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***SAFE 12/13/24*** Pulled by Animal Kind - Donation website: https://www.animalkindny.org/donate

***EXTREMELY RARE AND UNHEARD OF ELEVENTH AND POSSIBLY LAST CHANCE FOR KIT KAT*** PLEASE MAKE IT COUNT! HAS NEW PHOTO -

**ON EMERGENCY AT RISK PLACEMENT LIST FOR THURSDAY 12/12/24 DEADLINE IS NOON. ***

NEW PHOTO - Client arrived at BRC with one of 4 DSH cats ,in a carrier, that were left behind at his property after a tenant was evicted. Client stated that he and his wife were in contact with field and were advised to tell the previous tenant they could surrender to BRC. They stated that they last saw the tenant over a week ago and that she stopped going by to feed them . He explained that they gave her BRC information to surrender but the tenant never confirmed when she would be doing so and the landlords need to completely empty the apartment. Came in with Milky Way and Hershey, 4th cat unknown at this time.) Recommend dental with xrays/extractions with placement for Kit Kat.

Kit Kat is on the At Risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. She has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to her stress levels, it is in her best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. She would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.

Kit Kat tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. They may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to their new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.

A volunteer writes: Kit Kat hasn't yet felt ready to tell us about herself, but, since she has a little note on her condo that she's feeling kind of scared, we know she's just not loving it here. Finding your paws in the shelter can be a shock to some and as Kit Kat tries to do just that, we've offered her a little extra protection from all the sights and sounds by adding a little cover to her condo. While a blanket can offer a very important layer of comfort and safety for Kit Kat, it can also have the adverse effect of people passing her by. It's true that Kit Kat hasn't been loving our visits, but maybe one day she will. We bring toys and treats and watch Kit Kat try to inch away from us, usually looking pretty scared. We'll keep trying because we know she's trying too.

Queens Center

Kit Kat 210999

6 year old female 6.6 lbs

Hello, my name is Kit Kat. My animal id is #210999. I am a desexed female brown tabby cat at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years 1 months 2 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a stray on 9/27/2024.

Kit Kat is on the At Risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. She has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to her stress levels, it is in her best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. She would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.

Let's get to know each other a bit more...
This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information.

Kit Kat is on the At Risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. She has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to her stress levels, it is in her best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. She would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.

Kit Kat tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. They may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to their new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.

My medical notes are...
Weight: 7.52 lbs

Medical Notes
10/2/2024

DVM Intake Exam

History : Stray
Estimated age: Approx 4-6 years
Microchip noted on Intake? Negative

Subjective: BAR, hissing and swatting when approached, sedated for intake
Evidence of Cruelty seen - none
Evidence of Neglect seen - none
Evidence of Trauma seen - none

Objective:
P = wnl
R = wnl
BCS = 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular discharge; ears clean; no nasal discharge noted
Oral Exam: mm pink and moist, CRT

02/12/2024

♦♦TO BE KILLED♦♦

"Sugar is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. She has not warmed up despite staff using the Fraidy Cat Club behavior modification program to build a positive association. Due to her stress levels, it is in her best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. She would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers."

♦♦NEW HOPE RESCUE PARTNERS ONLY. PLEASE MESSAGE THIS PAGE IF YOU CAN ADOPT HER AND NEED TO BE PUT IN TOUCH WITH A NEW HOPE RESCUE PARTNER♦♦

MANHATTAN ACC ADOPTABLE

SUGAR 198050:
2YR | Female | O/S | 7lbs

MEDICAL:
Weight: 7 lbs

10/24/2024:
DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 1-3 years based on dentition

Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative

History: Acquired by ACO from church with several cats

Subjective: QAR

Observed Behavior - tense/ periodic lip licking, fled out of kennel when attempting to slowly get into den. Ran around exam room and broke left hindleg nail on digit 5. Sedated using 0.3 ml DKT (premix #62).

Is there evidence of Cruelty? No
Is there evidence of Neglect? No
Is there evidence of Trauma? Yes, self trauma to left hind digit 5-- broken nail

Objective

T =
P = WNL
R = WNL
BCS: 5/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears have brown waxy debris AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Adult dentition, fairly clean/white
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Externally WNL, intact female, no OHE scar or tattoo noted
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: Externally WNL
Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed

Assessment
Broken nail on LHL digit 5
Suspect ear mites
Intact female

Prognosis: Good

Plan:
Intake tasks + exam
Clean ears
Await sort
Apply Selarid
Applied Quik Stop to broken nail
1/2 volume reversal IM

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery

10/30/2024:
Reason for recheck:
Feline behavior team requesting 2 week gabapentin trial period due to high FAS, hissing, growling, or swatting.

P:
1) Gabapentin 100mg/mL: ~30mg/kg (100mg, 1mL) po BID x indefinitely.
2) Check with behavior in 2 weeks to see if we need to increase or decrease dose.

11/9/2024:
Reported not eating gabapentin for several days. Gabapentin will be discontinued and feline behavior was notified

11/22/2024:
SO:
BAR, appears to be eating dry food with good appetite
eent: eyes clear, serous nasal dc apparent
h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated
msi: ambulatory x4
neuro: mentation alert and appropriate

A:
URI-mild

P:
monitor in place

11/29/2024:
Recheck URI

S: QAR, laying down in den + hissed 1x, wet food eaten

O:
EEN- eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
H/L- Eupneic, no sneezing or audible congestion noted
MSK/i- Ambulatory x4
Neuro- alert/appropriate

A:
No evidence of URI

P:
Monitor.

BEHAVIOR:
KNOWN HISTORY: Sugar was brought in with limited information on her behavior history in a home environment.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:
10.31.24
1-Curled up in back corner of den pressed as close as possible with wide eyes. Frozen in place, didn't move.
2-Still curled in back corner. Slow-blinked until she returned a half slow-blink. Marked and left.

11.01.2024
1-Crouched between wall and den that was pushed over. Wide eyes and erect forward-facing ears. Her eyes scanned the room occasionally, but other than that she stayed frozen in place the entire time and didn't display any difference in body language.

11/2/24
Sugar was next to the den in the loaf position appearing tense, but quiet did not give any negative interactions and so Fraidy cat club work was not performed. She allowed approach with a scratch her tool while remaining in place.

11.03.2024
1-Wasn't giving much of a change in body language at first, frozen in place. Staff moved den with her inside to original spot...still nothing. Staff tried to reach in with scratch tool...she looked back at it, hissed then swatted.
2-In den ears erect and whiskers pressed against face. Staff stayed there slow-blinking and soft talking for about 5 minutes! Eventually she returned a slow-blink, staff marked and left.
3-Staff kneeled to be eye level and slow-blinked for quite some time. Eventually she returned one back. Staff marked and left.

11.10.2024
1-Was loafed atop den with ears tilted sideways. Frozen...never showed body language indicative of calming down.
2-Laying in feral den. Frozen...never showed body language indicative of calming down.

11.12.2024
1-Neutral in den with dilated pupils. Slow-blinked and soft-talked for a while. Finally returned a half slow-blink. Staff marked and left.

11.14.2024
1-Neutral lying in den. Looks UTW. Staff wanted to see if she'd accept +R and extended scratch tool with Squeeze-up on it towards portal. She got up and hissed. When it got close to portal, she swatted. Staff left it immobile for a bit, then removed. When she offered a slow-blink, staff marked and left.

11.19.2024
1-Neutral body language, loafed in den. Took a while but eventually returned a slow-blink. Staff marked and left.
2-Neutral, loafed. Took a long time of soft-talk and slow-blinks, but eventually her pupils went from dilated to constricted.

11/22/24
1) sat upright from inside the den upon approach. She hisses, strikes out through the side portal door and growls avoiding contact.
2) Resting with head down, eyes wide. Ignoring offered treats.

ACTIVITY LEVEL: Subdued

VOCAL: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: Shy, Timid, Skittish, Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES: Fearful, New home adjustment period, Adult cat socialization

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Upon approach Sugar was sitting up in the back corner of her den with her tail wrapped tightly around her body and wide eyes darting around the room for an exit. She pushed back even further when the assessor extended the scratch tool with a treat on it towards the portal. When they attempting petting, Sugar quickly ran out of her feral den, trying to flee the kennel. After the kennel door was closed, she was on top of her den growling. The assessor ended the interaction due to very high FAS.

Sugar is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. She has tried to flee, is extremely fearful in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.

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PLEASE CONSIDER SAVING THE LIFE of a NYC ACC Death Row cat with your immediate offer to adopt.

TO GET STARTED IMMEDIATELY SEND A PRIVATE MESSAGE TO THIS PAGE (click "Send Message" from our home page TOP RIGHT). We will respond asap. There are two ways to save a life, you can work with a rescue or you can work directly with the NYC ACC shelter. If you are working with a rescue you will be sent a link and instructed to complete an application with a 501(c)3 New Hope Rescue Partner, (one who is approved to pull cats from the NYC ACC shelter). We will immediately alert the rescue of your incoming app. If you live locally to NYC and want to adopt directly from the shelter please continue to read below.

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NYC ACC DIRECT ADOPTION NOTE: If you live in or around NYC, and you can get to the NYC shelter IN PERSON you can read below and email the shelter directly to inquire. Be sure to enter the cats Name & ID Number in the subject line field of the email.

EMAIL
[email protected]

NYC ACC
General inquiries:
tel. 1-212-788-4000
[email protected]

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Manhattan Animal Care Center
326 East 110th Street (between 1st and 2nd Aves.)
New York, NY 10029
Open for adoptions:
Monday – Friday (12pm – 6pm)
Saturday & Sunday (11am – 5pm)

Hours of Operations:
Monday – Sunday (10am – 6pm)

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Queens Animal Care Center
1906 Flushing Avenue
Ridgewood, NY 1138
Open for adoptions:
Monday – Friday (12pm – 6pm)
Saturday & Sunday (11am – 5pm)

Hours of Operations:
Monday – Sunday (10am – 6pm)

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Staten Island Care Center
3139 Veterans Road West
Staten Island, NY 10309
Open for adoptions:
Wednesday – Sunday (11am – 5pm)

Hours of Operations:
Wednesday – Sunday (10am – 5pm)

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ABOUT TRANSPORT: In some cases, when rescue has approved adopter there may be FREE TRANSPORT up to a 4 horr. radius outside of NYC, including all or parts of NY, NJ, CT, PA, NH, VT, RI, MA, MD, DE & DC (see the transport map provided). More distant adopters can meet the transport van, (i.e. a NC or VA adopter could meet in MD or DC, or an OH adopter could meet in PA).

ABOUT KITTENS: Kittens under 8 wks old & under 2 lbs, due to fragility are NOT PUBLICLY ADOPTABLE. They can only be pulled by a rescue group for specially-trained, pre-approved kitten foster homes in NY, NJ & CT.

ABOUT PLEDGES: Pledges are paid directly to the 501(c)3 RESCUE that pulls the cat. The Rescue Donation link (if known) will be posted for pledges to be honored. Pledges do not guarantee that a cat's life will be saved but it may help a rescue decide if they can pull the cat and cover his/her medical needs, vetting expenses.

ABOUT US : MLC is a 100% volunteer run page. We can help facilitate a rescue, by connecting you with a 501c3 RESCUE. Must Love Cats is NOT a rescue, nor are we affiliated with any of the NYC ACC shelters.

02/12/2024

*** ANGEL (ONLY) IS SAFE WITH ANIMALKIND ***

DONATION LINK:
http://animalkindny.org/donate-2

♦♦TO BE KILLED♦♦

"Angel (ONLY, Precious was adopted solo...) is at risk for behavior reasons. When first arriving at the care center, Angel was shy but affectionate . During her short stay she has begun to hiss and flee during adoption interactions and has also stopped eating. Staff had tried different foods but have been unsuccessful. She would benefit placement outside of the care center as soon as possible . Medically, blood work shows elevated liver values."

♦♦PRIORITY PLACEMENT - YET ANOTHER CASE OF VICTIM BLAMING... THEY ADOPT OUT HER BONDED SISTER SOLO, AND WONDER WHY SHE STOPS EATING AND THEN THEY KILL LIST HER... WE HAVE NO WORDS...♦♦

❤❤****BONDED SISTERS****❤❤
♦♦EXTREMELY BONDED SISTERS - MUST STAY TOGETHER! - "Owner came to SIACC as a walk-in to surrender his 2 cats, Precious and Angel. Client explained that he moved into a new home and there are no pets allowed." - PLEASE HELP THEM STAY TOGETHER IN A LOVING FUREVER HOME♦♦

*** LINK TO PREVIOUS FLIER ***
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=893520179565475&set=a.686039950313500

STATEN ISLAND ACC ADOPTABLES

ANGEL 215236:
7YR | Spayed | O/S | 12.8lbs

MEDICAL:
Date Administered Vet Treatment Type Amount Given Route of Administration Treatment Result Administered by External Vet
11/22/2024 Weigh
Notes: 12.8 lbs
11/22/2024 Rabies Vaccine
Notes: rhl
11/22/2024 Microchip Implantation
Notes: 985113009497551
11/22/2024 Internal Parasite Treatment - Pyrantel
11/22/2024 FVRCP Annual
Notes: rfl
11/22/2024 Flea/Tick - Frontline
11/22/2024 FeLV/FIV Snap Negative
Notes: neg

Date Due Vet Treatment Type
12/22/2024 Flea/Tick - Frontline
12/22/2024 Weigh
5/22/2025 FeLV/FIV Snap
11/22/2025 FVRCP Annual
11/22/2025 Rabies Vaccine

Medication Amount Dispensed Route of Administration Frequency Date From Date To Doses Administered Vet Name Reason Notes Instructions
No medications administered to this animal.

No drugs administered to this animal.

Date Reasons Vet Notes Vet Date Resolved
22-Nov-2024 DVM Intake Medical Notes: 3:48 PM
[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 7 years
Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative

History: owner surrender

Subjective:

Observed Behavior - tense but allowed all handling

Is there evidence of Cruelty? no
Is there evidence of Neglect? no
Is there evidence of Trauma? no

Objective

BCS 6-7/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: mild dental calculus and gingivitis
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Female spayed
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment
overweight

Prognosis: good

Plan:
recommend to feed wet food only twice daily to help with weight loss.

11/30/2024:
[Progress Exam Template]

Not eating

S: BARH

O: Hiding in kennel, affectionate in treatment (head butting to be petted and purring), allowed all handling, ate chicken juice offered in an oral syringe

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: mild dental calculus and gingivitis
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Female spayed
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities

A: Not eating, weight loss r/out stress

P: CBC/Chem, supportive care (SQ fluids, Vit B1, Mirataz), continue to offer a variety of tempting foods, seek immediate placement.

Is the Initial Medical Status being Changed? Y
New Medical Status: Anorexia
Is the Initial Behavior Status being Changed? N
New Behavior Color:

11/30/2024:
CBC:
-Lymphopenia (0.79) r/out stress vs other

CHEM:
-elevated ALT 276 r/out liver disease (hepatic lipidosis) vs other
-elevated GGT 19 r/out liver disease (hepatic lipidosis) vs other

BEHAVIOR:
KNOWN HISTORY: Previously lived with: Adults, Other Cats
Behavior toward strangers: No experience
Behavior toward children: No experience
Behavior toward cats: (lived with another spayed female cat) Friendly & Outgoing
Behavior toward dogs: No experience
Bite or Scratch history: None
Litter box training: Angel had access to 1 uncovered litter box and used unscented litter.
Energy level/descriptors: High
Other notes: Angel enjoys having her coat brushed. She is unbothered being picked up and held or being placed in a a carrier. She has never had her nails trimmed so her behavior is unknown. Angel is a friendly, affectionate, and very active female cat who enjoys being around people and is always ready for play. She has access to indoors and typically spends most of her time where people are. Angel enjoys playing gently, often chasing bugs or moths. She receives interactive playtime more than twice a day, which helps keep her physically and mentally stimulated. She likes to scratch carpet and fabric, providing an outlet for her natural scratching instincts. Her owner reports no behavioral issues, describing her as "purrfect." Angel eats both wet and dry food, ensuring a balanced diet.

ENRICHMENT NOTES: 11/24/24:
Angel is laying in the back of her kennel as staff approaches. She has slightly tense posture and wide eyes. She does not move or react as staff slowly reaches out to her. She stays still as toys and treats are offered. After some time, Angel slowly gets up and walks through the portal, with an arched back, away from staff and evading contact. The interaction is ended to allow Angel time to decompress and not cause further FAS.

11.30.24
Angel is laying in in the back of her cubby. Staff member opens the cubby door and she backs up further into the cubby. As clients approach for an interaction, Angel lets out a hiss and darts out of the cubby. She moves to the bottom cubby and remains there. A second client approaches and Angel begins to hiss again. She lets out several hisses with her ears pointed back. Angel then gets up and again darts out of the cubby, moving back to the top cubby. The interactions are ended there.
PM
Angel is in her litter box and a scratch tool is introduced she lets out a low stress meow and moves her head. She is pet with the scratch tool and rolls into it meowing. The door is open and her litter box is pulls towards the front of cubby. She is spoken to softly and gets up and walks out of her kennel. A towel is used to pick her up and place her into a den for exam. She begins to shiver in the towel.

ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate

VOCAL: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: Social, Calm, Sweet, Affectionate, Easy going, Graceful, Curious

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES: New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Level 1

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Angel in resting in her bed with dilated pupils upon approach. A finger is extended to greet and immediately accepts petting on her head, ears and chin pupils remain dilated. She gets up and begins to walk through the porthole and is pet down her body arching her back with a high tail. When assessor stops petting she coming back through the porthole to solicit attention leaning in. She is slightly stiff while being picked up but becomes loose before being placed back into her kennel.

Angel interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.

What my friends at ACC say about me:
* I have lived with cats.
* I am a sweet, social, older gal, looking for the perfect forever home!
* Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy!
* I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe.
* I'll need daily interaction with you as I get used to my new life.
* I am playful and cute!
* I will need daily physical activity to keep me healthy and happy!
* I love to play and will need appropriate toys and positive outlets for my energy.
* I can go home today!
* I was dumped with my sister Precious (215235) and we would love to find our furever home together.

"OWNER" NOTES:
This behavior note was written by the previous owner of this pet. Animal Care Centers of NYC provides this as a guide for optimal pet placement. Please use these notes in conjunction with the information provided by NYCACC.

Animal ID: 215236
Animal Name: Angel
Breed: Domestic Medium Hair
This animal came from:
Origin Address
Spay/Neuter status Yes
Date of Intake 22-Nov-2024
Is this cat having litter box issues? No
If yes, Please elaborate: Access to a litterbox in the home: Yes

Litter boxes in the home: 1
Litter box location(s): Hallway

Type of litter box: Uncovered

Type of litter: Unscented

Spraying: No

Able to see outdoor cats: Yes
Basic Information: Name: Angel
Age: 6-10 years old
Color: Torbie
S*x: Female
Altered: Yes
Declawed: No

Surrender Reason: Moved to a new home where pets are not allowed

Length of time owned: 4 yrs

Where the previous owner got this cat: Friend
Previously lived with: Adults, Other Cats
How is this cat around strangers? No experience
How is this cat around children? No experience
How is this cat around other cats? (lived with another spayed female cat)

Friendly & Outgoing
How is this cat around dogs? No experience
Behavior Notes If they hiss, growl, swat, or bite - these behaviors are usually: Defensive

How this cat reacts when someone...
- Trims their nails: Never done
- Brushes their coat: Enjoys
- Picks up/holds: Unbothered
- Places them in a carrier: Unbothered
Bite history: Previous bite/scratch to a person: No
Previous bite/scratch to another animal: No
Energy level/descriptors: High
Has this cat ever had any medical issues? No
For a New Family to Know Description of this cat most of the time: Friendly, Affectionate, Very active & Playful

Areas the cat had access to: Indoors

Where the cat spent most time: Where people are

How the cat likes to play: Plays gently, Chases bugs or moths

How often the cat got interactive playtime: More than twice a day

This cat likes to scratch on: Carpet/Fabric

Behavior issues noted: "None, my cat is purrfect ??"

Type of food the cat eats: Both wet and dry food.

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PLEASE CONSIDER SAVING THE LIFE of a NYC ACC Death Row cat with your immediate offer to adopt.

TO GET STARTED IMMEDIATELY SEND A PRIVATE MESSAGE TO THIS PAGE (click "Send Message" from our home page TOP RIGHT). We will respond asap. There are two ways to save a life, you can work with a rescue or you can work directly with the NYC ACC shelter. If you are working with a rescue you will be sent a link and instructed to complete an application with a 501(c)3 New Hope Rescue Partner, (one who is approved to pull cats from the NYC ACC shelter). We will immediately alert the rescue of your incoming app. If you live locally to NYC and want to adopt directly from the shelter please continue to read below.

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NYC ACC DIRECT ADOPTION NOTE: If you live in or around NYC, and you can get to the NYC shelter IN PERSON you can read below and email the shelter directly to inquire. Be sure to enter the cats Name & ID Number in the subject line field of the email.

EMAIL
[email protected]

NYC ACC
General inquiries:
tel. 1-212-788-4000
[email protected]

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Manhattan Animal Care Center
326 East 110th Street (between 1st and 2nd Aves.)
New York, NY 10029
Open for adoptions:
Monday – Friday (12pm – 6pm)
Saturday & Sunday (11am – 5pm)

Hours of Operations:
Monday – Sunday (10am – 6pm)

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Queens Animal Care Center
1906 Flushing Avenue
Ridgewood, NY 1138
Open for adoptions:
Monday – Friday (12pm – 6pm)
Saturday & Sunday (11am – 5pm)

Hours of Operations:
Monday – Sunday (10am – 6pm)

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Staten Island Care Center
3139 Veterans Road West
Staten Island, NY 10309
Open for adoptions:
Wednesday – Sunday (11am – 5pm)

Hours of Operations:
Wednesday – Sunday (10am – 5pm)

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ABOUT TRANSPORT: In some cases, when rescue has approved adopter there may be FREE TRANSPORT up to a 4 horr. radius outside of NYC, including all or parts of NY, NJ, CT, PA, NH, VT, RI, MA, MD, DE & DC (see the transport map provided). More distant adopters can meet the transport van, (i.e. a NC or VA adopter could meet in MD or DC, or an OH adopter could meet in PA).

ABOUT KITTENS: Kittens under 8 wks old & under 2 lbs, due to fragility are NOT PUBLICLY ADOPTABLE. They can only be pulled by a rescue group for specially-trained, pre-approved kitten foster homes in NY, NJ & CT.

ABOUT PLEDGES: Pledges are paid directly to the 501(c)3 RESCUE that pulls the cat. The Rescue Donation link (if known) will be posted for pledges to be honored. Pledges do not guarantee that a cat's life will be saved but it may help a rescue decide if they can pull the cat and cover his/her medical needs, vetting expenses.

ABOUT US : MLC is a 100% volunteer run page. We can help facilitate a rescue, by connecting you with a 501c3 RESCUE. Must Love Cats is NOT a rescue, nor are we affiliated with any of the NYC ACC shelters.