New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Friday said he is allocating $1 million to Animal Care Centers of New York City to increase capacity to better care for the shelter populations in Manhattan and Queens and improve shelter conditions by supporting the hiring and training of 14 additional staff for those locations.
Additionally, Mayor Adams encouraged all New Yorkers to consider adding a pet to their family by visiting ACC to find the perfect match.
The ACC is a non-profit organization contracted by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to serve as the city’s open-admissions animal-shelter system.
The nonprofit on July 18 said it had over 1,000 animals in its care. "We are completely out of space, and more pets arrive every day. We’re not crying wolf — we’re crying for help," ACC said via Instagram.
“In so many ways, our pets care for us and our loved ones, and it’s important that we care for them, too,” said Adams. “ACC’s work to ensure no animal is left behind is essential to protecting animals across New York City, and our administration is proud to invest $1 million in additional funding to support the work ACC does and boost their capacity to better care for animals. I also urge New Yorkers looking for a pet addition to their families to adopt, so we can ensure that every animal can find a loving home.”
The Brooklyn ACC location, at 2336 Linden Blvd., is currently closed for renovation. It is expected to reopen in 2026.
