Animal World USA's New York Week for the Animals team is organizing events and working with community leaders, shelters, rescue groups, agencies, schools, businesses and organizations daily across the entire state.
We are joyfully celebrating the exciting NY Week for the Animals all weeklong! Expect New Yorkers to make history across the entire state with fun-filled events!
For previous day's events, visit Calendar of Events Page 1
Scroll down for Calendar Page 2 events.
Saturday , October 8th 11:00am - 3:00pm
Almost Home Animal Rescue & Adoption
PETCO in Patchogue,
West Babylon, NY 11772
Registration begins at 10:00 am . All proceeds go to rescue, safety and re-homing of NY abandoned cats and dogs. Petco number (631) 289-7240
Almost Home Opens Its Doors in Bohemia!
After several successful years of rescuing animals in need, we are proud to announce the opening of our first-ever physical location. Stop by to see our new facility, learn about our adoptable animals, drop off donations and more! Almost Home's office is conveniently located in Bohemia, NY just off of Vets Highway. Email http://www.almosthomeli.org/contact
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Saturday - October 8th 11:00am - 2:00pm
Out of the Pits Meet and Greet Event
Glenmart Petsmart
1520 Forest Ave,
Staten Island, NY 10302
Please come meet our gorgeous loving dogs and puppies at our MEET AND GREET. Seldom has Out of the Pits offered so many truly beautiful dogs for adoption!
(Phone 718) 273-3874; 1520 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302
Several of these outstanding dogs have been attending obedience classes where they are performing like stars. Families who have adopted will be on hand to share their experiences and our behaviorists will be available to discuss any problems you might be having with your dog. http://www.outofthepits.org/OOTP-Events.html
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Saturday, October 8th 11:00 am-3:00 pm
'Almost Home' Dog Adoption Day
Petco
1100 Middle Country Road
Selden, NY 11784
Stop & meet these curious, playful and sweet dogs! Almost Home Rescue and Adoption, Inc. volunteers will be here to introduce you, and answer your questions.We and our dogs can't wait to meet you.
Almost Home Animal Rescue and Adoption, Inc. is a non-profit organization that was formed by a group of dedicated and compassionate volunteers with many years of shelter experience. Almost Home maintains a no-kill policy towards animals and treats families that come to us with respect. Almost Home is a Cesar and Illusion Millan Foundation Supported Organization. http://www.almosthomeli.org/
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Saturday, October 8th 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Meet LITTLE SHELTER at the Broadway Mall
Broadway Mall
Route 106/107
Hicksville, N.Y. 11801
Little Shelter has gone to Broadway…the Broadway Mall that is! As you take a stroll through the mall you may notice a brightly decorated kiosk with an array of furballs each weekend that say "stop by and pet me please". How will you be able to resist?
Visit our great kiosk located at the base of the escalator, where you will be able to spend time smooching with some of our adorable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens that are looking for homes, as well as speak to staff and volunteers about the wonderful work we do, learn about volunteer opportunities, and find out how you can support us.
Our Little Shelter mascot will be making special appearances throughout the day to entertain the kids, and also have lots of literature and goodies to giveaway. Little Shelter will be at the mall every weekend, so be sure to stop by and see us during your shopping expedition. Saturdays & Sundays: 11am – 5pm. Contact : 631 368 8770 x206 . Little Shelter Animal Adoption Center | Long Island Animal Shelter www.littleshelter.com/
Saturday, October 8th 11:00 am- 3:00 pm
Adopt-A-Dog Pet Pantry Day
Pet Pantry Warehouse
290 Railroad Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
Adopt-A-Dog is a dog and cat rescue sanctuary organization serving New York and Connecticut and beyond for three decades. Our shelter is open seven days a week. Our dedicated staff and volunteers strive to provide the best care possible while the animals are at our shelter awaiting safe and permanent homes.
You are invited to come and see for yourselves what our shelter is all about. The shelter is open seven days a week. We would be happy to schedule an appointment to give a personal tour of our nearly two-acre sanctuary and have you meet the animals that will benefit directly from your generous donations. Please give us a call today at 914-273-1674. We look forward to seeing you soon! Kennel in New York. http://www.adopt-a-dog.org/
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Saturday, October 8th 11:00am - 3:00pm
Rawhide Rescue Adoption Day
PetSmart
145 Promenade Blvd
Bridgewater, NY 10306
Rawhide Rescue saves dogs who have 'fallen through the cracks'... meet some of their exceptional sweeties and learn more about how you can help them all year long. Come out and say hi and be loved by our sweeties. Rawhide Rescue is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue organization whose primary mission is to rescue dogs, regardless of age, medical needs or other conditions. http://members.petfinder.com/~NJ235/index.htm
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Saturday, October 8th 11:00 am- 3:00 pm.
Catskill Animal Sanctuary (CAS) Tours
Catskill Animal Sanctuary
316 Old Stage Road
Saugerties, NY 12477
Some Special Friends
Twelve species of farm animals -- over 250 two and four-legged friends -- call CAS home. Every single one has his or her own story of healing and recovery, unique personality, likes and dislikes, and ways of showing affection. Learn about some of them here: we hope you can meet them, and the rest of the CAS family, in person soon! 845 336-8447 Visit http://www.casanctuary.org
Catskill Animal Sanctuary is located in Saugerties, NY, two hours north of New York City, in the heart of the Hudson Valley. Started in 2001, CAS works to: Provide a safe and loving haven for abused, abandoned, and neglected horses and farm animals . CAS has provided refuge for over 1,500 desperately needy farm animals: horses, cows, goats, sheep, donkeys, pigs, rabbits, turkeys, chickens, ducks and geese!
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Saturday, October 8th 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Forever Home Greyhound Adoptions
Greyhound Adoption Clinic
Bensons Pet Center
118 Quaker Rd.
Queensbury, NY 12804
Greyhound adoption event! Available dogs on slideshow . Adoption applications and info available. Hosted by Paul & June Sinicki 518 885 8257 . BENSON'S PHONE NO.-518-793-6655.Note: Forever Home Greyhound Adoption Events...A Word To Potential Adopters Regarding Our Adoption Events....Because not every Available Greyhound can be at Every adoption event, if you are interested is meeting a specific dog or dogs, please call Paula (518 261-7025) to confirm that dogs attendance at the event you plan on attending. http://www.foreverhomegreyhounds.com/
Saturday, October 8th 12:30-2:30 pm
The Finger Lakes SPCA 'Hitting the Town'
Wild Birds Unlimited
28 E. Market Street
Corning, NY 14830
The Finger Lakes SPCA will be showing off adoptable cats. All are invited to stop by and meet the felines. There will be information on the shelter and a volunteer on hand to answer questions. The Bath shelter has cats, dogs and horses available for adoption. Donations are always appreciated!
Ongoing: We are seeking donations of new and gently used books, DVDs' and CDs' to help us raise funds for F.L.SPCA's Ongoing Animal Care & Humane Programs. Note: If you have more than a few boxes of items you would like to drop off it would be very helpful if you could call ahead (607) -776-3039.
The Finger Lakes SPCA was founded in 1949 as the Bath Animal Shelter. We are a non profit organization supported by private donations and the local community. We serve Steuben County in West/Central New York State and the surrounding communities.
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Saturday, October 8th 12 noon - 4:00 pm
Middletown Humane Society
Rabies & Microchipping Clinic Day
The Middletown Humane Society
142 Bloomingburg Road
Middletown NY 10940
We will be having a rabies clinic. We also are offering microchipping and distemper and parvo shots .Rabies shots are $15, microchipping is $35 , distemper/ parvo shots $15 . All are welcome to come, cats must be in carriers and dogs securely leashed .
If you find one of our pets online and would like to start the adoption process, please come into the shelter for a visit and get to know your new pet. We are open every day from 12 noon until 4pm and can only accept adoption applications in person.
SPECIAL REDUCED RATE ON CATS AND KITTENS: Due to the amount of cats and kittens at the shelter and the amount that need to come into the shelter , we have reduced our adoption fees . All cats and kittens are neutered, up to date on shots, wormed, and tested negative for Aids and Leukemia . Kittens are $75 and adult cats are $50
Phone:(845) 361-1861 - Email: Luvyrpets2@gmail.com See loving adoptables on website. http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NY19.html
Saturday, October 8th 12:30 pm
Middletown Humane Society
BLESSING of the Animals
Cats must be in carriers and dogs securely leashed . We are having "The Blessing of the Animals" at 12:30 p.m. on October 8th. Father Pat from Paul's Church In Bullville, New York will be giving the blessing.
If you are interested in adopting a pet from the shelter, find one of our pets online and would like to start the adoption process. Please come into the shelter for a visit and get to know your new pet. We are open every day from 12 noon until 4pm and can only accept adoption applications in person. http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NY19.html
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Saturday, October 8th 4:00pm - 6:00 pm
Pet It Forward Presents ... Dog Art Night
At Animal Haven
Animal Haven in SoHo
251 Centre Street (Corner of Broome Street)
New York, NY 10013
Is Your Dog The Next Picasso? You & Your Pet Can Make Art Together...
Create An Abstract "Paw Brush" Painting .Design Your Own Dog Tag Art . Free Treats For Dogs & Their Humans! http://www.animalhavenshelter.org/
Animal Haven is a nonprofit organization that finds homes for abandoned cats and dogs throughout the Tri-State area, and provides behavior intervention when needed to improve chances of adoption.
Founded in 1967, we operate an adoption center in Manhattan and mobile adoption van. We also provide programs that enhance the bond between animals and people. Phone 212.274.8511
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Saturday evening, October 8th 8:30 pm- 11:30 pm
Mid Hudson Animal Aid's Catstock Music Festival
The Howland Center
477 Main Street
Beacon, NY 12508
This will be a great concert with many different bands! Bands include: Catchpenny Caravan, Dan Lavoie, David Kraai and Amy Laber, The Amendments, and more!
Tickets are $15.00 and all proceeds go to MHAA! You can purchase them by calling the shelter at (845) 831-4321 or stopping by the shelter any time between 9-4. Our purpose is to protect and provide for abandoned and abused animals in the Hudson Valley and place them in good adoptive homes. We have many cats and kittens available for adoption. We are located in Beacon, NY and serve the entire Hudson Valley of New York. Website http://www.midhudsonanimalaid.org/
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Sunday, October 9th 10:00am to 5:00pm
3rd annual NYC VegFest
Foley Square Park
Downtown, Manhattan
New York, NY 10278
Join us for our 3rd annual NYC VegFest at Foley Square Park on Sunday, October 9 from 10am-5pm. This will be an exciting day of educational exhibits and events. NYC VegFest 2011 will include healthy living and vegan friendly exhibits, non profit exhibitors, and nationally known speakers. Admission is FREE!
Join us for an exciting day of educational exhibits and events. The event will include healthy living and eco-friendly exhibitors, nationally-known and local speakers, non-profits, restaurant booths with delicious veg food, and live music and entertainment.
http://vegfest.webs.com/.Cost: Free. Pets on leashes are welcome.
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Date: October 9th 10:00am - 5:00 pm
Bidawee at the Riverhead Country Fair
Riverhead Country Fair
200 Howell Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901
Come visit Bideawee at the Riverhead Country Fair at the Peconic River Parking Field. Bideawee volunteers will be on hand to provide potential adopters with info about our services and programs, and show off some of our wonderful dogs available for adoption!
Bideawee is a community - of compassionate caregivers, volunteers, and friends - dedicated to helping people and animals build safe, loving, long-term relationships.That's ambitious, we know. But we believe it's crucial for breaking the cycle of unwanted or abandoned pets in our world. Founded in 1903 by Mrs. Flora D'Auby Jenkins Kibbe, Bideawee, which means "stay awhile" in Scottish, is one of the oldest humane organizations in the United States. http://www.bideawee.org/
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Sunday, October 9th 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
2011 Pug Social
Spencer Fairgrounds
Smithville Road
Spencer, MA 01562
Benefiting Pug Rescue of New England. Annual Pug Social to raise money for the Pug Rescue of New England. Games, Races, vendors, food and so much more!
Pug Rescue of New England (PRoNE) is a non-profit organization. 300-400 pugs and their families attend this event. http://www.pugrescueofnewengland.org/new_site/
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Sunday, October 9th 10:30 am til
Community Church of Douglaston
Blessing of the Animals
The Community Church of Douglaston
3950 Douglaston Pkwy
Douglaston , NY 11363
Worshippers will be able to bring their pets to be blessed at the service as part of a celebration for Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment whose feast day is October 4.
The church, which is a short walk from Douglaston's Long Island Rail Road station, also provides a weekly service in Korean.| 718-229-2169. Visit website
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Sunday, October 9th 11:00 a.m.
3rd annual, “Let the Paws do the Walkin’ Dog Walk/Fair”
Wantagh Park
Wantagh, NY 11793
Forgotten Friends of Long Island, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that rescues the neediest of dogs and cats that are strays, abandoned, sick or awaiting euthanasia at pounds every year. These animals have been overlooked by both the public and other rescue groups.
We raise money to finance our rescue efforts through various fundraisers such as garage sales, newsletters, dinners, raffles, membership drives, community events and mailings. We are a volunteer run organization and 100% of any funds we receive go directly to the care of our rescues.
On Sunday, October 9th a fundraiser will be held. This is our 3rd annual, “Let the Paws do the Walkin’ Dog Walk/Fair”, and is sure to be a big event. There will be a huge turn out; the event includes other vendors, animal lovers, blessing of the animals, a walk around the lake, raffles, contests and more!
The goal of this event is to assist in raising the funds required to open an adoption center for our dogs. We rescue many canine friends; however, we must constantly try to acquire foster homes in order for the dogs to have a warm, loving place to rehabilitate following a shelter stay. This fundraising event will help us to achieve our dream. For more info visit www.forgottenfriendsoflongisland.org
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Sunday, October 9th 11:00 am- 3:00 pm
Canine Companions DOGFEST
Benefiting: Canine Companions for Independence
Farmingdale State College
2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, NY 11747
Mark your calendars for DogFest! Admission: Free- Join us for the Canine Companions DOGFEST. There will a dog walk a thon, costume contest for people and their four legged friends, trick or treating, apple bobbing for dogs, raffles, BBQ, bake sale, demonstrations by CCI and fun for the whole family! For more information, please call 631-561-0206 or email jmalloy@cci.org. On the Great Lawn and Roosevelt Hall Multipurpose Room. CCI website is
Bidawee at the DOGFEST
Do you have the perfect dog and want to help others by sharing their unconditional love? Bideawee Pet Therapy Trainer and Delta Society Evaluator, Aimee Bench, will be available to hold screenings for dogs and owners interested in becoming Bideawee Pet Therapy Volunteers. Bring your well-mannered dog to Bideawee's booth and see if you qualify to pursue Bideawee's celebrated Pet Therapy Program! Current Pet Therapy Volunteers will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have about this exceptional Program.
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Sunday, October 9th 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Pets Alive! Adoption Day
Petco
600 N. Galleria Drive
Middletown, NY 10901
Pets Alive will have loving dogs and cats for adoption! Please come out and support the animals of Pets Alive and pick up some Pets Alive merchandise! Pets Alive is a no-kill animal shelter, located in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, about 1 1/2 hours from New York City. Our mission is to improve the lives of companion animals everywhere by any means possible, including rescue, adoption, advocacy, collaboration, intervention and education. http://www.petsalive.com/
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Sunday, October 9th 11:00 am -5:00 pm
Husky House at the Summit Street Fair
Office of Street Fairs
231 North Avenue West, #101
Westfield, NJ 07090
Husky House is committed to the rescue, shelter, care and adoption of stray, abandoned and unwanted animals in the tri-state area. We are also dedicated to furthering the Publics education concerning the issues of proper pet care and importance of spaying and neutering of all dogs and cats alike. Well be a the big Summit Street Fair on the 9th of October.
Summit Street Fair will have over 200 Artists, Crafters and Vendors. Pls call 908-654-1400 for exact location. Husky House website http://www.huskyhouse.org/
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Sunday, October 9th Check-In: 11:00 am, Walk at 12 noon
Farm Sanctuary Walk
The Crossings Park
580 Albany Shaker Road
Loudonville, NY 12211
•Check-In: 11 AM•Walk: 12 PM•Celebration: 1 PM. Farm Sanctuary’s Walk for Farm Animals is a series of annual fundraising and outreach events that take place in cities across the United States and Canada. It’s an opportunity for those who want to help farm animals and who are concerned with the cruel practices of factory farming to take a stand in support of compassion for all!
The Walk will be held rain or shine. Dogs are welcome at this event! Please join us for a celebration, including music, delicious food, and raffle prizes, after the Walk! The walk route can be found here; the total distance is 1.5 miles.
Entertainment Provided By Grand Central Station Questions? Contact Coordinators:
Jenn & John – albany@walkforfarmanimals.org
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Sunday, October 9th 12 noon- 5:00 pm
Anjellicle Cats Rescue Adoption Day
Petco
Columbus Ave & 100th Street
New York, NY 10025
Visit us and meet our beautiful cats and kittens. You may meet your new best friend! Anjellicle Cats Rescue:no-kill, all-volunteer, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We are a member of the Mayor's Alliance and a New Hope Partner with the New York Animal Care & Control (ACC).
For over ten years, our Hell's Kitchen-based organization has been a lifeline for abandoned, stray, and neglected cats and kittens. In addition, we work closely with the ACC to pull out those who are in danger of being euthanized. Each one is welcomed with kindness and medical attention, with the goal of placement into a permanent, loving home. Learn more http://www.anjelliclecats.com/
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Sunday, October 9th 1:00pm- 2:00pm
A Clearing A Forest: Celebrate Central Park's Bats
Central Park Conservancy
Peter Jay Sharp Children's Glade
(inside the Park near West 106th Street)
New York, NY 10025
Celebrate Central Park's native bats with Dr. Bill Schutt, local bat expert, biologist, and author of "Dark Banquet: Blood and the Curious Lives of Blood-Feeding Creatures." Learn about White Nose Syndrome, see bat houses and the mist nets used to capture bats for scientific study, examine bat specimines, and enjoy as we scan the Great Lawn's horizon for bats.
Bring your copy of "Dark Banquet" for a book signing at the end. Free. All ages welcome. No advance registration. In case of inclement weather, program will be canceled. For more information, call 212-860-1370.
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Sunday, October 9th 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Friends of Hudson River Park Pier 84 Pet Parade!
West 44th Street Better Block Asssociation
Hudson River Park's Pier 84 at 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Bring the family dog or cat or fish or hamster or whatever else you call a pet to our fourth annual pet parade in Hudson River Park. Compete for prizes in various categories such as best dressed pet, most exotic pet and best pet trick. Registration is FREE. To pre-register your pet, email petparade@fohrp.org with the following information:
1) Owner's First and Last Name
2) Owner's Full Address
3) Owner's Telephone Number
4) Type of Pet entering the Parade
5) Pet's Name
6) Fun Fact about your Pet
BRING YOUR PET, PARADE ON THE RED CARPET AND IMPRESS OUR JUDGES!
Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
- Most Obedient Pet - Best Pet Trick - Wackiest Pet Trick - Most Exotic Pet
- Pet/Owner Look-Alike - Best Dressed Pet - Funniest Looking Pet
Sponsored by:West 44th Street Better Block Asssociation/ Friends of Pier 84, Friends of Hudson River Park & Spoiled Brats !
Directions: Take the 1,2,3,S,N,R,Q,W,7 to the 42nd Street/Times Square Station. Or take the A,C,E to the 42nd Street/Port Authority Station. Exit and walk west on 42nd Street for four or five blocks and cross over the West Side Highway. The entrance to Pier 84 will be directly in front of you. Pass Bike and Roll and continue walking past the water fountain to the white tent for registration.
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Sunday, October 9th 1:00 pm 'til 3:00 pm
Putnam Humane Society's YAPPY HOUR
The Putnam Humane Society
68 Old Route 6
Carmel, New York
(Behind the Putnam Plaza Shopping Center - Hannaford's)
Come hang out with other volunteers, walk dogs, talk dogs and cuddle with kitties. Refreshments served. Join our community of pet lovers!
Find out more about the life-saving work of Putnam Humane at their website: http://www.puthumane.org/
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Sunday, October 9th 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
New York City Siamese Rescue Adoption Day
Petco
86th Street and Lexington.
New York, NY 10028
New York City Siamese Rescue is an organization of volunteers who find homes for orphaned and abandoned Siamese cats and related breeds, such as Snowshoes and Balinese. Email nycsiamese@yahoo.com
Cats of all ages are available for adoption, from kittens all the way up to geezer-meezers. Our cats are fostered in private homes and shown by appointment. For more information, visit www.nycsiamese.org
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Ongoing Throughout Year
Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc
Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc.
371 E. Jericho Turnpike
Smithtown, NY 11787-2976
Since 1946, the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc. has provided guide dogs free of charge to blind people who seek enhanced mobility and independence.
Our students come to us from all over the United States and many foreign countries. Our trademark small classes and individualized instruction often attract students who may have special requirements. We have successfully trained hearing-impaired blind people as well as many physically challenged people. Phone: 1-800-548-4337. E-mail: info@guidedog.org The website http://www.guidedog.org/
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Ongoing Throughout Year
Animal Care & Control of New York City (AC&C)
Cage Comforters Program
Manhattan: 326 E 110th St, New York, NY 10029
Brooklyn: 2336 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Staten Island: 3139 Veterans Road West, Staten Island, NY 10309
The AC&C Cage Comforter Program enlists volunteer sewers to make small comforters and toys for the kittens, cats and small dogs in our care. Our animals love their comforters! Visit http://www.nycacc.org/
The comforters not only ease the stress of our homeless animals, they also help to ease the transition when the animals are adopted, because they take their comforters with them to their new homes. Also since they seem so happy lying on their little beds, they are even more irresistible and hopefully have a better chance of being adopted!
Because of the number of animals we care for each year many comforters are needed. We are looking for volunteer sewers as well as donations of material, batting and thread. You can also make a monetary donation earmarked specifically for this project. AC&C is a non-profit organization so your donation is tax-deductible, and you will receive a receipt for tax purposes.
If you can help by sewing or donating please email Donate@nycacc.org
Also: We are currently in need of: towels, blankets, canned kitten food i.e. Purina or Iams Pate, and cat litter. You can drop-off or mail your donation to any one of our Animal Care Centers.
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Ongoing Throughout Year
Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare
(Very) Low Cost Spay & Neuter
Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare
SICAW Neuter Network
P.O. Box 120125
Staten Island, New York 10312-0125
Please help SICAW
continue our good work helping the homeless pets of Staten Island by making a tax deductible donation today. Every dollar helps! To purchase a Neuter Network certificate:Mail a money order* made out to SICAW to:
SICAW Neuter Network
P.O. Box 120125
Staten Island, New York 10312-0125
Spay & Neuter info: Please specify both of the following:
Male or Female. To purchase a Neuter Network certificate:
Mail a money order* made out to SICAW to: SICAW Neuter Network
P.O. Box 120125 Staten Island, New York 10312-0125
Please specify both of the following: Male or Female & Dog or Cat
Prices are as follows: $55 female dog.$45 male dog
$45 female cat.$35 male cat
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Ongoing
Mayor's Alliance & the Veterinary Medical Association of NYC
Maddie's® Spay/Neuter Project NYC
New York City Five Boroughs
Spaying or neutering makes good sense for animals as well as for their humans and guardians. By spaying or neutering your pet, you can:
•eliminate the chance of unwanted pregnancies
•help reduce the number of homeless cats and dogs
•help avoid some serious health problems (and their associated costs) later in your cat's or dog's life.
•help eliminate some problem behaviors.
Now New York City residents who have a valid Medicaid card can have their dogs and cats spayed or neutered for a special low price: $10 for cats and $20 for dogs.
The Mayor's Alliance and the Veterinary Medical Association of NYC have launched Maddie's® Spay/Neuter Project NYC. The project, made possible by a generous grant from Maddie's Fund, helps to reduce the number of homeless cats and dogs in NYC by decreasing the number of unwanted canine and feline pregnancies.
Anyone who lives within the five boroughs of New York City and has a valid Medicaid card can have up to a total of six cats or dogs (or a combination of cats/dogs totaling no more than six) spayed or neutered each year for a special low price at
participating veterinarians.
If you are qualified to take advantage of this low-cost offer, all you need to do is:
•locate a participating veterinarian from the list provided on the Mayor's Alliance web site.
•call the veterinarian and make an appointment for the surgery
•bring your valid Medicaid card and photo ID to the appointment (the veterinarian will photocopy the card).
•pay the veterinarian for the surgery: $10 for each cat, $20 for each dog, up to a total of six animals within a 12-month period.
These special low fees apply only to spay or neuter surgeries. If a pet requires additional care, such as pre-surgery testing of an older pet or other procedures, those costs will be in addition to the spay/neuter fees. The veterinarian will inform the owner/guardian prior to the surgery if additional costs will be incurred.
If you qualify or if someone you know qualifies for this important life-saving program, act now to take advantage of this opportunity.
If you have questions, e-mail The Mayor's Alliance. info@AnimalAllianceNYC.org
NEW YORK DOG DAYS
A Parks Department "courtesy policy" permits your pooch to roam free between 9 p.m. and 9 A.M. in New York City. There are other restrictions however by stating that dogs must be leashed at times. Any NYPD or Sanitation Department officer can issue a summons at any time.
Dog owners can take advantage of the City's
public and private dog runs:
-Tompkins Square Park, 1st Ave. To Ave. B, from East 7th to East 10th St's.
-Union Square Dog Run, 15th St. & Union Sq. West
-Madison Square Park, Madison Ave. to 5th Ave. between East 23rd St. & East 26th St.
-Peter Detmold Park, at 51st Street and Beekman Place
-Carl Schurz Park, East End Avenue at 86th Street
-DeWitt Clinton Park Dog Run, Btw 10th and 11th Ave at 52nd and 54th
-Theodore Roosevelt Park, Columbus Avenue at 81st Street
-Washington Square Park, Greenwich Village
-Robert Moses Park Dog Run, 41st Street and 1st Ave
-Thomas Smith Park Dog Run, 11th Ave and W. 22nd St
-Fish Bridge Park Dog Run, Dover St., between Pearl & Water St.
-Hudson River Run at Pier 52 (at Gansevoort Street and the Hudson River),
One of two membership-based runs in the city (annual fee: $40)
Brooklyn and Queens:
-DiMattina Park in Carroll Gardens, at Woodhull and Hicks Streets
-Windmuller Park in Woodside, Woodside Avenue at 55th Street
-Prospect Park Dog Beach
Located in Prospect Park, off 9th Street on the path leading down from the Tennis House. Dogs may only be off-leash before 9 am and after 9 pm in the summer and after 5 pm in the winter. People are not permitted to swim in the dog pool. Yes, there's a dog pool!
To find out where other dog runs are located, call 800-201-PARK or http://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/dogruns
To report a dog bite, call the Department of Health's Veterinarian Public Health division at (212) 676-2483. As well, all threatening dogs should be reported to the Department of Health's Central Complaints division at (212) 442-1838.
Ongoing
Quogue Wildlife School and Scout Programs
Nature Center
3 Old Country Road
Quogue, NY 11959
To schedule a program or for more information, please contact the Quogue Wildlife Refuge at 631-653-4771. See wonderful school on website programs! http://quoguewildliferefuge.org/school-programs/
The Quogue Wildlife Refuge has been offering educational programs at the Refuge since the 1960s. Our goals are to teach children about the outside world and to help them to appreciate nature. To schedule a program or for more information, please contact the Quogue Wildlife Refuge at 631-653-4771. Quogue Wildlife Refuge relies on community support!
Your donation allows us to:Maintain 7 miles of nature trailsCare for permanently disabled wildlifeProvide year round education programs Remain open 365 days per year, FREE of charge.
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Sunday, October 9th 5:00 pm-6:00 pm Eastern time
A Prayer for the Animals
~An Official New York Week for the Animals event~
We close all AWUSA-International Weeks for the Animals with a prayer and/or moment of reflection. Join all those of us who would like to observe a moment of prayer for the precious animals. We are requesting prayers and/or meditation from 5-6 pm Eastern time on Sunday, October 9, 2011. This is a multi-faith observance.
We can offer prayers, poems and memorials to our animal or all animals wherever we are and also light a candle by doing so, if possible.
Wherever you are, if you can observe a moment for the animals who need us...that collective energy will surely grow and bring light to our cause to love, assist and help them from any and all suffering. For poems or additional inspiration, please visit
Click on Dolphins to hear "One Love."
New York Week for the Animals is for Everyone!
3rd New York Week for the Animals
October 1-9, 2011
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