New York City is providing one million dollars to the animal shelter network after the Animal Care Centers of New York City announced they could no longer accept pet drop-offs. This funding will enhance intake capacity in Manhattan and Queens, enabling the hiring of 14 new staff members. Mayor Adams emphasized the importance of the ACC's work in protecting animals and encourages New Yorkers to adopt pets. Recently, the shelters reported an influx of pets, with many owners citing relocation as a reason for surrendering their animals.
New York City is allocating one million dollars for the animal shelter network that recently announced it could no longer accept pet drop offs.
This money will be used for Animal Care Centers of New York City to increase their intake capacity in Manhattan and Queens and hire 14 new staff members.
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.
Shelter officials say they have been getting a high number of pets recently for a variety of reasons, including one third of people dropping off animals saying they are moving.
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