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New York City Pet Adoption Events
New York City Pet Adoption Events
Mayor's Alliance/Maddie's Pet Adoption Festivals
and Other Special NYC Adoption Days
Following is a listing of adoption events in and
around NYC where you can go to adopt your next companion animal
— that is, your new best friend! Listed below (highlighted
in boxes) are Mayor's Alliance/Maddie's Pet Adoption Festivals where
multiple shelters and rescue groups show animals for adoption. Also
listed below are special one-time adoption days held by Alliance
Participating Organizations (APOs) at locations in or near New
York City. APOs may click here to submit
a New York City animal event.
August 2008
| Mayor's
Alliance/Maddie's Pet Adoption Festival – Brooklyn
Saturday, August 2, 2008 (rain or shine)
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Prospect Park (15th Street/Bartel Pritchard
Circle entrance), Brooklyn
FIDO is hosting this adoption festival in honor of their 10th anniversary. In addition to adoptable cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies, this event features a steel drum band, low-cost microchipping ($25, includes insertion and registration) for dogs and cats, and Ask the Veterinarian, Ask the Trainer, Ask the Groomer, and Ask The TTouch Practitioner booths. Also, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) will have a van at the event where people can learn about identifying and protecting their pets from parasites.
For more information, contact the Mayor's Alliance
for NYC's Animals at (212) 252-2350 or info@AnimalAllianceNYC.org.
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Social
Tees: Adoption Van at Whiskers Holistic Petcare
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Noon–7:00 p.m.
Whiskers Holistic Petcare, 235 East 9th Street,
Manhattan
Cats, dogs, and exotic animals will be available
for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van
outside of Whiskers Holistic Petcare.
For more information, contact Robert at (212) 614-9653
or robert@socialtees.com,
or visit the Social
Tees Animal Rescue web site.
Animal Rescue
Fund of the Hamptons: Adoption Van at Smithhaven Mall
Sunday, August 3, 2008
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
31 Middle Country Road (across from Smithhaven Mall),
Lake Grove, NY
Dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens will be available
for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van
across from Smithhaven Mall.
For more information, visit the Animal
Rescue Fund of the Hamptons web site.
Anjellicle
Cats Rescue: Adoption Van
Saturday, August 9, 2008
1:00–6:00 p.m.
West 66th Street & Columbus Avenue (across from
Barnes & Noble), Manhattan
Forget the dog daze of summer, this is the cat daze
of summer! Cats and kittens will be available for adoption in the
North Shore Animal League America adoption van.
For more information, contact Tracey Toole at (917)
216-1748 or anjelliclecats@yahoo.com,
or visit the Anjellicle
Cats web site.
Humane Society
of New York: Adoption Van at Whiskers Holistic Petcare
Saturday, August 9, 2008
11:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Whiskers Holistic Petcare, 235 East 9th Street, Manhattan
Dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens will be available
for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van
outside Whiskers Holistic Petcare
For more information, visit the Humane
Society of New York web site.
Kitty
Shockwave: Adoption Van at Happy Pets
Sunday, August 10, 2008
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Happy Pets, 9818 4th Avenue (between Marine Avenue
and 99th Street), Brooklyn
Cats and kittens will be available for adoption in
the North Shore Animal League America adoption van outside Happy
Pets.
For more information, visit the Kitty
Shockwave web site.
| Brooklyn
Cyclones' "Bark in the Park" Day
Monday, August 11, 2008
4:30 p.m.: Dog and cat adoptions
5:30 p.m.: Low-cost ($25) microchipping for
dogs of ticket-holders
5:30 p.m.: Gates open
7:00 p.m.: Game begins
KeySpan Park, Coney Island, Brooklyn
Bring your dog to the ballpark as the Brooklyn
Cyclones face the Batavia Muckdogs! Dogs, cats, puppies, and
kittens will be available for adoption outside the front gate,
and low-cost ($25) microchipping will be available for dogs
of ticket-holders. Maddie, the Maddie's Fund mascot, will
throw out the first ball. Maverick the Wonder Dog bobblehead
giveaway.
To purchase a ticket to the game for you and your
dog, contact Joyce at (718) 382-2619. For more information on pet
adoption or microchipping, contact the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's
Animals at (212) 252-2350 or info@AnimalAllianceNYC.org.
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KittyKind:
Adoption Van at Whiskers Holistic Petcare
Saturday August 16, 2008
Noon–5:00 p.m.
Whiskers Holistic Petcare, 235 East 9th Street, Manhattan
Cats and kittens will be available for adoption in
the North Shore Animal League America adoption van outside Whiskers
Holistic Petcare.
For more information, contact KittyKind at kittykind_events@yahoo.com,
or visit the KittyKind
web site.
Anjellicle
Cats Rescue: National Homeless Animals Day
Saturday, August 16, 2008
1:00–5:00 p.m.
Spoiled Brats Store, 340 West 49th Street, Manhattan
Come see our rescued cats looking for new homes.
Visit with them outdoors and see how wonderful they truly are! It
is National Homeless Animals Day, so please opt to adopt! Bring
some happiness into your life while saving one.
For more information, contact Tracey Toole at (917)
216-1748 or anjelliclecats@yahoo.com,
or visit the Anjellicle
Cats web site.
Little
Shelter: Pet-a-Palooza! 2008
August 16 & 17, 2008
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 17: Blessing of the Animals
Service
Little Shelter, 33 Warner Road, Huntington, NY
So many pets…so much love to share. Come and
adopt! Hundreds of adoptable animals; children's games and prizes;
face painting; BBQ; search and rescue demonstrations; pet health
care tips; ask the trainer; music and entertainment; karate and
dance demonstrations; pets on parade; rescue groups, including Greyhounds,
ferrets, Basset Hounds, rabbits, and more; huge Chinese auction;
Little Shelter alumni festivities; free giveaways; and fun for the
whole family! Free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Little Shelter at info@littleshelter.com
or (631) 368-8770 x206, or visit the Little
Shelter web site.
SaveKitty
Foundation: Adoption Van at PETCO
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Noon–5:00 p.m.
PETCO, 147-149 East 86th Street (at Lexington Avenue),
Manhattan
Cats and kittens will be available for adoption in
the North Shore Animal League America adoption van outside PETCO.
For more information, contact Rosary at (718) 507-6843
or rosaryzap@aol.com, or
visit the SaveKitty
Foundation web site.
Patricia
H. Ladew Foundation: Adoption Van at PETCO
Sunday, August 17, 2008
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
PETCO, 565 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, NY
Cats and kittens will be available for adoption in
the North Shore Animal League America adoption van outside PETCO.
For more information info@theladewcatsanctuary.org
or (516) 431-1745, or visit the Patricia
H. Ladeow Foundation web site.
Zani's
Furry Friends: Adoption Van at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Noon–5:00 p.m.
Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue (at
82nd Street), Manhattan
Mostly cats and some dogs will be available for adoption
in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van outside the
Metropolitan Museum of Art. First-time showing our handcrafts —
cat dishes, cat beds, and t-shirts.
For more information, contact Gisella McSweeny at
ggmcs@juno.com, or visit the
Zani's
Furry Friends web site.
Zani's
Furry Friends: Kitten Adoptions at Petqua
Saturday, August 23, 2008
1:00–6:00 p.m.
Petqua, 2604 Broadway (near 98th Street), Manhattan
We will be featuring many healthy and beautiful
Zani's Furry Friends kittens.
For more information, contact Gisella McSweeny at
ggmcs@juno.com, or visit the
Zani's
Furry Friends web site.
Shelter
Survivors: Dog Adoption Day
Saturday, August 23, 2008
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
PETCO, 300 Highway 202, Raritan, NJ
Shelter Survivors invites everyone to come meet some
wonderful dogs, all living in foster homes, who are looking for
their new, forever families. Shelter Survivors gratefully accepts
donations of dog food and dog supplies at all of their adoption
events.
For more information, contact Shelter Survivors at
(347) 585-2585 or sheltersurvivors@live.com,
or visit the Shelter
Survivors web site.
K-9
Kastle: Adoption Van
Sunday, August 24, 2008
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
1st Avenue between 13th and 14th Streets, Manhattan
Cats and kittens will be available for adoption in
the North Shore Animal League America adoption van.
For more information, visit the K-9
Kastle web site.
Animal
Center of Queens: Adoption Van
Sunday, August 24, 2008
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
85 Kenmare Street (at Mulberry Street), Manhattan
Cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies will be available
for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van.
For more information, contact Boris Niyazov at (718)
424-3340 or borisbowwow@aol.com,
or visit the Animal
Center of Queens web site.
Linda's
Feral Cat Assistance: Adoption Van at PETCO
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Noon–5:00 p.m.
PETCO, 147-149 East 86th Street (at Lexington Avenue),
Manhattan
Cats and kittens will be available for adoption in
the North Shore Animal League America adoption van outside PETCO.
For more information, contact Linda at (718) 205-1792,
or visit the Linda's
Feral Cat Assistance web site.
September 2008
Zani's
Furry Friends: Adoption Van at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Noon–5:00 p.m.
Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue (at
82nd Street), Manhattan
Mostly cats and some dogs will be available for adoption
in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van outside the
Metropolitan Museum of Art. First-time showing our handcrafts —
cat dishes, cat beds, and t-shirts.
For more information, contact Gisella McSweeny at
ggmcs@juno.com, or visit the
Zani's
Furry Friends web site.
Social
Tees: Adoption Van at Whiskers Holistic Petcare
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Noon–7:00 p.m.
Whiskers Holistic Petcare, 235 East 9th Street, Manhattan
Cats, dogs, and exotic animals will be available
for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van
outside Whiskers Holistic Petcare.
For more information, contact Robert at (212) 614-9653
or robert@socialtees.com,
or visit the Social
Tees Animal Rescue web site.
NYC
Department of Parks & Recreation: Summer on the Hudson: 6th
Annual West Side County Fair
Sunday, September 14, 2008
1:00–6:00 p.m.
Riverside Park, on the Hudson between 62nd and 72nd
Streets, Manhattan
Enjoy a little country right here in Manhattan at
the annual county fair with carnival rides and games, music, square
dancing, sideshow performances, and more! New this year, is the
"green acre" where kids can learn about environmental
awareness, recycling, solar power, green living, and animal care.
The ASPCA will be in attendance with friendly animal adoptees! Low
cost microchipping will be available for $25 (cash or check).
For more information on the Fair, contact (212) 408-0219,
or visit the NYC
Department of Parks & Recreation web site. For more information
on microchipping, contact the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals
at (212) 252-2350 or info@AnimalAllianceNYC.org.
Grateful
Greyhounds: 10th Annual Grateful Greyhounds Fall Picnic
Saturday, September 20, 2008
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Avenue, (exit
38 Southern State Parkway, West Babylon, Long Island
Celebrate Grateful Greyhounds' 10th anniversary
with food, games, and lots of "greyt" things to buy. Bring
your greyhounds (please, no other dogs) so they can see old friends.
Watch the greyhound adoption parade where you can meet available
greyhounds. (you must fill out an application and have a home visit
to adopt a greyhound). Advance tickets are $10. Please RSVP by September
10.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Grateful
Greyhounds at (516) 735-5070 or gratefulgreys@aol.com,
or visit the Grateful
Greyhounds web site.
Only
Hope Cat Rescue: Adoption Van at Metro Pets
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Noon–5:00 p.m.
Metro Pets, 594 9th Avenue (between West 44th and
45th Streets), Manhattan
Cats and kittens will be available for adoption in
the North Shore Animal League America adoption van outside Metro
Pets.
For more information, please contact Kris at (201)
310-7084, or visit the Only
Hope Cat Rescue web site.
City
Critters: Adoption Van at 7th Avenue Pet
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Noon–6:00 p.m.
7th Avenue Pet, 445 7th Avenue (between 15th and
16th Streets), Brooklyn
Cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies will be available
for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van
outside 7th Avenue Pet.
For more information, visit the City
Critters web site.
Adopt-A-Dog:
21st Annual "Puttin' On the Dog" Show and Festival
Sunday, September 21, 2008
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, Greenwich, CT
During the day, there will be a fun dog show with
seventeen classes of entries and celebrity judges. Past show categories
have included the Biggest Lap Dog, K-9 Krooners, A Pooch Who Can
Smooch, and Clever K-9 Tricks, among others. A new class this year
is Homely Hounds. MCs will be Bill Evans of ABC7 Eyewitness News,
Jeff Weber of WGCH (1490 AM), and Marylee and Storm N. Norman from
WEBE 108. WGCH will broadcast live from the field. Face painting,
clowns, a fire truck, auction, dog show and parade, great food,
Children's Corner, vendor booths, raffles and grab bags for all
ages, and dog photo portraits. Most importantly, adoptable dogs
and cats will be on hand to meet with prospective adoptive families.
Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for seniors and children over 5;
free for children 5 or younger.
For more information or to enter a dog in the show,
contact (914) 273-1674 or (203) 629-9494, or visit the Adopt-A-Dog
web site.
Patricia
H. Ladew Foundation: Adoption Van at PETCO
Saturday, September 21, 2008
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
PETCO, 189 Old Country Road, Carle Place, NY
Cats and kittens will be available for adoption in
the North Shore Animal League America adoption van outside PETCO.
For more information info@theladewcatsanctuary.org
or (516) 431-1745, or visit the Patricia
H. Ladeow Foundation web site.
Anjellicle
Cats Rescue: Adoption Van
Saturday, September 27, 2008
1:00–6:00 p.m.
West 66th Street & Broadway, Manhattan
Cats and kittens will be available for adoption in
the North Shore Animal League America adoption van.
For more information, contact Tracey Toole at (917)
216-1748 or anjelliclecats@yahoo.com,
or visit the Anjellicle
Cats web site.
Animal Rescue
Fund of the Hamptons: Adoption Van at Petland Discounts
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Noon.–5:00 p.m.
Petland Discounts, 389 6th Avenue (at Waverly Place),
Manhattan
Dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens will be available
for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van
outside Petland Discounts.
For more information, visit the Animal
Rescue Fund of the Hamptons web site.
Animal
Care & Control of NYC: Animal Care Dog Day
Saturday, September 27, 2008
8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Central Park, East Meadow, 99th Street, Manhattan
Dog walk, live Music from KTU, on-site adoptions,
exciting vendors, and booth displays. $30 per person (limit 2 dogs
per person).
For more information, visit the Animal
Care & Control of NYC web site.
Linda's
Feral Cat Assistance: Adoption Van at Alpha Pet City
Sunday, September 28, 2008
1:00–6:00 p.m.
Alpha Pet City, 249 East 10th Street, Manhattan
Cats and kittens will be available for adoption in
the North Shore Animal League America adoption van outside Alpha
Pet City
For more information, contact Linda at (718) 205-1792,
or visit the Linda's
Feral Cat Assistance web site.
October 2008
General
Theological Seminary: Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 4, 2008
2:00–3:00 p.m.
General Theological Seminary, 21st Street (midblock,
between 9th and 10th Avenues), Manhattan
General Theological Seminary celebrates the life
of St. Francis of Assisi, renowned for his love of animals, by offering
a "Blessing of the Animals." All are welcome at our service
— every animal, every human! The service will take place outdoors
on the steps of our Chapel, weather permitting; in case of rain,
the service will be moved indoors. Please remember to leash your
dogs. Small animals, including fish, reptiles, and pets in travel
cases are all welcome. The service will last about 20 minutes. City
Critters will be present to provide pets for adoption, and the Mayor’s
Alliance for NYC's Animals will be providing low-cost ($25, includes
registration) microchipping services.
For more information, contact the General Theological
Seminary at (212) 243-5150, or visit the General
Theological Seminary web site.
The
Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine: St. Francis Day Fair Blessing
of the Animals
Sunday, October 5, 2008
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047
Amsterdam Avenue (between West 111th and West 112th Streets), Manhattan
Join Animal Care & Control, Bideawee, and other
shelters and rescue groups at the annual St. Francis Day Fair Blessing
of the Animals, where thousands of New Yorkers, their animal companions,
and many international guests gather to honor St. Francis' message
of compassion for all of creation. In addition to a blessing of
the animals on the Cathedral green, enjoy artists and performers,
as well as exhibitors including animal advocacy groups, pet adoption
agencies, environmental lobbyists, peace and social justice advocates,
and social service organizations. Event is free and open to the
public.
For more information, visit the Bideawee
web site or Animal
Care & Control web site.
| Adopt-A-Cat
at CFA-Iams Cat Championship New York
Saturday, October 18, 2008
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Madison Square Garden (Garden Terrace), Manhattan
Come out to Madison Square Garden and meet
your new feline love! Cats and kittens of all kinds, sizes,
colors, and breeds will be available for adoption from more
than a dozen shelters and rescue groups. And this year, the
cat show's agility competition will be open to the feline
public (pre-registered) and adoptable rescue cats!
For more information, contact the Mayor's Alliance
for NYC's Animals at (212) 252-2350 or info@AnimalAllianceNYC.org.
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