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New York City Pet Adoption Events
New York City Pet Adoption Events
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 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 adoption event.
September 2010
Animal Center of Queens: Adoption Van at NYC Pet
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Noon–5:00 p.m.
NYC Pet, 218 5th Avenue (between President and
Union Streets), Park Slope, Brooklyn
Cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies will be available for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van outside NYC Pet.
For more information, contact Laurie Carpio at (347) 400-4641 or angeleyes121473@aol.com, or visit the Animal Center of Queens website.
For Animals, Inc.: Adoption Van at Beastly Bites
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Noon–6:00 p.m.
Beastly Bites, 140 Court Street, Brooklyn
Cats and kittens will be available for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van outside Beastly Bites.
For more information, contact Theresa Bachu at (917) 257-6759 or spotty_11420@yahoo.com, or visit the For Animals, Inc., website.
Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals: Adoptapalooza
Sunday, September 12, 2010
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Washington Square Park, Manhattan
Adoptapalooza is back! This family event features dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens for adoption on North Shore Animal League America mobile adoption units from Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C), Animal Haven, Sean Casey Animal Rescue, and the Picasso Veterinary Fund of the Mayor's Alliance. Plus, dogs from several different pure breed dog rescue groups will also be available for adoption. This free public event will also feature a cool raffle drawing, pet photographer, Ask-the-Vet, Ask-the-Trainer, and other fun activities for all family members — two- and four-legged alike!
For more information, contact the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals at (212) 252-2350 or info@AnimalAllianceNYC.org, or visit the Adoptapalooza website.
Sean Casey Animal Rescue: Adoption Van at Prospect Park
Saturday, September 18, 2010
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Prospect Park, 95 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn
Cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies will be available for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van at Prospect Park.
For more information, contact Charles Henderson at (718) 436-5163 or charles.seancaseyanimalrescue@gmail.com, or visit the Sean Casey Animal Rescue website.
Linda's Feral Cat Assistance: Cat & Kitten Adoption Event
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Noon–6:00 p.m.
Whiskers Holistic Petcare, 235 East 9th Street (at 2nd Avenue), 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 Linda Bryant at (718) 570-1786 or teabag_1@earthlink.net, or visit the Linda's Feral Cat Assistance website.
Posh Pets Rescue: Adoption Van at TD Bank
Saturday, September 18, 2010
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
TD Bank, 2109 Broadway (at 74th Street), Manhattan
Cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies will be available for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van outside TD Bank.
For more information, contact Linda Vetrano at (917) 319-4304 or mslondonspets@aol.com, or visit the Posh Pets Rescue website.
P.L.U.T.O. Rescue of Richmond County: Adoption Van at _____
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Noon–3:00 p.m.
_____, 2791 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island
Cats and kittens will be available for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van outside _____.
For more information, contact P.L.U.T.O. Rescue of Richmond County at (718) 227-0553 or plutorescue@aol.com, or visit the P.L.U.T.O. Rescue of Richmond County website.
Adopt-A-Dog: 23rd Annual "Puttin' on the Dog" Show and Festival
Saturday, September 25, 2010 (Rain Date: September 26)
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, Greenwich, CT
Each year more than 5,000 people attend this popular family event. Throughout the day, there will be a dog show with seventeen categories, such as Biggest Lap Dog, K-9 Krooners, A Pooch Who Can Smooch, and Clever K-9 Tricks to enter your dog in. All contestants receive a ribbon. This family venue is a crowd-pleaser, with a special guest appearance by Rescue Ink, dogs and cats for adoption, police demonstrations, celebrity judges, great food, clowns, children's play area, silent auction, grab bags, lots of vendors, and much, much more. Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for seniors and children over 5; children under 5 are free.
For more information, contact Adopt-A-Dog at (914) 273-1674 or (203) 629-9494 or events@adoptadog.org, or visit the Adopt-A-Dog website.
Anjellicle Cats Rescue: Adoption Van
Sunday, September 26, 2010
1:00–6:00 p.m.
West 4th Street and Grove Street, Manhattan
Cats and kittens will be available for adoption in the North Shore Animal League America adoption van.
For more information, contact Anjellicle Cats Rescue at (646) 457-2130 or adopt@anjelliclecats.com, or visit the Anjellicle Cats Rescue website.
October 2010

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