Adoptapalooza: Sunday, May 31, 2015

Adoptapalooza

www.AdoptapaloozaNYC.org

Join the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals for Adoptapalooza, our signature pet adoption extravaganzas! These public events feature wonderful cats, dogs, and sometimes rabbits for adoption from dozens of Alliance Participating Organizations. Each Adoptapalooza features additional activities, which might include advice on pet care, training, and grooming; product giveaways; microchipping; dog licensing; pet photographers; dog performances; or other fun activities for the whole family — two- and four-legged alike.

Adoptapalooza

Sunday, May 31, 2015

Noon–5:00 p.m. (rain or shine!)

Union Square Park, North Plaza

Broadway and East 17th Street, New York, NY

The Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals is proud to present Adoptapalooza in partnership with the Petco Foundation!

Adopt a Pet!

Close to 300 dogs, cats, and rabbits will be available for adoption from over 40 Alliance Participating Organizations. Confirmed shelters and rescue groups include All About Spay Neuter, Anarchy Animal Rescue, Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C), Animal Haven, The Animal Project, Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF), Anjellicle Cats Rescue, ASPCA, Best Bullies, Bideawee, Bronx Tails Cat Rescue, Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Bully Project, City Critters, Inc., Empty Cages Collective, For Animals Inc., Four Paws Sake, NYC, Frankie's Fund for Feline Care and Rescue, Grateful Greyhounds , HEART Rescue Group, Husky House, Hudson Valley Humane Society, Infinite Hope, K9Kastle, KittyKind, Linda's Cat Assistance, Long Island Bulldog Rescue, Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue, Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, Metropolitan Maltese Rescue (MetroMalts), Mr. Bones & Co., NYC Metro Rabbit, The Patricia H. Ladew Foundation, Pibbles & More Animal Rescue, Posh Pets Rescue, Purrfect Angels of Inwood, Rebound Hounds Res-Q, Rescuzilla, Sean Casey Animal Rescue, Second Chance Rescue, Social Tees Animal Rescue, Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation, Staten Island Hope Animal Rescue, Waggytail Rescue, Washington Heights Cat Colony (WaHi Cats), and Zani's Furry Friends.

All animals for adoption have been vaccinated and spayed or neutered. Adoption fees vary by group.

Prepare Your Pets for Emergencies!

Have your dog or cat microchipped for $25 at the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals microchipping tent by Dr. Michael Berman of On The Go Veterinary Services.

Purchase a dog license (required by law in NYC) from the NYC Department of Health.

Learn how to prepare yourself and your pets for emergencies from representatives from New York City Emergency Management / Ready New York.

Take home free pet ID tags.

Have Fun with Your Whole Family!

Kids' Korner with face painting, fun temporary tattoos, a caricaturist, and more, hosted by Wellness.

Free dog training sessions by Petco certified trainers on the Hill's Science Diet field.

Free photos with your pet at the photo booth hosted by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals and Petco Foundation.

Cat behavior questions answered by Carole Wilbourn, The Cat Therapist.

Information, giveaways, and prizes from Warner Bros. Pictures' Max movie, in theaters June 26.

Take Home Free Pet Products!

Free pet food samples, other products, and information from pet-related vendors. Confirmed vendors include Blue Buffalo, Hill's Science Diet, Wellness, Freshpet, Petco, Purina, Solid Gold, and Unleashed by Petco.

Bring a Shelter Donation!

Rock & Rawhide will collect your donations of clean towels, blankets, pet toys, and other supplies for shelter animals.

Learn About Other Animal Groups!

Meet experts and learn about New York City's community cats, birds, coyotes, carriage horses, and other animals who share our urban home at the Farm Sanctuary, NYCLASS, NYC Feral Cat Initiative, Urban Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitation, Urban Wildlife Alliance, Wild Bird Fund, and Wild Dog Foundation information tables.

Past Adoptapalooza Events

Adoptapalooza Union Square 2019

Sunday, May 19, 2019

Union Square Park, Manhattan