We invite you and your family (two- and four-legged) to join us at: Adoptapalooza Union Square Sunday, September 9, 2012 Noon-5:00 p.m. Union Square Park, Manhattan (Rain or Shine!) The Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals, in partnership with the Petco Foundation, will make the north end of Union Square Park the stage for: Pet Adoptions! More than 200 dogs …

Huge Pet Adoption Event in Union Square Park on Sunday! Read more »

On August 22, 2012, the New York City Council unanimously passed Intro 918, amending the administrative code of the City of New York relating to trap-neuter-return (TNR) information and activities in New York City. The new guidelines amend Local Law 59, passed in 2011, by calling for the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH) to post and maintain on …

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Melissa Donaldson of the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals with furry friends Ollie (l.) and Sam. The alliance has crafted a new lost and found program for pets with the help of the ASPCA and Animal Care & Control of NYC. (Photo by Susan Watts, New York Daily News)

Volunteers scour websites for lost and found pets in an effort to make matches by Lisa L. Colangelo, New York Daily News A week-old program designed to reunite lost pets with their owners has already gotten results. The citywide volunteer program helped a Whitestone family track down a beloved 4-year-old Shih Tzu in about 24 hours. It also helped reunite …

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(Photo by Jasmin Singer)

Saturday, July 14, 2012 3:30–6:30 p.m. Shubert Alley, between 44th and 45th Streets, west of Seventh Avenue New York’s most star-studded adoption event is less than two weeks away! Join hosts Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore, stars and cast members from Broadway’s hottest shows, and some of New York’s most adorable dogs and cats for adoption for an afternoon …

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(Photo by Dana Edelson)

For most pet owners, summertime is ripe with opportunities to enjoy more leisure time with our pets. A fun summer is a safe summer, so be sure you’re taking every precaution to ensure the safety and well-being of your pets. At Home Be sure your pets always have access to clean, cool water. Adding ice cubes to the water bowl …

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