Category: Events & Campaigns

Everyone appreciates David Glicksman's volunteer efforts on behalf of companion animals. (Photo by Devon Santoro)

By Posted on Posted in Alliance Participating Organizations, Animal Care & Control of NYC, Cats, Dogs, Events & Campaigns, Feral Cats & TNR, Microchipping, Pet Adoption, Spay/Neuter

by Thea Feldman A self-proclaimed lifelong animal fan, David Glicksman says he had no idea how much his life was going to change when he decided to attend a meeting for new volunteers for the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals in 2010. He was so impressed with the organization and its Coordinator of Events and Training, Barbra Tolan, that he …

David Glicksman: “Triple Threat” Volunteer Extraordinaire Read more »

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    NBC 4 New York’s daily lifestyle show, New York Live, celebrated three years of pet adoptions on Friday, February 22, 2013, at 12:30 p.m. ET, with close to 600 dogs adopted since the segment launched in 2010. New York Live features the weekly segment, “Pet Project,” in partnership with the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals, which showcases adoptable dogs …

Close to 600 Shelter Dogs Adopted on NBC 4’s “New York Live” Read more »

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    The Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals and Leslie Farrell, founder of Architects for Animals, invite you to attend a very special exhibition and reception to benefit the New York City Feral Cat Initiative. Architects for Animals: Giving Shelter Thursday, January 10, 2013 6:00–8:00 p.m. Steelcase Showroom, 4 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019 For the estimated tens of thousands …

Third Annual “Architects for Animals: Giving Shelter” Offers Creative Comfort for Feral and Community Cats Read more »

By Posted on Posted in Events & Campaigns, Exotic Pets, Pet Adoption, Pet Care & Training

When most people think of an animal shelter, they envision a place with lots of meowing cats and barking dogs. But on any given day, you might also find a pot-bellied pig, a goat, a snake, a rabbit, a hedgehog, or a turtle waiting in the wings. Many animal shelters are rising to the challenge and extending their services to …

Avian Welfare Coalition: Helping Shelters Take Wing on Proper Bird Care Read more »

By Posted on Posted in Alliance Participating Organizations, Animal Care & Control of NYC, Cats, Events & Campaigns, Pet Adoption, Rabbits

    Don’t miss New York City’s largest pet adoption opportunity of the holiday season! Whiskers in Wonderland, hosted by the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals in partnership with the Petco Foundation, will feature hundreds of cats, kittens, and rabbits just waiting to be welcomed into new homes. In return, these furry new friends will give the gift of unconditional love! …

Adopt a Cat, Kitten, or Bunny at Whiskers in Wonderland at Manhattan Petco Stores on Sunday! Read more »