Euthanasia at AC&C drops for tenth straight year, giving NYC lowest euthanasia rate per capita of any major U.S. city Wednesday, April 23, 2014 – New York, NY – New York City is nearer than ever to becoming a “no-kill” city, says the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals (the Alliance) in its just-published 2013 Progress Report. The report, which details …

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Free spay/neuter surgeries for rabbits will be provided by appointment on Saturday, April 5, 2014, at the Humane Society of New York Animal Clinic Tuesday, March 25, 2014 – New York, NY – Easter bunnies are not a happy bunch. Nor, in many cases, are the families that acquire them. Taking care of rabbits and socializing them takes a lot …

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    Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals Offers Summertime Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe New York, NY – Monday, July 15, 2013 – With RealFeel temperatures expected to soar into triple-digits all week, the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals urges all pet owners to take special precautions to keep their four-legged friends safe and healthy in the sizzling heat. Jane …

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This article is now outdated. An updated version of this information can be found at https://bideawee.org/programs/feral-cat-initiative/colony-care/kittens/ by Valerie Sicignano, NYC Feral Cat Initiative During high kitten season in the spring and summer, it’s not unusual to discover a nest of unattended kittens or a single kitten seemingly abandoned by the mother. You want to help, right? Before jumping to the …

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Debi Romano of SaveKitty Foundation received a call on Tuesday, March 12, from a school in Richmond Hill, Queens. When putting out the trash, the school’s custodian noticed that a black plastic bag — which was tied shut — was moving! He looked inside and was surprised to find two orange tabby kittens. He notified the office personnel, but since …

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