NYC's Original Mega Pet Adoption Event
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Join the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals for Adoptapalooza, NYC's original mega pet adoption event! These free, public pet adoption extravaganzas feature wonderful cats, dogs, and sometimes rabbits 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 Riis Park
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Noon–5:00 p.m. (rain or shine!)
Riis Park Beach Bazaar
16702 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Queens, NY
The Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals is proud to present Adoptapalooza in partnership with Riis Park Beach Bazaar and Rockapup!
Adopt a Pet!
More than 100 dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens will be available for adoption from NYC area shelters and rescue groups. Confirmed organizations include Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC), ASPCA, GROWL, Husky House, K9Kastle, Long Island Greyhound Connection, Redemption Rescues, Rescue Dogs Rock NYC, and Zani's Furry Friends.
All animals for adoption have been vaccinated and spayed or neutered. Adoption fees vary by group.
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Fun, Services, and Information for the Whole Family!
Have your dog or cat microchipped for free by Rockaway Beach Veterinary Services.
Purchase a dog license (required by law in NYC) from the NYC Department of Health. Licenses are $8.50, or $34.00 for dogs who have not been spayed/neutered. (Checks, money orders, and credit/debit cards only. No cash accepted.)
Learn how to prepare yourself and your pets for emergencies from representatives from New York City Emergency Management / Ready New York.
Take home free, personalized pet ID tags, courtesy of the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals.
Have free photos taken with your pet at the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals photo booth.
Learn about the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals and our NYC Feral Cat Initiative (NYCFCI) program.
Past Adoptapalooza Events
Adoptapalooza Union Square 2019 Sunday, May 19, 2019 Union Square Park, Manhattan |
Adoptapalooza Union Square 2018 Sunday, September 16, 2018 Union Square Park, Manhattan |
Adoptapalooza Prospect Park 2018 Saturday, August 4, 2018 Prospect Park, Bartel-Pritchard Square, Brooklyn |
Adoptapalooza Union Square 2018 Sunday, May 20. 2018 Union Square Park, Manhattan |
Petco Foundation All for Love Adoption Rally Sunday, March 25, 2018 Union Square Park, Manhattan |
Adoptapalooza Union Square 2017 Sunday, September 17, 2017 Union Square Park, Manhattan |
Adoptapalooza Prospect Park 2017 Saturday, August 5, 2017 Prospect Park, Bartel-Pritchard Square, Brooklyn |
Adoptapalooza Union Square 2017 Sunday, May 21, 2017 Union Square Park, Manhattan |
Adoptapalooza Union Square 2016 Sunday, September 18, 2016 Union Square Park, Manhattan |
Adoptapalooza Prospect Park 2016 Saturday, August 6, 2016 Prospect Park, Bartel-Pritchard Square, Brooklyn |
Adoptapalooza Riis Park 2016 Saturday, June 25, 2016 Riis Park Beach Bazaar, Queens |
Adoptapalooza Long Island City 2016 Sunday, May 22, 2016 Koeppel Subaru, Queens |
Adoptapalooza Union Square 2016 Sunday, April 10, 2016 Union Square Park, Manhattan |
Adoptapalooza Long Island City 2015 Sunday, October 11, 2015 Koeppel Subaru, Queens |
Adoptapalooza Union Square 2015 Sunday, September 20, 2015 Union Square Park, Manhattan |
Adoptapalooza Prospect Park 2015 Saturday, August 1, 2015 Prospect Park, Bartel-Pritchard Square, Brooklyn |
Adoptapalooza Union Square 2015 Sunday, May 31, 2015 Union Square Park, Manhattan |
Adoptapalooza Union Square 2014 Sunday, September 7, 2014 Union Square Park, Manhattan |
Adoptapalooza Union Square 2013 Sunday, September 8, 2013 Union Square Park, Manhattan Photo Album 1 | Photo Album 2 | Photo Album 3 | Photo Album 4 | Photo Album 5 | Photo Album 6 |
Adoptapalooza Union Square 2012 Sunday, September 9, 2012 Union Square Park, Manhattan |
Adoptapalooza 2012 Saturday, May 19, 2012 Washington Square Park, Manhattan |
Adoptapalooza 2011 Saturday, June 4, 2011 Washington Square Park, Manhattan |
Adoptapalooza - September 2010 Saturday, September 12, 2010 Washington Square Park, Manhattan |
Adoptapalooza - May 2010 Saturday, May 22, 2010 Washington Square Park, Manhattan |