Adoptapalooza Union Square: Sunday, May 20, 2018

Adoptapalooza

NYC's Original Mega Pet Adoption Event

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 Union Square

Sunday, May 20, 2018

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!

More than 500 dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, and rabbits will be available for adoption from more than 30 New York City area shelters and rescue groups. Confirmed organizations include Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC), Animal Haven, The Animal Project, Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF), ASPCA, Best Bullies, Bideawee, Bronx Tails Cat Rescue, Bully Project, City Critters, Inc., Cypress Feline Rescue, Frankie's Feline Fund, Grateful Greyhounds , Hudson Valley Humane Society, Husky House, K9Kastle, KittyKind, Linda's Cat Assistance, Little Wanderers NYC, Muddy Paws Rescue, The Patricia H. Ladew Foundation, Place for Cats, Posh Pets Rescue, PupStarz Rescue, Red Hook Dog Rescue, Ruff House Rescue, Second Chance Rescue, Waggytail Rescue, and Zani's Furry Friends.

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

Every adopter will receive a free Alex and Ani bangle bracelet featuring the Alliance paw print logo!

Prepare for Emergencies!

Have your dog or cat microchipped by Vetco. The first 50 microchips will be FREE, or only $15 after the first 50. Note: Cats should be in carriers when brought to the event, and dogs must be leashed.

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 emergency preparation tips for people with pets 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 Fun with Your Whole Family!

Learn tricks and training tips from Petco certified trainers on the Dog Training Field.

Bring your children to the Kids' Korner for face painting and temporary tattoos by The Cheeky Chipmunk and animal illustrations by the Society of Illustrators.

Celebrate finding your furry co-pilot just like Han Solo finds Chewbacca in the new Solo: A Star Wars Story movie with a chance to take home free tickets, t-shirts, cinch bags, collectible pins, mini posters, and more.

Visit the NYC Feral Cat Initiative booth for a performance of the Community Cat Theatre puppet show!

Have free photos taken with your pet by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals.

Take Home Free Pet Products!

Pick up free pet food samples, other products, and information from pet-related vendors. Confirmed vendors include Blue Buffalo, Merrick, Nature's Variety, Petco, Solid Gold, Unleashed By Petco, and WholeHearted.

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 NYC Animal Organizations!

Talk to Certified TNR Caretakers from the NYC Feral Cat Initiative about Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and how you can help feral and stray community cats and reduce the number of kittens being born on the streets in your neighborhood.

Learn how Pets for Vets is providing second chances for shelter pets by rescuing, training, and pairing them with military veterans who can benefit from a companion animal.

Meet wildlife experts and rehabilitators and learn about the wild animals who share our urban home at the Wild Bird Fund booth.