Animal Care Centers of NYC - Manhattan
Our Mission
Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) is dedicated to ending animal homelessness in New York City by providing compassionate refuge to every animal in need. We believe in a world where every pet has a home, and every home that wants one has a pet.
Who We Are
Founded in 1995, ACC serves as the city’s only open-admissions shelter, welcoming animals regardless of their background or condition. Across our five-borough reach, we provide care for over 15,000 animals annually, working tirelessly to support New York’s vulnerable pet population.
How We Help
We have evolved from a basic shelter into a comprehensive animal welfare organization that provides medical care, behavior training, and robust adoption programs. By collaborating with local New Hope partners, dedicated volunteers, and national organizations like the ASPCA, we ensure our animals receive the support they need while they wait for their forever families.
Your Adoption Journey
Adopting is a joyful partnership, and our counselors and volunteers are here to help you find the perfect match for your family. We utilize an thoughtful, guided process to ensure the most appropriate placement for both the animal and the adopter, creating lasting bonds that enrich lives.
Join Our Community
Ready to meet your new best friend? Visit our Adoption Search page to view all of our currently available boroughbreds, or join us at one of our many upcoming mobile adoption events across the city. Whether you adopt, volunteer, or donate, your support helps us build a more humane city for all animals.
- Supportive and caring staff
- Efficient adoption process
- Operational friction and long waits
5/14 - Belmont: Another Cat and Turtle Rescued Three Weeks after Fatal Fire at 660 East 187th Street - Norwood News
For three straight weeks, as reported, family members displaced by a 5-alarm, fatal fire in Belmont that also resulted in several injuries, have been back at the building, now encased by a temporary wooden barricade, keeping vigil and searching the broken windows for any glimpse of the estimated seven cats and other animals left behind after the blaze. Residents believe they may still be inside the hollowed-out structure.
4/17 - Evening Briefing: April 17, 2026
Here's what you need to know to start your evening.
3/2 - Bond Vet Launches “Bond to the Rescue” Partnership with Animal Care Centers of NYC
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 2, 2026--
2/27 - NYC Shelter's Video of Adoptable Dogs Choosing Their Humans Will Have You in Tears
A New York City animal shelter brought a viral AI adoption trend to life, creating a heartfelt event where rescue dogs chose their forever families.
2/25 - Pets Are Expensive and Shelters Are Packed. Advocates Say Mamdani Should Help.
A new proposal calls on the city to fund spay and neuter surgeries as well as low-cost veterinary clinics and pop-up pet food pantries to help keep animals with their families.
