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Animal Care Centers crisis: "completely out of space"
Animal Care Centers of NYC leaders suspend animal drop-offs due to overcapacity issues. FOX 5 NY's Hayley Fixler has more on how you can help.
NEW YORK CITY - For the first time in history, Animal Care Centers of New York City (ACC) has announced a crisis in which they are suspending intake due to critical over-capacity issues.
ACC says they will remain open, for adoptions, and are making exceptions for drop-offs of animals that require emergency medical care, pose a public safety risk or those being dropped off by government agencies.
There are currently over 1,000 pets in their care and the care centers have no more space, according to their post on Facebook.
ACC calls out for help from New Yorkers to adopt, foster, donate or volunteer and reconsider surrendering pets.
"We're not crying wolf – we're crying for help," says the ACC in a Facebook post. "If you’ve ever considered helping, now is the time."
How you can help
What you can do:
There are almost 800 pets available for adoption on their website. Check them out at nycacc.app
Considering fostering? Go to nycacc.org/foster
Donate to help out at nycacc.org
The ACC also has virtual foster orientations scheduled and adoption events across the city.
The Source: This article uses information from the Animal Care Centers of NYC website and a Facebook post made by Animal Care Centers.