Last week we shared the news that the Animal Care Centers of New York City had indicated, that for the first time in their thirty year history, they were at capacity and could not accept any more animals.
As was first announced over the weekend, for the first time in their 30 year history, the Animal Care Centers of New York City, New York’s largest animal shelter, had hit their max capacity, and could no longer accept any animals. Citing that they were ‘simply out of space’ the ACC called the situation critical.
Mayor Adams Announces Major Funding to NYS Animal Shelters
Just about a week later, New York Mayor Eric Adams announced a significant amount of funds would be ‘invested’ into the Animal Care Centers of New York City. The funding will go towards increasing capacity and training, hiring additional staff and thus offering better care for the shelter populations.
The new $1 million investment to ACC, according to a press release from the Mayor’s Office, will directly impact shelter populations in both Manhattan and Queens, by improving shelter conditions, hiring and training of an additional 14 staff members across those locations. The Mayor also reinforced that the ACC is where New Yorkers considering adding a pet to their family should consider looking…