New York, NY
The largest animal shelter system in New York City, Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC); this is the Manhattan (East Harlem) location.
Adoption fees are waived for adult cats; kittens are $25. Fees are also waived for veterans and for adopters 60+ taking home an animal 6 years or older; IDNYC cardholders get a $25 discount. Includes vaccinations, microchip, spay/neuter, one month of free pet health insurance, and a free vet office visit.
Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Animal Care Centers of NYC at (212) 788-4000 first to check which cats are currently available.
Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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Adoption fees are waived for adult cats; kittens are $25. Also waived for veterans and adopters 60+ taking home an animal 6+ years old; IDNYC cardholders get a $25 discount.
Open daily, 10am to 6pm.
Contact Animal Care Centers of NYC at (212) 788-4000 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.
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