Animal Care Centers of NYC

Known for

• largest animal shelter

  “NYC's Largest Animal Shelter”

• 10,000+ lives saved

  “10,000+ Lives Saved”

• reuniting lost pets

  “ACC is committed to reuniting lost and found pets with their families.”

• virtual foster orientations

  “Take your first steps with the ACC Foster Team by signing up for one of our Virtual Foster Orientations.”

Services

About

Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) is the city's largest animal shelter, having saved over 10,000 lives. The organization provides adoption services, foster programs, and lost-and-found reunification for hundreds of animals daily. They operate multiple locations across Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island, and host various adoption events.

What people say

Users consistently praise the staff's kindness, professionalism, and dedication to animal welfare, often citing smooth adoption processes and compassionate care during difficult moments. However, reviews frequently note that the organization is massively underfunded and overwhelmed by the legal mandate to accept all stray and surrendered animals, leading to high intake volumes.

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