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For immediate release: Over four thousand dogs and over nine...

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:05:47 -0400

For immediate release:

Over four thousand dogs and over nine thousand cats were destroyed at the three NYC Animal Shelters (NY ACC New York Animal Care and Control) last year. Most people don’t know that kill shelters still exist in NYC.

Concerned New Yorkers are coming together on November 6^th at Washington Square Park to educate the public about what is happening to the homeless pets of NYC. The goal is to force the NY ACC to reform so that the needless killings of adoptable pets can be stopped.

This year significant funding was cut from New York City’s Animal Shelter system’s (NYACC – New York Animal Care and Control) budget. Food and supplies have run out over the last few weeks. New Yorkers have been donating food and supplies to keep the cats and dogs fed. The shelters are severely under funded. In fact, there are only three shelters for all five boroughs.

On November 4th phone lines at the ACC were turned off. The public can no longer call in to inquire, or to adopt a cat and dog.

The NY ACC is considered a private charity organization, but its board is made up of city officials. Several of them are from the Department of Health, as it is this agency that provides most of the funding for the shelters. Current board members must be replaced by caring, innovative, and experienced leaders in animal rescue, rather then civil servants with no experience in working for animal welfare and city bureaucrats.

Board members employed by the City of New York cannot challenge the Department of Health’s lack of funding. The NY ACC must start anew as a true charity organization without any ties to a city agency, except for funding.

The board purposely hides the fact that the reason the animals are destroyed is because of lack of space and resources. A bulk of their funding comes from an organization called Maddie’s Fund. This organization has put in place a road map for the NY ACC to become a No Kill facility. As part of this road map, in 2010, the NY ACC is no longer supposed to kill for space, otherwise it will lose funding. So instead of documenting the reason for euthanasia as “lack of space,” the reasons that are listed are anything but that. Cats and dogs are killed for having colds, for having gingivitis, and for being too young.

Volunteers have been dismissed for speaking out about what goes on in these shelters. The NY ACC board and administration frown upon Facebook networks that search for fosters for pets on the nightly destroy lists.

These tragic killings have to stop. This is the first step of a grass roots movement to bring attention to this issue and Save the Homeless pets of NYC. Please come and see for yourself.

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/04/found-friended-and-saved-through-facebook/

photo by Mark Ross

Max is an affectionate, 4 year old declawed male kitty looking...

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 22:44:10 -0400

Max is an affectionate, 4 year old declawed male kitty looking for a new home. His owner is giving him up as well as 2 of his buddies ( a 4 year old male and a 6 year old female). They are all very sweet and love kids and other cats. Would be a dream if they can all find a home together. But they don’t have to go together. If would like to adopt, please contact me at marina.guvenc@gmail.com

Hanna and Lucy (picured here) as well as their brother Lando -...

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:26:19 -0400

Hanna and Lucy (picured here) as well as their brother Lando - are ready to go to their forever homes. Rescued from the NYC Shelter euthanize list, I’ve been fostering them for almost 2 weeks now. They are so cute and so sweet. Would love to keep them, but I’ve got to leave room for other kittiy lives to save. If you’re thinking of bringing a furry friend into your life, please contact me at marina.guvenc@gmail.com.

Kristoff was found as a stray. He is happy to be off the...

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:18:31 -0400

Kristoff was found as a stray. He is happy to be off the streets as he seemed to have a rough life there. He is gentle and loving and would be an amazing companion. If you’re interested in adopting Kristoff, please contact the BARC shelter at 718-486-7489 or info@barcshelter.org

Sweet Ginger has been in a foster home since she was a few weeks...

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:54:00 -0400

Sweet Ginger has been in a foster home since she was a few weeks old. She had a bad eye infection that has caused her to be mostly blind. Other than that she’s a normal healthy loving kitten! She will purr and “make muffins” in your arms. She’s a little shy and jumpy until she gets acclimated to a new environment. She gets along with other kitties and dogs too. Ginger is spayed, tested (negative), microchipped, vaccinated and dewormed. My cat Charlie is blind, and looks just like Ginger. He’s 11 years old and gets on just fine :) Ginger is looking for someone who can see how special she is! Is that person you? If you’re interested, please contact Emily at mle65@hotmail.com

Spike is such a beautiful Maine Coon type cat with unusual...

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:50:07 -0400

Spike is such a beautiful Maine Coon type cat with unusual Lynx-like ears. He has an equally amaz…ing personality to match - he loves dogs, cats, and of course people. He is super mellow, friendly, and funny. He suffered a very bad eye infection and lost his eye. If you want to give Spike a home, please contact Zani’s Furry Friends cats@zanisfurryfriends.org

Lucy is a 10 years old Siamese - and extremely beautiful. Her...

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:21:29 -0400

Lucy is a 10 years old Siamese - and extremely beautiful. Her fur is somewhat long and fluffy so she may have some Himmie or Ragdoll in her as well. She would probably be ok with 1-2 other mellow animals in a quiet home. If you live in the NYC area -please contact info@zanisfurryfriends.org if you could foster or adopt Lucy!!!

Brian was just rescued from New York’s kill shelter (ACC)...

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:54:14 -0400

Brian was just rescued from New York’s kill shelter (ACC) right in the nick of time by a volunteer who also takes these amazing photos of the shelter animals. He has many pets already, so Brian really needs a home. If you’re interested, please contact Mark at markross4@verizon.net

Mark writes: He’s a remarkable guy thru and thru! He gets along super well with all my cats and I suspect he’d get along with yours too if you have any. My wife fell madly in love with him as soon as we brought him into our home. He eats anything and he loves everyone. Never before have we met such a sweet natured, lovable and funny creature as Brian. There’s not a mean bone in his body! Not this boy! He makes you smile!

Mabeline is more like a dog, trapped in a cat’s body. When...

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:26:25 -0400

Mabeline is more like a dog, trapped in a cat’s body. When you leave the room, she follows you. If she can’t, she meows until you come back. When you come home, she runs to the door to greet you. And when she sleeps, it’s curled up at the foot of the bed. She’s a wonderful companion. And she expects the same from you. She’s never aggressive. She never hisses or attacks. But she craves attention. She needs someone who has a lot of time to pet her and play with her. Adopt her: http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/14769218?rvp=1

Meet Logan. I pulled him off Thursday’s (July 22,2010)...

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:08:25 -0400

Meet Logan. I pulled him off Thursday’s (July 22,2010) euthanasia list at the Animal Care and Control facility in Manhattan. He was originally brought in to the center suffering from three bb gun bullet wounds.

Logan is a sweetheart. I am so happy he made it and now he will always be loved!

If you are looking for a pet, please give a shelter or rescue pet a chance.

Angel’s just that… a real boy angel. What a great,...

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:50:00 -0400

Angel’s just that… a real boy angel. What a great, great kitty this is and just look at that face! A fantastically loving youngster who absolutely adores human contact! Angel was just saved from NYC’s kill shelter. To adopt him email Ilse Singer ilse_ny@yahoo.com

Cat sanctuary needs supplies urgently. Please donate gift cards!

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:46:36 -0400

Shelli Madonia-Price is an angel. She has a sanctuary for cats in Wantagh NY - where she saves cats that are on NYC’s euthanasia lists. I’ve seen her take so many cats and kittens that would otherwise be killed. She is amazing.

She needs supplies to keep going. Please send her gift cards from Petco, Petsmart or Walmart so she can purchase, crates, dishes, litter, and food for all of these kitties.

You can send the gift cards to:

Shelli Madonia-Price, c/o Shelli’s Sanctuary, 163 Willowood Drive, Wantagh, NY 11793

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stop pet euthenasia! - Selling pets in stores must be banned across the US!

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:41:09 -0400

Stop pet euthenasia! - Selling pets in stores must be banned across the US!:

We need to stop the killing of animals. Many No-Kill advocates are already doing what they can. But what we really need to do is stop the overpopulation by limiting breeding.

Polly almost had a home at a pet food store, but the other cat...

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:52:22 -0400

Polly almost had a home at a pet food store, but the other cat there was really mean to her. Now she is sad and waiting in a cage at PetCo for her forever home. She’s sweet and is a Hemingway. If you want to meet Polly, contact Maddiek9@aol.com or me at marina.guvenc@gmail.com

Squiggles and River are brothers. Adorable and healthy kittens-...

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:16:05 -0400

Squiggles and River are brothers. Adorable and healthy kittens- and only 3 months old. If you can give them a home, please contact mle65@hotmail.com. Or you can always email me at marina.guvenc@gmail.com.

Regal older gentleman - Milo has superb cat skills! Adopt him...

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:45:51 -0400

Regal older gentleman - Milo has superb cat skills! Adopt him at http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/15933444

Casey is a funny girl a little over a year old that has some...

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:20:45 -0400

Casey is a funny girl a little over a year old that has some extra toes! She’s waiting for you to adopt her :) If you’re interested email me at marina.guvenc@gmail.com or contact K9Kastle.

Justin is a fluffy 10 week old kitten - just rescued! Take him...

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 21:20:23 -0400

Justin is a fluffy 10 week old kitten - just rescued! Take him home :) http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/group.php?gid=123889004302163&ref=ts or email me at marina.guvenc@gmail.com

Micky is at Animal Care and Control in Manhattan. That means he...

Fri, 28 May 2010 22:21:00 -0400

Micky is at Animal Care and Control in Manhattan. That means he is on death row. Please save him! He is a healthy boy who needs your love. — If you can’t help - please share this post. http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16399706

Update:— They were just adopted together!!!! ...

Sun, 23 May 2010 19:53:00 -0400

Update:— They were just adopted together!!!! Yay!!!!!

Buddies, Natty (grey and white - 1yr old boy) and Harmony (orange 2 years old) need a home. They are the most awesome cats; playful, kind with people and other animals. Adopt them together. Or if you have other cats and only want to adopt one - then I’ll take the other one :) If you’re interested email me at marina.guvenc@gmail.com.