AGENCY TESTIMONY
ACC's role as an open admission organization
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ACC is described as the only open admission animal welfare organization in New York City, accepting all animals brought to them regardless of circumstances.
- ACC has taken in over 13,000 animals since January of the current year
- Through adoption programs and partnerships with over 300 rescue groups, ACC has placed 91% of cats, dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs
- ACC's services are foundational to their mission of ending animal homelessness in NYC
Risa Weinstock
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ACC is unique among all other animal welfare organizations in the city in that we are the only open admissions organization.
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Under our contract with the city and the health department, ACC accepts every animal brought to us.
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Whether the animal has been abandoned, surrendered, or found as a stray.
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Since January of this year, ACC has taken in over 13,000 animals to date with the combination of our adoption program and a robust partnership with over 300 rescue groups in our new hope program.
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ACC has been able to place 91% of cats, dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs that have come through our doors.