STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Homeless dogs and cats are ready to join forever families in time for the holidays.
At Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C), the December promotion continues with reduced fees on dog and cat adoptions at its three care centers. The special makes it $10 (usually $25 to $50) for cats 7 months and older and $25 (usually $50 to $75) for dogs 7 months and older. All AC&C adoptions include vaccinations, spay/neuter, a pre-registered microchip, an identification tag, a collar, and a certificate for a free initial exam at a participating veterinarian.
Greyhound Friends of New Jersey will have its monthly "Meet and Greet" Sunday at PETCO in Charleston Shopping Center. Information about adopting retired racers will be offered and members will have their dogs with them to greet visitors. No dogs will be available for adoption at the event.
And as they do every weekend, volunteer rescue groups will have dogs and cats, puppies and kittens at adoption events around the borough. All the animals are spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccinations and ready to settle in at loving homes.
Here's the roundup:
Saturday: Dec. 13
Kitten and dog adoptions: Pet Lovers United Together as One (P.L.U.T.O) Rescue of Richmond County will be at PETCO in Charleston Shopping Center next to Home Depot, 2752 Veterans Rd. West, noon to 3 p.m. View the animals at www.plutorescue.petfinder.org
Cat and kitten adoptions: Staten Island Hope Animal Rescue will be at PETCO, 2795 Richmond Ave., New Springville, noon to 4 p.m. View the animals at www.statenislandhoperescue.org. Donations of food, litter and toys to the Staten Island Hope Animal Rescue holiday charity drive can be made at PETCO seven days a week.
Saturday & Sunday: Dec. 13 and 14
Cat and kitten adoptions: Members of the Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare will be in the cat adoption room at Petsmart, 1520 Forest Ave., Port Richmond, Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. to help visitors get to know the cats available for adoption. For additional information, phone Clo at 718-948-5623. View the animals at www.sicaw.petfinder.org
Sunday: Dec. 14
"Meet and Greet," sponsored by Greyhound Friends of New Jersey at PETCO in Charleston Shopping Center, 2752 Veterans Rd. West, noon to 3 p.m. Information about adopting retired racers will be offered and members will have their dogs with them to greet visitors. No dogs will be available for adoption at the event. For more information, call Cheryl or John Rosa at 718-442-3974.
Kitten adoptions: Kittens in the care of the Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare (SICAW) will be at PETCO in Charleston Shopping Center, Veterans Road West, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For additional information, phone Clo at 718-948-5623.
Dog adoptions: Dogs in the care of the Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare (SICAW) will be at Country Estate Kennel, 4838 Arthur Kill Rd., Charleston, 10 a.m. to noon. For additional information, phone Barbara at 718-356-2334. View the animals at www.sicaw.petfinder.org
Dog and cat adoptions: Fur Friends in Need will be at PETCO in Charleston Shopping Center, 2752 Veterans Road West, noon to 3 p.m. There will be dogs, puppies, and kittens to meet. View all available animals at www.furfriendsinneed.com
Tuesday and Thursday: Dec. 16 and 18
Pet food pantry: VCA Charities pet food pantry for dogs and cats whose families are in need at the Council of Jewish Organizations of Staten Island headquarters, 984 Post Ave., Port Richmond, noon to 2 p.m. First-time visitors need to provide identification with proof of address and may receive one bag of Hill's Science Diet dog food or cat food, or both, each month. The pantry is co-hosted by VCA Animal Hospitals, VCA Charities, and The Council of Jewish Organizations of Staten Island. For more information, contact Warren Niu, hospital manager, at Gateway Animal Hospital, 718-984-1000.
Saturday: Dec. 20
Low-cost vaccination clinic: For dogs and cats at Petland Discounts, in TJ Maxx Plaza, 1495A Forest Ave., Port Richmond, 10 to 11 a.m.. For prices and other information, visit www.petlandddiscounts.com or www.luvmypet.com
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Dog and cat adoptions/promotions: Animal Care & Control of NYC, 3139 Veterans Rd. West, Charleston. Adoption fees for cats and dogs 7 month and older are reduced in December. All adoption fees are waived for veterans who present valid military ID. Adoption hours are noon to 7 p.m. seven days a week.
Cat adoptions: Cats in the care of the Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare are in the adoption room at Petsmart, 1520 Forest Ave., Port Richmond.
Cat adoptions: Cats in the care of Pet Lovers United Together as One (P.L.U.T.O.) Rescue of Richmond County are at Merry Mutts Play-and-Stay, 654A Sharrotts Rd., Charleston, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Cat and kitten adoptions: Animals in the care of Staten Island Hope Rescue are at PETCO, 2795 Richmond Ave., New Springville, during store hours.