4th Annual Barking Day – Sunday, September 27th, 2026
Pets and their Humans are invited to join us for our 4th Annual Barking Day with Pet Adoption On Park to Park 103’s Shared Street. All activities are FREE! (Pet adoption fees are listed below.)
Talented artists will be offering SKETCH PORTRAITS of pets & their people
Snap a pic of your pooch in our DOGGY PHOTO BOOTH
Pet Craft Station will be ready for your pets to create art!
Backgammon Tables with Former World Champion Antoinette Williams
Chess Tables
Live Music!
Pet Supply Drive – Accepting TOYS, TOWELS, & unopened PET FOOD.
Majority Leader Council member SHAUN ABREU of NYC Council District 7 will be joining the festivities.
Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) will be there with their MOBILE ADOPTION TRUCK with adoptable dogs and cats looking for their forever homes.
Only selected animals will attend Barking Day, but you can view ALL adoptable animals available from the ACC in advance on their Adoption Search page.
PET ADOPTIONS are on a first-come, first-served basis. Their lines typically start about 1 hour prior to the event’s start.
To help ensure a smooth process, complete a general adoption application in advance:
Dogs & Puppies:
6 mos & under: $250
7 mos & over: $75
Small dogs (20lbs & Under) 7 mos & over: $150
*NYC residents must purchase a $8.50 – $34 dog license
Cats & Kittens:
6 mos & under: $125
7 mos – 4 years: $75
5 years & over: $25
Two Kittens: $200
*ACC waives fees for military vets & seniors adopting senior pets.
*Adopters with an IDNYC card receive $25 off adoption fees.
*ACC provides a comprehensive adoption package that includes:
- Spaying or neutering your new pet
- Initial wellness vaccinations
- Certificate for a free exam at a participating veterinarian practice
- Pre-registered Microchip
- Collar for cats and dogs
WANT TO SUPPORT ACC’S EFFORTS?
DONATE ITEMS:
Drop your items off during BARKING DAY. The Mobile Adoption Truck will be taking collections during the entire event.
ACC can accept:
- Unopened and unexpired food and treats
- Blankets, Towels, Sheets
- Leashes and Harnesses
- Crates and Carriers
- Enrichment Toys
- Unopened Litter, Pellets, and Hay
*ACC will accept new & second-hand pet items. They ask that any used items be cleaned prior to donating.
WISH LISTS:
Purchase needed items directly from ACC’s wish lists with Chewy and Amazon, and they will be shipped to animals in need in ACC Care Centers.
We are grateful to all volunteers and establishments for their support and contributions. Please thank and patronize our generous neighborhood stores:
Little Creatures Columbus
(212) 799-2222
Visit Little Creatures Columbus
PetQua
(212) 865-7500
Visit PetQua
Puppy Tale Lodge Salon
(929) 339-0022
Visit Puppy Tale Lodge Salon
This event is brought to you by:
Park to Park 103 Shared Street
West 102nd & 103rd Streets Block Association
NYC District 7 Council Member Shaun Abreu
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