Barking Day – Pet Adoption Festival!

September 28, 2024

You – and your dog – are invited to join us for our 3rd Annual Barking Day on Park to Park 103’s Shared Street.  All activities are FREE! (Pet adoption fees are listed below.) 

PET ADOPTIONS 

Talented artists will be offering SKETCH PORTRAITS of pets & their people

Snap a pic of your pooch in our DOGGY PHOTO BOOTH

Enter your dog in our UGLY SWEATER CONTEST

Plus GAMES, CHALK ART, & MORE

Bring TOYS, TOWELS, & PET FOOD to drop off at the ACC PET SUPPLY DRIVE – the Mobile Adoption Truck will be accepting collections until 5pm. (more details below)

LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES by:

Councilmember 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 select 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. 

Can’t make it to Barking Day? Find another ACC pet adoption event near you.

Please visit their website to learn more about the Adoption Process

To help ensure a smooth process, complete a general adoption application in advance: 

ADOPTION FEES:

ACC waives fees for military vets & seniors adopting senior pets.

Adopters with an IDNYC card receive $25 off adoption fees.  

Dogs & Puppies: 

  • 6 mos & under: $250
  • 7 mos & over: $75
  • Small dogs (20lbs & Under) 7 mos & over: $150

*NYC residents must purchase $8.50 – $34 dog license

Cats & Kittens:

  • 6 mos & under: $175
  • 7 mos – 4 years: $75
  • 5 years & over: $25 
  • Two Kittens: $200

ACC provides a comprehensive adoption package that includes:

  • Spaying or neutering your new pet
  • Initial wellness vaccinations
  • Certificate for a free exam a participating veterinarian practice
  • Pre-registered Microchip
  • Collar for cats and dogs


WANT TO SUPPORT ACC’S EFFORTS? 

DONATE ITEMS:

Drop your items off at BARKING DAY. The Mobile Adoption Truck will be taking collections during the entire event. 

ACC will accept new & second-hand pet items. They ask that any used items are cleaned prior to donating. 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

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 received generous food and toy donations from Little Creatures Store on Columbus and Puppy Tale Lodge on the East Side.

Puppy Tale Lodge
*Prizes:
One full grooming session
One Bath Plus service, which includes a full bath, nail trimming, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, paw pad shaving, sanitary shave, and trimming around the eyes.
*Contact Information:
Puppy Tale Lodge 
Phone: (929) 339-0022
Visit Puppy Tale Lodge

Little Creatures Store
*Prizes:
Dog food
Toys :teddy_bear:
*Contact Information:
Little Creatures Store 
Phone: (212) 799-4800
Visit Little Creatures Store

Thank you to both establishments for their support and contributions!


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