Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals

08/21/2026

After spending an entire summer with the whole family together, your dog or cat may be affected by the abrupt change in routine once your kids go back to school. Not only will they have to deal with a new schedule, but there are safety concerns to take into consideration for pets at home alone. Here are some tips for a smooth, back-to-school transition for your pet.

To read more on back-to-school pet safety, visit https://www.amcny.org/pet_health_library/back-to-school-pet-safety/

08/21/2026

Fix The Future Fundraiser by Spoiled Bitch Dog Boutique

Friday, August 21, 2026
5 pm - 10 pm
Saint James Brewery
430 N Country Road
St. James NY 11780

Fix The Future is a fundraiser to raise money for spay and neuter services for adoptable dogs. There will be raffles, giveaways, merch & more! It is a dog friendly event!

08/19/2026

Victory 4 The Voiceless Animal Rescue's Fall Brunch Event Is Back!

Fall For Our Cause Brunch
Sunday, October 4th, 2026
12 - 4pm
Hilton Garden Inn - Trevi Room
1100 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314

Come and be a voice for the voiceless.

It's an event like no other and we look forward to fun time with you!

**We welcome both individual guests & groups of all sizes**

EVENT TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-fall-for-our-cause-brunch

(No Event Ticket Sales Day Of Event)

TICKET SALES END 10/2/2026

Your ticket includes:
Brunch Buffet, Unlimited Mimosa, Bellini, Bloody Mary & Dessert
Bingo Cards & Prizes, Digital Photos & Live DJ

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT https://www.victory4thevoiceless.com/events

08/19/2026

View all ACC animals for adoption:
https://nycacc.app/

08/19/2026

From Voters for Animal Rights

SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO EXPAND PROTECTIONS FOR RENTERS WITH PETS

Right now, thousands of renters in New York City are one "no pets" clause away from an impossible choice — give up their home, or give up a member of their family. It's one of the most common reasons animals end up surrendered to NYC's already-overcrowded shelters, and it disproportionately hits renters who have the fewest housing options to begin with.

The City Council is considering Intro 305 and Intro 435, two bills that would expand protections for renters with pets and help keep companion animals in their homes and out of the shelter system. Together, they'd close major gaps in the city's current pet-friendly housing laws, giving far more New Yorkers real legal protection against losing their home over a pet.

Urge your Council Member to protect renters with companion animals now. https://secure.ngpvan.com/ojveabRzvEmPxaIKINjVFg2?link_id=0&can_id=bd8dc392c480e7220d817fd7eb284932&source=email-keep-companion-animals-with-their-families&email_referrer=email_3356657&email_subject=keep-companion-animals-with-their-families-__&&

Nobody should have to choose between a roof over their head and the companion animal they love. Forcing that choice is cruel — and we can do better, for animals and the people who love them.

Thank you for taking action.

08/19/2026

ALL ABOUT RABBIT RESCUE ADOPTION EVENT IN BUSHWICK THIS WEEKEND!

Date: Sunday, August 23rd
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Lovejoys
Address: 412 Troutman St, Bushwick, NY 11237

Looking for a partner for your rabbit? Email [email protected] to set a speed date for your bun (all appointments must be made in advance).

Need help with nail trims or grooming? Stop by between 12–2 PM — services are available by donation.

See all of AARR's adoptable buns: https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/ny/forest-hills/all-about-rabbits-rescue-inc-ny1145/?zlinkid=cd726878-ac1d-415c-b088-479a1e9398a0

08/17/2026

From My Dog Is My Home

My Dog Is My Home's FREE webinar, The Path to Pet-Inclusive Housing: How You Can Keep People & Pets Together, will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 1PM - 2PM ET on Zoom.

This live webinar is especially for homeless services providers and other organizations that would like to learn more about how to offer pet-inclusive emergency and permanent housing.

REGISTER HERE
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczMceqC3yVgKa4-9GW_JqRs0dK9G1oXP18ly_cIg0Y8fcH_A/viewform

Led by My Dog Is My Home Director of Programs Shoshana Mostoller, MSW, VSW, participants will have the opportunity to:

✔️ Learn more about the benefits of providing pet-inclusive housing

✔️ Find out about low-cost solutions for accommodating pets in emergency housing (including congregant settings) & permanent housing

✔️ Find out what policies you'll need to welcome pets into emergency or permanent housing

✔️ Ask questions during the pet-inclusive housing Q&A with an expert

✔️ Learn more about My Dog Is My Home’s support for housing providers and local governments

08/17/2026

From Wild Bird Fund

Take a Walk on the Wild Side!

WBF Fall Migration Central Park Bird Walks

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30AM, Starting September 11th

Meet at West 77th and Central Park West

$25 member/ $30 non-member
(Reservations required)

Click here to purchase tickets: https://wbf.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/wbf/eventList.jsp?publicNologin=1



Please join us and expert birders Carine Mitchell, Ricki Ravitts and Hendrik Weideman for a bird walk through Central Park as we see which migrants are stopping by NYC for a quick visit on their way south. We will be scanning the park for those hard-to-ID warblers, as well as tanagers, thrushes, flycatchers, swallows, kinglets and nuthatches. We'll also keep our eyes out for migrating raptors, including Cooper's hawks and even bald eagles.

08/17/2026

Last week, NYC Bird Alliance and nearly 100 Avian Advocates rallied alongside Council Member Harvey Epstein as he introduced Intro 0998 to City Council – legislation that would reduce unnecessary nighttime lighting in commercial and office buildings.

Artificial light at night poses a major threat to migrating birds, disorienting and drawing them into our dangerous urban environment where they face deadly collisions. This bill is a major step toward protecting the warblers, sparrows, thrushes, and kinglets that pass through the five boroughs.

Take 30 seconds to contact your Council Member today and ask them to support Lights Out Legislation (Intro 0998 - Epstein)!

CONTACT YOUR COUNCIL MEMBER

Each year, millions of birds migrate through New York City, relying on the natural light of the stars for navigation. But nighttime light pollution disrupts this process, disorienting birds and drawing them into our dangerous urban environment where they face deadly collisions. 

08/14/2026