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Mayor Adams has announced his support to end the use of horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, calling on the New York City Council to pass legislation and signing Executive Order 56, “Preparing for the Cessation of Horse-drawn Carriages in New York City.” Read more here.
The new Paul A. Vallone Queens Animal Care Center represents the City’s ongoing commitment to its furriest, four-legged residents – as well as their human families.
Cute canines from Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) and the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) took part in a “City Howl” pet adoption event during Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog-Month. Learn about pet adoption.
Hundreds of different species call the Big Apple home. From soaring hawks to curious coyotes, it’s no surprise that we encounter animals everywhere from our parks and greenspaces to our roads and roofs. After all, they’re New Yorkers, too!
Mayor Adams joined in the grand opening celebration for the new Staten Island Animal Care Center, a project that was managed by DDC for DOHMH and Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC). The lobby is dedicated to Tommy Monahan, a Staten Island boy who loved animals. Learn more
Welcome
The Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare, housed within the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit, has the power to advise and assist the Mayor in the coordination and cooperation among City agencies that are involved in animal welfare administration, regulation, management or programs, and is the City's liaison regarding animal welfare needs and concerns.
The Office recognizes the many connections between human and (non-human) animal well-being, and aims to foster a more humane city for all.
The Mayor's Office of Animal Welfare has four main focus areas:
- Companion Animals
- Wildlife
- Working Animals
- Human Dimensions of Animal Welfare
Quick Links
Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC)
ACC, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization contracted by the City of New York to provide animal-sheltering services across the five boroughs, has information on adopting and fostering animals, volunteering, resources to help pets stay with their families, and more.
WildlifeNYC
Hundreds of different species call the Big Apple home. NYC.gov/wildlife is your go-to resource to learn more about urban wildlife, including raccoons, deer, coyotes, and more.
NYC 311
Report concerns about animals—including abandoned pets, sick or injured animals, animal abuse, and more—to 311. (Call 911 to report animal abuse in progress).
Climate Action Guide
Switching to just one plant-based meal per week can reduce your carbon footprint considerably. Learn more ways to help our planet, health and animals with this guide from the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice.