If an animal comes as a stray, ACC will hold the animal for 72 hours during which time we will search through various databases for any reports of lost pets that may fit the description of that animal. You can also register the cat in ACC's found pets database. You can bring an animal to most veterinary hospitals to scan the animal for a microchip. If the animal has identification, you can contact the owner directly. If you are able to safely contain the animal and are unable to provide vet care please call the general number 21 and/or email to arrange a time for you to bring the cat in and to allow us to prepare for the pet’s arrival.īringing in a stray cat may not be in his/her best interest if the cat appears healthy and thriving in the community. The kittens will leave their mothers when they are able to take care of themselves. You should leave mother cats with kittens where they are. You may also bring a lost dog to a Care Center drop-off location.įor injured wildlife, you may also find a NYS licensed wildlife rehabilitator on NYS Department of Environmental Conservation website.įind an NYS licensed wildlife rehabilitator.ĪCC does not capture or trap healthy, stray, or roaming cats and they do not accept reports about healthy mother cats that are still taking care of their kittens. During normal business hours, Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) accepts reports by phone of large injured wildlife (such as deer), stray or abandoned dogs, or wandering dogs that appear to be lost pets.

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