Adopting an animal is a big commitment and when making this important decision it is advised to think carefully about it, especially during these dates, when Christmas presents tend to be given, according to Liliana Bravo, adoption supervisor at the Animal Care Center of New York.
“Over the past few years we have seen many people come to adopt at Christmas and we always like to see more relatives arrive, but we just ask that it is a responsible decision, that when they adopt an animal it is for life because they are part of their family.” argues Bravo.
In this center located at 326 East 110th Street in Harlem was Connie Estrada, an early arrival from the Bronx and excited to complete the process of adopting her new pet.
Estrada, who went to the center to possibly adopt, indicates:
“I’m adopting a cat because I need something to give me affection, to keep it, to take care of it”.
This process can be a bit complex and tiring and unfortunately Estrada was unable to take the kitten away due to medical reasons but the staff assure they are here to help and willing to make any case a success.
“The best thing is that they come here to the center, we can help them fill out the application, but they can also call us and we will apply by phone,” Bravo says.
There’s something for everyone here, from dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs, and depending on size, each animal has an adoption fee ranging from $25 to $250.
About 200 animals, like this one, are waiting for a new home in this centerbut before adopting them it is necessary to take into account the following.
“It’s another cost that they have to take into account because they will have to go to the vet for their vaccinations, their toys also have to keep in mind that they will have to be comfortable with other costs,” continues Brava Liliana.
Bravo, who is an animal lover, says if you can’t adopt, at least share the information with those close to you so they can find homes in the future.
As Liliana Bravo, Adoption Supervisor at the Center for Animal Care of New York says, “Help us find homes for everyone.”
For more information, call 212-788-4000 or visit nycacc.org.
