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Two Dozen Cats Abandoned In Milk Crates Outside Brooklyn Animal Shelter
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Max Rivlin-Nadler
Published Aug 25, 2014
Modified Aug 25, 2014
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Max Rivlin-Nadler
Published Aug 25, 2014
Modified Aug 25, 2014
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On August 15th, eleven cats were left outside of a Brooklyn animal shelter, where they were found stashed in milk crates which were taped shut. Three days later, twelve other cats were delivered in the same fashion.
Workers at Animal Care & Control of New York's Brooklyn center are dealing with the cats, but would like the public to know that this is not the right way to unload unwanted felines. "We’ve taken these cats in, but there are better ways for members of the community to surrender pets or bring in stray animals,” Risa Weinstock, the shelter's executive director told The Daily News.
The crates and shopping cart the cats were left in. / Animal Care and Control of NYC
The shelter is required by law to take in every cat that comes through (or is dropped outside) of its doors, but often has trouble finding homes for the abundance of cats that wind up at the shelter. Because of the surplus, the shelter frequently euthanizes unwanted cats.
“Our goal is to re-home unclaimed animals that come our way, and having more details about an animal’s background significantly helps our efforts at doing so,” Weinstock said. “Only by working together with the community can we give more cats and other animals the second chances they deserve.”
If you have a pet you feel you can longer care for, Animal Care and Control has more information to help guide you through the process.
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Max Rivlin-Nadler
Max Rivlin-Nadler has been a contributor to Gothamist since 2013. He has also reported for the New York Times, NPR, and The Intercept. His years-long investigation into New York City's arcane civil forfeiture laws led to a series of reforms which altered a practice that had been taking millions from poor communities for decades. Recently, he brought back a surfing habit from a few years on the west coast, and would love to see you all out in the Rockaways.
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