This report is issued to the Mayor and the Speaker of the City Council in accordance with Local Law 204
of 2019, which mandates annual reporting on the city’s animal welfare service and program needs for all
five boroughs.
Pursuant to Local Law 59 of 2011, the 2022 Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) Annual Report provides information on outcomes for animals at ACC, field rescues, resource center transfers and staffing.
Semi-annual report of data regarding animal cruelty complaints: (1) the number of complaint reports the department receives alleging an act of animal cruelty and (2) the number of arrests made as a result of responses by the department to complaints of animal cruelty.
Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, winter weather and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.
Semi-annual report of data regarding animal cruelty complaints: (1) the number of complaint reports the department receives alleging an act of animal cruelty and (2) the number of arrests made as a result of responses by the department to complaints of animal cruelty. The data required pursuant
Semi-annual reports on the number of complaints received and arrests made by the department regarding animal cruelty. The data is disaggregated by precinct where the complaint occurred or the arrest was made.