How to Report an Abandoned Dog in NYC

Reporting an abandoned dog in New York can be easily achieved with a phone call.

New York contracts Animal Care and Control of New York City to retrieve abandoned or stray dogs. A care center is located in each borough to assist the public and local governments with abandoned dogs. Animal Care and Control receives calls during the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. After 5 p.m. calls should be directed to the local police precinct.

Things You'll Need

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Instructions

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      Locate the Animal Care and Control center at your borough. Centers can be found on the Animal Care and Control center website.

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      Call 311 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. After 5 p.m., contact your local police precinct.

    • 3

      Report the location of the abandoned dog.

    • 4

      Provide a detailed description of the dog to assist Animal Care and Control with locating the dog.