Clever and Bella: Neglected, Abused, Tortured and Killed by NYC DOH's ACC

NYC DOH Acting Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse continues to ignore queries about ACC brutality on her watch.

The Scoop New York is a website and newsletter covering the movement for a true no-kill New York State, from BUF to BK. NYC ACC KILLS, published by TSNY, enumerates and memorializes adoptable cats and dogs who were exterminated by Animal Care Centers of New York City.

NYC DOH ACC victims Clever (left) and Bella. Bella was exterminated without being offered for adoption, contrary to ACC’s contract with the city. Bella was killed after she was subjected to spay surgery, in violation of common decency. Photo illustration: The Scoop New York

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It’s October 3, 2025. This is The Weekly Poop.

This week, New York City companion animal advocates are mourning Clever and Bella, who were neglected, abused, tortured and exterminated by the NYC health department kill pound, under the supervision of NYC DOH Acting Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse, for the crime of arriving at NYC ACC scared and alone.

Dr. Morse doesn’t want to talk about it.