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New York City Should Start Drowning Dogs Again

After ACC's three-week meltdown, New Yorkers deserve to see what they're subsidizing. Especially the killings.

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Brad Aaron
Aug 08, 2025
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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.

Maverick [61060] being dragged to his death by NYC ACC staff in Manhattan on May 9, 2019. Video still via Andrew Weprin/X. Photo illustration: The Scoop New York

Update: As of August 14, the ACC website indicates the pound is still shut to intakes. TSNY is now tracking the closure on social media and will continue to do so until the system is again fully functional, or what passes for it.

Update: As of Saturday, August 9, the ACC website indicates the pound system either is again closed to intakes or has not, in fact, reopened since July 18. The Scoop New York has queried the usual suspects.

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