January 2025
Names and images of cats and dogs reported exterminated by NYC ACC in January 2025.
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About NYC ACC KILLS memoriam posts
Information in NYC ACC KILLS memoriam posts is drawn from the NYC ACC “at-risk outcomes” list. As evidenced by its monthly and annual outcome data reports, however, ACC kills far more cats and dogs than appear on the at-risk list. ACC exterminates many healthy and adoptable cats and dogs without first offering them for adoption. Victims of this ACC practice are known among advocates as “silent kills.”
ACC will often spay or neuter a cat or dog only to exterminate her or him during recovery, or soon after. This practice is known as “spay-neuter-kill.”
Known silent kills and spay-neuter-kill victims are identified as such by NYC ACC KILLS.
Since cats are underrepresented on ACC’s “at-risk outcomes” list, they are also underrepresented here.
Due to gaps in NYC ACC record-keeping, memoriam posts are, sadly, bound to be incomplete. Names and images of exterminated animals we miss will be added after publication when possible.
If you’re with a rescue, or you’re an NYC ACC volunteer, and would like to contribute images of cats and dogs killed by ACC, please contact TSNY.
NYC ACC January 2025 outcome data
CATS KILLED THIS MONTH: 103
DOGS KILLED THIS MONTH: 128
CATS KILLED THIS YEAR: 103
DOGS KILLED THIS YEAR: 128
Note that ACC omits from its “euthanasia” totals owner-surrendered animals who were exterminated without being offered for adoption. Placement rates reported by ACC do not include such cats and dogs, but they are counted among the dead by TSNY.
Cats and dogs whom ACC classifies as “passed” or “lost” are named and counted by TSNY, among the cats and dogs ACC destroyed with intent.
In memoriam
CATS
Parsley [217506], 2 years old. Volunteers say Parsley was dumped at ACC for scratching her owner. Being a cat, she did not immediately take to her new surroundings. Parsley reportedly contracted an upper respiratory infection at ACC, where disease transmission among captive animals is common. Because she was sick, ACC exterminated Parsley after less than a month.
DOGS
Zoey [216153], 3 years old. Zoey was kicked out of her home and separated from two children she loved after a new baby arrived. Like many dogs admitted to ACC, Zoey was frightened — a death sentence at the NYC kill pound. ACC killed Zoey after three weeks.
Remy [201236], 10 years old. Remy reportedly came to ACC from a home where physical violence was common. Described as “the gentlest of souls,” Remy was so frightened at ACC that volunteer say she was “chewing a hole” in the wall of her kennel. ACC exterminated Remy after 17 days.
Robert [191779], 1 year old. Robert was admitted to ACC in January 2024, when he was just a few weeks old. He was returned to the pound 11 months later. Reportedly because he behaved like a puppy, ACC put Robert on death row. ACC killed Robert after just three weeks.
Echo [215826], 11 months old. Echo was found “tied up in the freezing cold and abandoned by the person he trusted.” Echo was sick with kennel cough at ACC. ACC exterminated puppy Echo after five weeks.
Ashland [215510], 2 years old. Ashland was found tied up with another dog, Woodland, who was reportedly placed with a rescue. After separating him forever from another dog he was potentially bonded with, ACC exterminated Ashland six weeks later.
Baby [214739], 7 years old. Silent kill. Baby was warehoused at ACC for over a month before she was put on death row — at about the same time ACC released her info to volunteers working to save the “shelter”’s death row animals. ACC killed Baby about 10 days later.
Saint [214430], 5 years old. Described as a “sweet boy” who wanted “to make friends with the new humans in his life,” Saint thought his people were taking him on a car ride when they dumped him at NYC ACC, reportedly because he was sick. ACC exterminated Saint after six weeks.
Pringle [216270], 4 years old. NYPD took Pringle to ACC as a stray after officers reportedly shot three tranq darts into her, leaving one dart in her flesh during transport. Pringle was scared and confused at ACC, which landed her on death row. ACC exterminated Pringle after one month.
Gunther [214521], 5 years old. Gunther was dumped by his family reportedly because he got too excited around the new baby. Rather than place him with people who would love and care for him forever, ACC exterminated Gunther after one month.
Glamorous [217482], 1 year old. Brought to ACC as a stray, Glamorous was initially “friendy” and “social.” But because she was “frightened and overwhelmed” when left alone in a cage, ACC kill-listed her for behavoir issues and exterminated her after just two weeks.
Hammer [215905], 1 year old. “Stunning” Hammer had a good start in life, volunteers say, “with kids and hour long walks, and bones and toys and games of fetch.” Surrendered due to a move, ACC killed him after five weeks.
Crew [215222], 4 years old. Crew was “with his family since the day he was born” until he was surrendered due to owner health issues. A “highly active, playful boy” described by volunteers as a “very good listener,” Crew was at the “shelter” less than a month before ACC exterminated him.
Tinsel [217383], 2 years old. Tinsel was reportedly found on Christmas Eve, tied to a fence by a rusted chain around his neck “that had to be cut off.” Shy and scared, volunteers believe Tinsel had never known peace in his short life. Rather than keeping him safe until placing him in his forever home, ACC exterminated Tinsel after just two weeks.
Mascarpone/Avery [214282], 4 years old. ACC apparently changed Mascarpone’s name to “Avery.” Surrendered by his people for behavior, volunteers said Mascarpone “seems used to family life, staying cozy with his person and sitting for treats.” ACC exterminated him after two weeks.
Tanner [191538], 4 years old. Tanner reportedly had a home until his people, moving into housing that does not allow pets, returned him to ACC. Though shy, volunteers said Tanner warmed to them quickly, “leaning almost right into our laps for cuddles.” ACC exterminated Tanner after five weeks.
Sugar Cube [217495], 6 years old. Surrendered as a stray, Sugar Cube was “confused, scared, [and] overwhelmed” when he arrived at ACC, where he reportedly suffered from kennel cough. Because it was easier than finding him a loving home, ACC killed Sugar Cube after three weeks.
Peppa [217275], 1 year old. Described by volunteers as “adorable” and “exuberant,” Peppa was reclaimed from ACC by her people only to end up there again. She did not survive the second stay, as ACC exterminated Peppa after less than a month.
Persia [218388], 1 year old. Persia was surrendered to ACC as a stray. ACC reportedly put her on death row after she resisted being shoved into a kennel because, according to volunteers, she wanted “to be with people all the time.” ACC killed Persia after eight days.
Madara [213753], 4 years old. Madara was brought to ACC as a stray by NYPD. Tense and frightened, volunteers say he “seemed more relaxed” when released from the NYPD crate. ACC killed him 11 weeks later.
Walnut [211196], 4 years old. Walnut reportedly showed signs of abuse when he was surrendered to ACC by people who’d had him two months. ACC exterminated him two weeks later.
Siah [217814], 2 years old. Siah was surrendered by his person due to finances, separating him from his humans and his bonded cat sister, Lucky, who was also dumped. Siah was so gentle he was “known to cuddle and sleep next to [his family’s] newborn baby.” ACC killed him after three weeks.
Kali [213203], 5-7 years old. “Cute cute” Kali was brought to ACC by someone who “found her tied up.” On intake, Kali was underweight with her face and body covered in “scars and open wounds,” indicating a history of abuse. She was reportedly still sick when ACC killed her after two months.
Ms. Cool [212912], 2 years old. Described by volunteers as a “cuddlebug,” Ms. Cool was reportedly dumped by her people due to their landlord’s “no pets” policy. ACC killed her three months later.
Jetta [217355], 8 years old. Jetta reportedly lived with the same people until they dumped her, sick, on Christmas Eve. Rather than treat her illnesses and find her a forever home, ACC killed her after less than a month.
Mocha Mocha [218439], 2 years old. Mocha Mocha was reportedly dumped by her person after she thought she was protecting him from a friend while he was drunk and vomiting. ACC killed her 13 days later.
Tommy [218461], 2 years old. Tommy was taken to ACC after he was found chained to a park fence. Before transporting him, NYPD reportedly shot Tommy with a tranquilizer, injuring his shoulder. ACC killed him 15 days later.
Baelon [210372], 2 years old. Baelon arrived at ACC as a stray. Described by volunteers as "very friendly, outgoing, wiggly and sweet," ACC exterminated him after four months.
Klondike [213340], 3 years old. Klondike was surrendered to ACC as a stray. He was scared at first, then "opened up," seeking treats from handlers. Though Klondike was young and healthy, ACC killed him after 90 days.