The Weekly Carnage: June 15, 2026
Names, images and stories of cats and dogs recently exterminated by Animal Care Centers of New York City.
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About NYC ACC KILLS memoriam posts
Like most New York City officials, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, NYC ACC staff as a rule do not respond to queries from The Scoop New York. Information in NYC ACC KILLS memoriam posts, therefore, is drawn from reader tips, records ACC has chosen to make public, and the ACC “at-risk outcomes” list.
As evidenced by its monthly and annual outcome data reports, 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 ACC record-keeping, memoriam posts are, sadly, bound to be incomplete. The Scoop New York continually adds names and images of ACC victims to NYC ACC KILLS as we find them. Follow NYC ACC KILLS and The Scoop New York on social media for updates.
If you’re with a rescue, or you’re an NYC ACC volunteer, and would like to contribute images of exterminate cats and dogs — or tell us about your experience working with ACC — please contact TSNY.
A note about names: Many animals come to NYC ACC with unknown histories, including their names. In addition, ACC does not always use the name a cat or dog is accustomed to, even if the agency knows what it is. As a result, many animals exterminated by ACC are never properly identified. Unfortunately, for the most part NYC ACC KILLS has only the names provided by ACC, even if those names are incorrect or nonsensical. ACC-assigned names are presented here without quotation marks unless TSNY can confirm an animal was known by a different name when admitted to ACC.
ACC operates under putative supervision by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, which endorses the publicly-funded killing of healthy and adoptable cats and dogs at will and with impunity.
CHIEF NYC ACC VETERINARIAN
Robin Brennen: Email 1, 2
OFFICIALS RESPONSIBLE FOR NYC ACC OVERSIGHT
Mayor Zohran Mamdani: Contact form
City Council Speaker Julie Menin: 212-788-7210; Email
Council health chair Lynn Schulman: 212-788-6981; Email
Comptroller Mark Levine: 212-669-3916; Contact forms
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams: 212-669-7250; Email
City Council members: Lookup
Borough presidents: BX; BK; MN; SI; QS
NYC DOH Commissioner Alister Martin: 311; Contact form
NYC DOH ACC minder Corinne Schiff: 646-632-6496; Email
In memoriam
CATS
At publication time NYC ACC KILLS had no information on cats recently exterminated by ACC. Subscribe to receive updated monthly NYC ACC KILLS memoriam posts.
DOGS
Surfer [254928]: 5 years old; killed June 7
Surfer, a stray stuck in a crowded kennel surrounded by barking dogs, still had hope in his heart. On intake he was social with handlers, leaning in for pets. During his few weeks at ACC, Surfer sat for treats, was easily leashed and did well on walks although he couldn’t bear going back inside after.
ACC killed Surfer on day 20.
Sunkissed Glow [255922]: 10 years old; killed June 7
Sunkissed Glow was killed seven days after she was found on the street. She seems to have been available for adoption on June 5, and then suddenly given a kill command and killed the next day, a silent kill.
Silverina [255058]: 9 years old; killed June 7
Silverina, found May 21 and killed 17 days later, was never listed for foster or adoption. A silent kill, she was never given a chance to find a home.
“Diamond” [250451]: 2 years old; killed June 8
“Diamond is a once in a lifetime girl,” said a volunteer. “She is a wiggly monster, silly and social, playing and cuddling with us despite the heat. We put her in a chicken outfit, but she’s a bit too much of a wiggle worm to really show it off. I personally love all of Diamond’s loose skin around her face. It gives her expressive forehead wrinkles and jowls I want to take a nap under. She’s a bit of a bull in a china shop — but the joy she brings to life is electric. Diamond is the type of girl you would get matching ‘best friends forever’ necklaces with.”
Diamond’s human passed away and Diamond, two other dogs, and a cat all ended up at ACC. ACC changed her name from Rajah to Diamond. You can only hope the volunteers whispered “Rajah” in her ear.
As time went by, Diamond became increasingly reactive to the dogs at ACC. Given the fake dog test, she pounced, proving nothing many behaviorists say but a strike against her at ACC. They spayed Diamond in April and killed her on day 77.
Hughie [252454]: 3 years old; killed June 10
“Hughie exudes sweetness,” a volunteer said. “He initiates cuddling and leans into us for petting. He wasn’t always this way though, he arrived to the shelter quite scared and wary of most handlers.”
Hughie, a stray, was underweight on intake, with bleeding broken nails, and issues with his eyes, which were never diagnosed or treated.
“Through time, though,” the volunteer continued, “he’s warmed up nicely. He loves to offer his paw and when we aren’t paying attention to him, he waves it in front of us to get to put the focus back on him.”
ACC killed Hughie on day 53.
Mangu [254054]: 1 year old; killed June 10
A volunteer wrote, “Mangu was found on the lower east side, hiding in fear in the park. His finder kept him until she could no longer care for him, at which point he was brought to ACC. Mangu has been understandably nervous with all his life changes recently, but is a gentle, sweet boy. He is calm, but doesn’t take much interest in treats right now, but when he gets a toy his whole face lights up. Mangu zooms and jumps, and clearly toys are the way to his heart.”
A video of Mangu shows just how thrilled he was by toys. ACC killed Mangu on day 33.
Mambo [255386]: age unknown; killed June 10
Mambo was found on May 26 and never listed for foster or adoption, a silent kill. He was found collapsed in his kennel, 15 days after he arrived. ACC listed the following issues: anorexia, tetraparesis, severe jaundice, anemia, suspect seizure. Surely, those issues didn’t suddenly appear. Was he being treated? Why wasn’t he placed on the priority list for rescue?
Hamburglar [251043]: 2 years old; killed June 11
ACC described Hamburglar as “a stray with a big personality and even bigger heart.” Once he gets to know someone, “He becomes very affectionate and excited to interact, often seeking attention and wanting to be close to his handler.”
ACC listed as available for adoption. For reasons unknown, they later issued a kill command without first placing him on the at-risk [of being killed by ACC] list, which would have given rescue organizations and networkers, the opportunity to find him a home. It would have also made his records available to the public.
ACC killed Hamburglar on day 70, a silent kill.
Couch Surfer [251916]: 1 year old; killed June 12
Couch Surfer was an exuberant puppy. ACC said during his medical exam, he was relaxed, very wiggly, and jumped a lot; “he’s just so high energy and doesn’t know any manners yet.”
Couch Surfer was “kennel reactive.” Frustrated by being locked into a kennel, he was known to bite the lock, thinking perhaps he might bust himself out, but remained cooperative.
There’s no evidence in ACC’s notes that they tried to teach him better manners or find additional outlets for his exuberance. Instead, ACC killed Couch Surfer on day 62.
Selkie [255988]: 5 years old; killed June 12
Selkie, a Siberian husky, arrived at ACC a stray, trembling with fear and pancaking when being returned to his kennel.
Once outside, Selkie ignored passersby and dogs, but after walks lasting only a few minutes balked at being returned to his kennel.
Instead of helping him, ACC killed Selkie 13 days after they found him tied up at a park.
Canela [255598]: 2 years old; killed June 13
On intake, Canela, a stray, showed off her wiggles to all, was happy and friendly during her medical exam. She loved people, but not the dogs there.
Within a few days, she was nervous and whimpering. They didn’t make a video or seemingly pay much attention to Canela.
Like many of the dogs there, Canela caught CIRDC. She was killed on day 17 before her kennel cough was resolved.
Junior [253451]: 1 year old; killed June 13
At just 35 pounds when found tied up on May 22, Junior was underweight. He was briefly listed for rescue, but ACC decided he shouldn’t have a chance to find a home.
ACC put Junoir on kill command and exterminated him the next day, day 23. Because he was a silent kill, never put on the at-risk list, ACC’s notes on Junior weren’t made public.
Chulo [254388]: 1 year old: killed June 13
Found in a cemetery on May 13, Chulo was brought to ACC by the police. Briefly listed for rescue, he was then put on hold.
Denied a chance to find a home, ACC killed him on day 32. Because he was a silent kill, his records aren’t publicly available.
Nina [228511]: 4 years old; killed June 13
A volunteer writes, “Nina has been in and out of the shelter a few times since she arrived in June last year [2025]. She was reclaimed quickly, and came back just as fast. She went to foster for a few months, came back and was reclaimed at the last moment when she was set to be euthanized.” After being reclaimed Nina returned to ACC in early May when her owner was arrested.
Nina’s foster wrote that she was a “sweetheart who strikes the perfect balance between playful and cozy. She enjoys her walks and will happily trot along, but her true passion is curling up on the couch for a good nap or snuggle session. She’s also a big fan of people-watching — give her a balcony or a window and she’ll happily hang out, watching the world go by like it’s her favorite show.
“She’s been known to fall asleep flat on her back with her paws in the air and snore like she owns the place! On walks, Nina lies down when she sees other dogs because she really wants to say hello. She’s non-reactive and has shown nothing but friendliness so far…
“Nina isn’t a fan of the crate — but she doesn’t need one! She’s quiet, gentle, and non-destructive when left to relax freely. One of her sweetest quirks is ‘corncobbing’ and gently sucking on her blanket or stuffed animal to self-soothe — she never destroys them, just cuddles and comforts herself …. If you’re looking for a loving, goofy, low-maintenance companion with a heart of gold, Nina might just be your perfect match.”
ACC killed sweet Nina, enrolled in their “Shelter Scholar” program, on day 40.
T’Challa [255120]: 7 years old; killed June 13
ACC killed T’Challa on day 23 because they said he needed better manners. He was mouthy and easily aroused. He was also easily leashed and did well on walks.
Cute T’Challa had been found as a stray and spent some time with his finder — how long they don’t say. There, he got into a conflict with the resident dog and bit the finder’s finger when they were being separated. Unwitnessed accounts such as these are a handy excuse to kill dogs fast. Not that ACC needs excuses, thanks to indifferent NYC elected officials.
