Animal Center of Queens

Need Help with Training/Behavior Issues For Your Dog or Cat?? Click Here	>>> Click here to see our Pets for Adoption!	See the video of the ACQ on NY1 Time Warner Channel 1
>>> Click here to see our Recent Adoptions!

Help Support Our No-Kill Shelter Want to Help the Animals? Use BuyForCharity to make your online purchases from Petco, PetSmart, Target, Macy's, Overstock, and many more with a percentage of each purchase benefiting the Animals, and there's NO extra cost to you!! Click Here to Register and Select 'Animal Center of Queens' as your Cause and begin shopping at the BuyForCharityMall page...	Click Here For an Application (Remember to 'Save' the form on your pc before completing)	Alleviate the financial stress of unexpected medical expenses and generate funds for us at the same time! Click Here to apply for ShelterCare Pet Insurance. How it works: ShelterCare Pet Insurance Programs cover you when your pet needs essential veterinary care from an illness or injury. Every time a completed application for a ShelterCare program is generated through the ACQ website, the ACQ receives a $25 donation to help cover common needs like blankets, litter and food. This donation is of no cost to you and provides us with essential funds!! Make the right move and enroll today!

Raskal, a Lab/Pointer mix, is a stunningly handsome young boy full of energy. Very friendly fellow who wants a home to play in and be loved.	White cats typically get adopted quickly so friendly and affectionate Polar is wondering why is she still in a cage? Come adopt Polar now!	Where are all the Tortie Lovers? Beautiful Anastasia is here waiting for you...	Chewy is a tiny girl still searching for a home. This sweetie so wants a lap to snuggle in. She's adorable !!!

As one of our "senior citizens" of the ACQ, Dotty is just looking for a home to relax and explore in. She's the perfect choice for those who are adventurous, yet laid-back!	Samantha was abandoned in an unruly condition until our groomer worked her magic on her. Now she looks like what she is, which is a Shih Tzu (with her cute little sweater on her). She deserves to be the perfect elderly lap dog that she should be.	Dane is a 10 year old Schnauzer who is blind and was dumped by his heartless owner at Aqueduct racetrack. Help us put Dane in the winners circle...	Kittens are very susceptible their first few weeks of life to illness. Your donations allow us to buy medicines to keep them healthy

Mandy is a gorgeous and affectionate 3 yr old who is diabetic. She needs an owner to take care of her insulin twice a day. Mandy will return your kindness twice over.	Sable is a 1 year old mama who is diagnosed as FIV+ (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Positive). She can still live her long life with just you or another FIV+ kitty. Please help our mama!	Star was surrendered to us with pyometra. She is one sweet 6 yr old Chow Chow who is just so happy to be alive. But, she needs a lot of help in order to hang in there. Let Star shine in your sky.	Rudy was abandoned. Despite problems with his eye and leg, he is a sweetheart who loves being held. Donations are needed for his medical treatments and he needs a home full of love.

Shadow passed away 12/20. At 13, he was abandoned here a month earlier. His owner didn't provide for him in his final days but we loved him in the little time we had together.	Max passed away on 1/12/09 just a few months after his loving owner passed away. Max is terribly missed by his foster dad.	Sandy was as sweet as can be little guy. Adopted last year, his owners called 0n 3/14/09 to say he had gotten out of the house and was later struck and killed by a car. We miss you baby...

Honey went over the Rainbow Bridge on 7/26/08. She had a mass, was quite underweight and was very weak but we tried as hard as we could for her because she wouldn't give up without a fight.	Ginger was a sweet little older dog who's owner was also elderly and couldn't care for her any longer. She was adopted and passed away awhile later.	Josephina had severe problems with her trachea. She passed away peacefully in the arms of her foster mother on 7/29/09. The ACQ staff and her foster mother misses her dearly. Rest in peace, little Josie..

About Us    Special Needs Dogs/Cats    Be a Sponsor     Donate     News/Events/Volunteers   Rainbow Bridge    Contact Us

Animal Center of Queens
89-10 Eliot Avenue, Rego Park NY 11374 - For map and directions Click Here    Email us at: ACQPETS@aol.com
Located along side the Long Island Expressway at Queens Blvd (post office on corner) and a short walk from the R/V/G trains at Woodhaven Blvd.
We Have Many Dogs, Cats and Kittens Looking For Loving Homes

Need Help with Training/Behavior
Issues For Your Dog or Cat??
Click Here             >>> Click here to see our Pets for Adoption!
See the video of the ACQ on NY1
Time Warner Channel 1


>>> Click here to see our Recent Adoptions!

Help Support Our No-Kill Shelter

           Want to Help the Animals?
Use BuyForCharity to make your online
purchases from Petco, PetSmart, Target,
Macy's, Overstock, and many more with a
percentage of each purchase benefiting the
Animals, and there's NO extra cost to you!!
Click Here to Register and Select 'Animal Center of Queens' as your Cause and begin shopping at the BuyForCharityMall page...

Click Here For an Application
(Remember to 'Save' the form on your pc before completing)

Alleviate the financial stress of unexpected medical expenses and generate funds for us at the same time!
Click Here to apply for ShelterCare Pet Insurance.

How it works: ShelterCare Pet Insurance Programs cover you when your pet needs essential veterinary care from an illness or injury. Every time a completed application for a ShelterCare program is generated through the ACQ website, the ACQ receives a $25 donation to help cover common needs like blankets, litter and food. This donation is of no cost to you and provides us with essential funds!!
Make the right move and enroll today!

Some Of Our Featured Dogs and Cats...

Raskal, a Lab/Pointer mix, is a stunningly handsome young boy full of energy. Very friendly fellow who wants a home to play in and be loved. White cats typically get adopted quickly so friendly and affectionate Polar is wondering why is she still in a cage? Come adopt Polar now! Where are all the Tortie Lovers? Beautiful Anastasia is here waiting for you... Chewy is a tiny girl still searching for a home. This sweetie so wants a lap to snuggle in. She's adorable !!!

Please Make a Tax-Deductible Donation For Our Special Needs Dogs and Cats

The ACQ is asking for your generous donations to help with the ever growing medical bills so that we can continue to help our homeless dogs/cats.
Adoption fees don't cover many of the expenses and one injured or sick dog/cat is a major setback financially.

To make a tax-deductible gift for the animals use the link below to make an easy, fast and secure donation via Credit Card, Paypal users click Paypal, or send a check to our postal address and THANK YOU!!!    You can also help by Sponsoring one of our special dogs/cats shown below.

All of our Special Needs Dogs and Cats are available for Adoption or Fostering and that would certainly be the Greatest Gift!

As one of our "senior citizens" of the ACQ, Dotty is just looking for a home to relax and explore in. She's the perfect choice for those who are adventurous, yet laid-back! Samantha was abandoned in an unruly condition until our groomer worked her magic on her. Now she looks like what she is, which is a Shih Tzu (with her cute little sweater on her). She deserves to be the perfect elderly lap dog that she should be. Dane is a 10 year old Schnauzer who is blind and was dumped by his heartless owner at Aqueduct racetrack. Help us put Dane in the winners circle... Kittens are very susceptible their first few weeks of life to illness. Your donations allow us to buy medicines to keep them healthy

Mandy is a gorgeous and affectionate 3 yr old who is diabetic. She needs an owner to take care of her insulin twice a day. Mandy will return your kindness twice over. Sable is a 1 year old mama who is diagnosed as FIV+ (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Positive). She can still live her long life with just you or another FIV+ kitty. Please help our mama! Star was surrendered to us with pyometra. She is one sweet 6 yr old Chow Chow who is just so happy to be alive. But, she needs a lot of help in order to hang in there. Let Star shine in your sky. Rudy was abandoned. Despite problems with his eye and leg, he is a sweetheart who loves being held. Donations are needed for his medical treatments and he needs a home full of love.

We Remember Those Who Have Left Us and Never Will Be Forgotten

Shadow passed away 12/20. At 13, he was abandoned here a month earlier. His owner didn't provide for him in his final days but we loved him in the little time we had together. Max passed away on 1/12/09 just a few months after his loving owner passed away. Max is terribly missed by his foster dad. Sandy was as sweet as can be little guy. Adopted last year, his owners called 0n 3/14/09 to say he had gotten out of the house and was later struck and killed by a car. We miss you baby...

Honey went over the Rainbow Bridge on 7/26/08. She had a mass, was quite underweight and was very weak but we tried as hard as we could for her because she wouldn't give up without a fight. Ginger was a sweet little older dog who's owner was also elderly and couldn't care for her any longer. She was adopted and passed away awhile later. Josephina had severe problems with her trachea. She passed away peacefully in the arms of her foster mother on 7/29/09. The ACQ staff and her foster mother misses her dearly. Rest in peace, little Josie..

Foster Homes and Volunteers Needed

We are looking for responsible animal lovers to Foster our dogs and cats.
By fostering, you provide the companionship and social experiences they'll need in order to better get adopted and we learn valuable insight to make the right adoption match for them. Please consider fostering, even if its for a short time.

Please call 718-424-3340 or stop by for more information on fostering.

Who We Are

The Animal Center of Queens (ACQ) is a private, not-for-profit no-kill facility that receives no corporate or government funding, and exists solely on the low cost community services we provide and the donations that come from animal lovers like you.

The ACQ is located just off Queens Blvd. at Eliot Ave. in Rego Park, Queens and is a member of the New York City Mayor's Alliance for Animals.
The majority of animals at the ACQ are rescues from the city's overcrowded kill shelter and are given a second chance for a forever home. Homeless and displaced companion animals are provided with shelter, food, human companionship, medical care, grooming and behavior training until a suitable home can be found.

We provide dogs with meals, daily walks, play time and grooming. We feed, clean litter boxes and socialize the kitties. All animals receive medical attention. We alter (spay/neuter), vaccinate, etc. all our animals as part of the adoption process.

In addition to helping homeless pets, a primary mission of the ACQ is to educate the public about responsible companion animal ownership, the importance of early training, the necessity to spay and neuter to prevent pet overpopulation which leads to abandonment, cruelty, and euthanasia, and that pet ownership is a lifetime commitment. We also provide low cost companion animal behavior training, assist with low cost spay-neuter services, pet boarding, as well as doggie day-care and puppy head-start.

We have and always welcome volunteers who come and provide TLC and human companionship to our animals while they wait to be adopted. Mature and responsible individuals who would like to volunteer with the dogs, cats or both are encouraged to visit. While morning volunteers are most needed, any day or time you can come is very much appreciated.

The ACQ is very thankful to all of our volunteers and your donations.

Animal Center Of Queens, Inc.
89-10 Eliot Ave.
Rego Park, NY 11374

Map to Our Adoption Center

Phone: (718) 424-3030 - (718) 424-3340
Email: ACQPETS@aol.com

Hours of Operation:
Weekdays, Sunday and Holidays
Adoptions: 1pm - 6pm
Please call for an appointment first and complete an Application
Saturday by Appointment (except for boarding pickups/drop-offs)

For more information, please Email: Angeleyes121473@aol.com

News/Events/Volunteers
WEEKLY EVENTS
● Every Sunday we hold an Open House Adoption Day at the ACQ. You may visit the Dogs and Cats between Noon and 5pm. No appt. needed.
If there is an offsite adoption event on a particular Sunday (see below) some of the dogs and cats will be at the event and not at the shelter. If coming to see a specific dog/cat we suggest you call ahead first (718-424-3340)

● "FELINE FRIDAY" CAT ADOPTIONS!!
Adult Cats over the age of 1 have a reduced adoption fee of $100. The cat must be adopted Friday. Spaying/Neutering, shots all included!! (Restrictions apply)

MONTHLY EVENTS
● Sunday - November 22nd, 11-4pm - TBA
We hope to be at an off-site event on Sunday with just a few of our dogs and cats but have not finalized plans yet.

● Bedding Drive - We are collecting bedding for the animals
Donations of clean, used/new towels/sheets/blankets for the animals can be dropped off at the center anytime during normal business hours. Donations of pet food (wet/dry), treats, toys, carriers, etc. are also gladly accepted.

NEWS/VOLUNTEERS
● Want to Volunteer? Reliable and mature volunteers are needed to walk dogs, clean kennels and care for the cats. Morning help is especially needed!! Volunteers also needed to assist at adoption events, collect towels/sheets/blankets and help with fundraising.
If interested you must stop by in person and pick-up and complete a volunteer form and then just come on down!!
Must be 18 or older. 16/17 year-olds must have signed permission from parents.
*** We are in need of volunteers to help show Dogs/Cats at Petco on weekends. You don't have to drive but must be available from 10am-4pm on either a Saturday or Sunday. If interested please Email Joseph at: jdado@rcn.com

● Interested in being a Foster parent? A spare room or basement may be all you need to enable a dog or cat some time out of their cage.
For more information, please Email Lori at: Angeleyes121473@aol.com

● Volunteer Grant Writer Needed!!
The Animal Center of Queens is looking for a volunteer to research/find foundations, corporations, individuals and apply for grants.
Must be self-motivated, follow direction and possess excellent organizational and communication skills. Good writing skills are essential. Assistance with specific grant writing is available. Pay may be available on a commission basis.
If interested send an email describing your interest, qualifications, availability and any related experience to: Jdado@rcn.com

● The ASPCA has recently launched the Virtual Pet Behaviorist.
Click the image below to find help on many pet behavioral issues such as why the cat is not always using the litter box, dog chewing on furniture, and many more common behavioral problems. You also will have the opportunity to request to be contacted by a behaviorist to receive even more help!!

● In addition to NY Charites, users of Paypal may use the button below to make secure donations via Paypal.

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Just click on the banner and pick Animal Center of Queens as your charity

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