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“New York’s Kindest” includes Rock & Rawhide!

4 The Love Of Animals

As the only organization in New York City whose doors are open to any animal in need, AC&C rescues thousands of New York’s homeless, neglected, abused and abandoned animals each year. From February 25 through the end of March, the adoption fee will be just $20 for cats and rabbits, and $50 for dogs.

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When conservation and animal rights collide

10,000 Birds

The essential point is that the ecosystems of New Zealand were unable to cope with mammals, the organisms lacked the ability to defend themselves from the very different problems posed by mammal predation. The island was being ravaged by rabbits that were destroying every last tree, threatening the future of three lizards and two snakes.