MISSION: The Center for Animal Care and Control is the only animal care organization in New York City that will never turn away an animal. Committed to the health and safety of all New York City residents while providing the most humane care possible for the hundreds of animals that live in our shelters at any one time, the CACC works with the citizens of New York City, other area shelters and humane organizations to reduce the number of homeless animals through increased numbers of adoptions, low-cost spay and neuter programs, and by heightening public awareness about the responsibilities of having an animal companion.