NEW YORK -- Animal World USA is pleased to announce the 6th Annual New York Week for the Animals is scheduled September 27- October 5, 2014. During the extraordinary week proclaimed by Mayor Bill De Blasio, animal shelters, rescue groups, wildlife centers, educational institutions and humane organizations across the entire state will be hosting special animal-related events at different locations which will be saving lives, building relationships, helping animals and strengthening communities. Educators, students, businesses and caring citizens across the state will be joining in to celebrate and help the animals.

Events will include adoption events, low cost & free spay/neuter events, awareness & adoptions for rabbits, R.E.A.D. dog programs in libraries, dog training classes, scores of blessings of the animals, youth activities for the animals, 5k's, Global March for Elephants and Rhinos, Bingo for homeless animals, feral cat workshops, horse events, pet food donations, farm animal sanctuary events, wildlife camps, bird tours/activities, sanctuary educational/meet caretakers presentations, supply donation drives, and therapy animals visiting schools,hospitals and living-assisted homes.

Also to be included are a salute to our working K-9 and handlers, pet care & safety seminars, low cost vaccinations & spay neuter opps, educational & tabling events, vegetarian meetups and fun-filled fall festivals for families to enjoy friendship, food, music on behalf of the always amazing animals. Scores of precious lives will be saved and lasting new relationships will be built in communities during the dynamic week which will have 100+ events scheduled!

Please note that events and activities will be added right up to and throughout the week. For more info call 901-791-2455 Please see the exciting website and calendar at www.nyanimals.org


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Michelle Buckalew
901-791-2455