Marvel ’s Post

Today DDC joined the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Mayor's Community Affairs Unit, Marvel and others for a topping off ceremony on the new Animal Care Center in the Baychester neighborhood of the Bronx. The new 50,000-square-foot Center will provide necessary animal care and adoption services that support a safe, healthy, comfortable and humane environment for animals, staff and visitors. The Center will house admissions, adoptions, medical services and boarding for approximately 70 dogs, 140 cats, 30 rabbits and up to 20 animals of other species. Open areas on the site will include yards to facilitate dog adoptions, covered exercise runs, courtyards and parking for staff, visitors and animal transportation vehicles, as well as site lighting and low-maintenance native planting throughout. In addition to the animal housing, the Center will include a community space.