All of the cats and kittens available from Empty Cages Collective have been rescued as socialized strays from the streets and our Trap-Neuter-Return projects, or pulled from New York City's Animal Care & Control where they would be killed. Due to limited resources we attempt to help the cats in the most need and who are at the greatest risk of abuse, neglect, or premature death at the hands of humans.

All of our cats and kittens have been, or will be spayed or neutered prior to going to their new homes. They have been vaccinated, treated for parasites, and tested for feline leukemia and FIV. Many of our cats and kittens have been microchipped as well. Adoption requires an approved adoption application and an adoption donation as listed on the application.

As part of our adoption application process, we ask for 3 references, and we will call your references. If you live in a rental property, it is helpful if one of your references is your landlord or you can provide proof of permission to have a companion animal through your written lease or landlord agreement. You can download a copy of our adoption application here 2013_Feline_Adoption_Application.pdf or by contacting us at: adopt@emptycagescollective.org.

Once we receive your completed application, processing will generally take 1 to 5 days. If your application is approved, we will contact you to schedule a drop-off of the cat or kitten at your home. This also serves as our informal "home visit."

Please be aware that placement of cats & kittens is not based on order of receipt of completed application. We are first and foremost trying to best meet the needs of our rescued animals when making decisions regarding their placement.

All of the dogs and puppies available from Empty Cages Collective have been rescued from the streets of New York City or from centers like Animal Care & Control where they would be killed. Due to limited resources we attempt to help the dogs in the most need and who are at the greatest risk of abuse, neglect, or premature death at the hands of humans.

All of our dogs have been, or will be spayed or neutered prior to going to their new homes. They have been vaccinated, and vetted. Adoption requires an approved adoption application and an adoption donation of at least $200.

As part of our adoption application process, we ask for 3 references, and we will call your references. If you live in a rental property, it is helpful if one of your references is your landlord or you can provide proof of permission to have a companion animal through your written lease or landlord agreement. You can get a copy of our adoption application here 2013_Dog_Adoption_Application.pdfor by contacting us at: adopt@emptycagescollective.org.

Once we receive your completed application, processing will generally take 1 to 5 days. If your application is approved, we will contact you to schedule a drop-off of the dog or puppy at your home. This also serves as our informal "home visit."

Please be aware that placement of animals is not based on order of receipt of completed application. We are first and foremost trying to best meet the needs of our rescued animals when making decisions regarding their placement.

The reptiles and amphibians available for adoption from Empty Cages Collective have been rescued, in one manner or another, from the captive wild animal trade.  Before coming to ECC, these shelled and scaled beings were exploited and imprisoned for food, "pets" or as curiosities.  As with birds, in a just world that offered respect and just treatment for animals, reptiles and amphibians would be allowed to live freely in their native habitats.   Until this day arrives, ECC wants to ensure that the reptiles and amphians we rescue and place will receive quality, life-long care, as well as humane treatment. We do our best to make certain that the highest quality home is found for the animals that have been entrusted into our care. You can get a copy of our adoption application here ECC_Reptile_Application.pdf or by contacting us at: adopt@emptycagescollective.org.

Once we receive your completed application, processing will generally take 1 to 5 days. If your application is approved, we will contact you to schedule drop off at your home. This also serves as our informal "home visit."

Please be aware that placement of animals is not based on order of receipt of completed application. We are first and foremost trying to best meet the needs of our rescued animals when making decisions regarding their placement.

The birds available for adoption through Empty Cages Collective (ECC) have been rescued from abandonment, injury, neglect and other forms of cruelty. ECC recognizes that in a just world where animals are treated with compassion and respect, wild birds would not be kept imprisoned as "pets." Until this day arrives, ECC wants to ensure that the birds we rescue and place will receive quality, life-long care, as well as humane treatment. We do our best to make certain that the highest quality home is found for the animals that have been entrusted into our care. You can get a copy of our adoption application here ECC_Avian_Adoption.pdf or by contacting us at: adopt@emptycagescollective.org.

Once we receive your completed application, processing will generally take 1 to 5 days. If your application is approved, we will contact you to schedule drop off at your home. This also serves as our informal "home visit." Please be aware that placement of animals is not based on order of receipt of completed application. We are first and foremost trying to best meet the needs of our rescued animals when making decisions regarding their placement.

The domestic rabbits, rats, mice, hamsters and other small mammals available for adoption from Empty Cages Collective have been rescued from abandonment, neglect, abuse and other forms of cruelty. Some of these have been exploited in animal experimentation, while others have been neglected and abandoned by irresponsible guardians. We want to ensure that mistreatment is a thing of the past for these little beings. With that in mind, we are seeking serious, responsible adopters committed to the humane treatment of animals. Adoption requires an approved adoption application and a reasonable adoption donation so that we can continue our important work of rescuing and protecting rodents, and other animals.

You can get a copy of our rodent adoption application here ECC_Rodent_Application.pdf and our rabbit adoption application hereRabbit Adoption 2013.pdf or by contacting us at: adopt@emptycagescollective.org. Once we receive your completed application, processing will generally take 1 to 5 days. If your application is approved, we will contact you to schedule drop off at your home. This also serves as our informal "home visit." Please be aware that placement of animals is not based on order of receipt of completed application. We are first and foremost trying to best meet the needs of our rescued animals when making decisions regarding their placement.