How Knicks’ OG Anunoby is helping NYC shelter cats find their forever homes
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OG Anunoby has become the cat’s meow in New York.
He helped the New York Knicks bring an NBA championship back home, and now he’s helping the city’s cats find their forever homes.
He selected five cats – called “OG’s Starting Five” – that were available to be adopted by Knicks fans or cat lovers who are ready to welcome a furry feline into their home.
Three of the five Anunoby selected were adopted within days, including Damu, an 11-year-old with some medical issues.
“This really made it possible for this cat to be adopted,” said Katy Hansen, director of communications for the Animal Care Centers of NYC. “And who knows how many people came in thinking they were going to meet one of those five and then they ended up adopting another cat.”
Anunoby, a cat lover, is partnering with Royal Canin, VCA Animal Hospitals, and Animal Care Centers of NYC to help raise awareness for rescue cats available for adoption.
The five cats Anunoby picked – Penne, Sammy, Roxie, Damu and Lil Leo – were up for adoption through Animal Care Centers of NYC, the city’s largest animal shelter system.
“They’re some of our favorites,” Hansen said of OG’s selections. “Especially the ginger Roxie. Gingers are very special. We had over 300 to choose from, so we were really happy with his selection.”