In a heartbreaking milestone, New York City’s Animal Care Centers recently accepted its 1,000th animal, an 11-year-old dog named Rocky.

The Big Apple’s largest animal shelter announced on July 18 that it has suspended intake at its three locations, except in cases of emergency, because its facilities are simply overflowing with homeless pets.

“We’re in the business to care for animals that come to us, and we want to help people with their pets, but when we have 1,000 animals to care for and a capacity to house them that doesn’t meet that need, we’re in a bit of a difficult situation,” ACC CEO Risa Weinstock told NBC News.

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