Fresh off helping lead the New York Knicks to an NBA championship, OG Anunoby is using his platform to help some furry New Yorkers find homes. Partnering with Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC), Royal Canin, and VCA Animal Hospitals, Anunoby has launched "OG's Starting Five," a campaign highlighting five adoptable shelter cats currently waiting for families in New York City's largest shelter system.

To encourage adoptions, anyone who adopts one of the featured cats will receive a year of free cat food and veterinary care, including exams and emergency visits if needed. Royal Canin is also donating $300,000 worth of pet food to animal shelters across the United States in support of the initiative. Animal advocates hope the campaign will shine a spotlight on shelter cats and inspire more people to consider adoption.

The effort may already be making a difference — one of the featured cats, Penne, is reportedly no longer available for adoption. It's a wonderful reminder that when public figures use their spotlight to help animals in need, lives can be changed both on and off the court. 🐱❤️

Reference: USA Today, People See less