New York City animal shelters are accepting pet surrenders by owners again after overcrowding forced the shelter system to suspend them this summer, according to the nonprofit that runs the shelters.

And City Hall officials say they expect a long-awaited animal shelter to open in the Bronx months ahead of schedule, easing the burden on other packed-to-the brim facilities.

Risa Weinstock, CEO of Animal Care Centers of NYC, a nonprofit contracted by the city, said the organization experienced a spike in adoptions and volunteers last month once the cramped conditions at its shelters made headlines.

Although ACC never stopped taking animals in emergency situations, the group said it again has room to accept pets from people who can no longer take care of them.

“ New Yorkers really stepped

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