Dozens of Co-op city residents are sounding off at a public hearing at City Hall today about a proposed animal shelter in the area.

A few weeks ago, the city Planning Commission voted to approve the shelter proposal.  It's now heading to City Council for final review.

Animal advocates are backing the $27 million project, which is slated to be up and running by 2024, but other groups say that Co-op City is not the right spot for it and that the space could be put to better use.

The city is now required by law to provide all New Yorkers with equal access to animal care services. Right now, the Bronx relies on animal receiving centers, something advocates want to change.

Animal advocates say a denial of this proposal would keep important resources from homeless animals in the borough.