Fed Members Receive 60% of CACF Grants
The NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets announced the third round of Companion Animal Capital Fund grants on Monday, March 23rd. Seven out of the 12 awards went to Federation members. Humane Society... READ MORE
Shelters Determined to be Essential Businesses
The Federation was successful in getting animal shelters identified as Essential Businesses by New York State during the COVID19 pandemic. This means shelters do not have to reduce their workforces by 100%. Click... READ MORE
NYSAPF Releases COVID19 Shelter Protocals
The Federation released it’s Shelter Action Plan for Dealing with COVID19. Written by Stacie Haynes, the Executive Director of the Susquehanna SPCA, and Barbara Carr, the NYSAPF Education Fund’s Shelter Standards Consultant, the plans... READ MORE
Bail Reform and Shelters
There’s been a lot of talk about bail reform. One of the unintended consequences is how the new law affects SPCAs, Humane Societies, non-profit and municipal shelters who care for animal seized in... READ MORE