Legislature Passes Groundbreaking Companion Animal Care Standards Act
By a vote of 61-0 in the State Senate and 149-0 in the State Assembly, the state legislature passed the Companion Animal Care Standards Act for Shelters and Rescues. The bill would raise... READ MORE
Final Budget includes $8M for Capital Fund
In a show of commitment to New York State’s shelters and the homeless companion animals they serve, the FY23 budgets passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor included $8M for the... READ MORE
Fed, ASPCA and HSUS Call for Swift Passage of Puppy Mill Bill
On the heels of two major investigations into puppy mills and the pet stores that sell them as well as the action taken today by the NYS Attorney General regarding pet sales and... READ MORE
FY21 Companion Animal Capital Fund RFP Released
Governor Kathy Hochul released the FY21 Companion Animal Capital Fund RFPs which reflect the changes the Federation had been pushing for during the last legislative session. Shelters without municipal contracts will be able... READ MORE