Humane Advocacy Day Slated for 5/23
We’ll be back in the Capitol on Tuesday, May 23rd for our Humane Advocacy Day. We have a full legislative agenda for you to advocate for. Our original day on March 15th went... READ MORE
NYSAPF Bills Now Laws
In addition to the Puppy Mill Pipeline bill, Governor Hochul also signed the Companion Animal Care Standards Act for Shelters and Rescues (S6870-Addabbo/A6246-Paulin) which will raise the standard of care for homeless companion... READ MORE
Governor Signs Puppy Mill Pipeline Bill
On December 15, Governor Hochul signed the Puppy Mill Pipeline Bill (S1130-Gianaris/A4283-Rosenthal) which bans the sale of puppies, kittens and rabbits in pet stores throughout NYS. The bill’s effective date is 12/15/24 giving... READ MORE
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