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
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