5 New Members Join the Fed

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The Fed’s been busy these last few weeks. The State budget has been the focus but we’ve also brought on five new members. Welcome to Godspeed Horse Hostel, a humane society based in Dutchess County specifically dealing with horses, Hudson … Continued

Pet Sales Ban Bill Introduced

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The Fed has been working closely with Assistant State Senate Majority Leader Michael Gianaris, Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal, the ASPCA and the Humane Society of the United States on introducing a pet sales ban bill (S4234/A6298) that prohibits the sales of … Continued

Shelter Capital Needs Survey Complete

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With 22 shelters responding to our annual Shelter Capital Needs Survey, almost $63,000,000 is needed for their capital projects. The Fed is working with Senator Monica Martinez and Assemblywoman Deborah Glick on restoring the Companion Animal Capital Fund, which would … Continued

NYSAPF Membership Tops 40!

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With the addition of the Animal Care Centers of New York City, the Humane Society of Port Jervis in Orange County and Ten Lives Club in Erie County, the Federation now has 41 members. Membership has more than quadruped since … Continued

Animal Cruelty Training for Police

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While the Ravena Police Officers who ran a rabid racoon over with their car won’t face charges, the incident makes it crystal clear that local police need training on how to deal with wildlife. Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple reached … Continued