From Albany Down, New York Is Failing Homeless Cats and Dogs at Every Level of Government
Companion animals have long paid the price for Albany’s disinterest in their well-being – and continue to, as attested by recent headlines from around the state.
The Scoop New York is a newsletter dedicated to companion animals and the New Yorkers who care for them, from Buffalo to Brooklyn. NYC ACC KILLS, published by TSNY, enumerates and memorializes adoptable cats and dogs who were nonetheless exterminated by Animal Care Centers of New York City.
As a rule, the governor and New York state lawmakers delegate responsibility for homeless cats and dogs to localities – cities, towns and counties. This means that, aside from a few million dollars split among shelters each year for construction projects – a pool of money distributed by the governor from the state’s $229 billion budget – Albany largely takes a hands-off approach to animal welfare.
Companion animals have long paid the price for Albany’s disinterest in their well-being – and continue to, as attested by recent headlines from around the state.
Rochester and Syracuse
The Democrat and Chronicle reports that, while advocates in Roche…
