Senate Agriculture Committee advances animal-welfare bills to the floor The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture reported four animal-welfare bills to the floor, including measures on aggravated cruelty, abandonment penalties and inspections of vacated properties; one bill was held by the sponsor for further conversation.

The Senate Agriculture Committee has just advanced crucial animal-welfare bills aimed at combating cruelty and improving the treatment of abandoned pets.

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New York City Council members announce first animal welfare caucus Members at a New York City Council meeting announced the formation of the council's first animal welfare caucus to advocate for pet and wildlife care citywide, citing cost barriers to veterinary care and promising cross‑party membership.

New York City Council has officially launched its first-ever animal welfare caucus, aiming to advocate for better care and accessibility for pets and wildlife across the city!

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Health Committee Rejects Move to Advance Bill Banning Horse-Drawn Carriages The New York City Council Committee on Health declined to advance Intro. 967, a bill sponsored by Council Member Holden that would effectively ban horse-drawn carriages; members debated animal welfare, worker protections and a city transition offer before the item failed in committee.

The NYC Council's Health Committee just rejected a controversial bill to ban horse-drawn carriages, igniting a fierce debate over animal welfare and worker rights.

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New York City Council supports $2.5M for animal welfare programs and pet food bank Council leaders back funding for TNR initiative and pet food bank to aid animals.

New York City Council is taking a stand for animal welfare with a groundbreaking $2.5 million funding proposal that could transform the lives of pets and their families.

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NY Cat Rescuers Advocate for Spay Neuter Funding at City Council Hearing Rescue advocates push for funding to support spay neuter initiatives and community pet food pantry.

New York City's pet overpopulation crisis is at a tipping point, and advocates are rallying for urgent funding to support spay and neuter services that could change the lives of countless animals.

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DOHMH discusses equitable funding for $1.5M cat rescue TNR initiative DOHMH explores steps to equitably distribute $1.5M for community-based TNR cat programs.

New York City's officials are pushing for a $1.5 million initiative to tackle the growing feral cat crisis, but will it be enough to save our overcrowded shelters?

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Chloe Ryan advocates for $2.5M city funding for animal welfare and spay-neuter services Ryan highlights the urgent need for city funds to combat cat overpopulation and support low-income residents.

Chloe Ryan's passionate plea at the city council reveals the shocking $30,000 price tag for tackling New York's cat overpopulation crisis—will the city step up to save its furry residents?

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City Council urged to fund spay neuter services and pet food pantry amid crisis Advocates stress urgent need for funding to address NYC's growing animal welfare crisis.

New York City's animal welfare crisis is reaching a breaking point, with advocates calling for urgent funding to support spay and neuter services and a pet food pantry to help struggling pet owners.

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