Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation on Thursday to help protect the health and safety of dogs and cats across New York State by authorizing local municipalities to adopt more stringent laws to regulate pet dealers.
A dog who helps with education and orphaned animal care at a Gore, New Zealand shelter has adopted a tiny kitten and is even producing milk for her baby, despite never having puppies of her own.
A dog who never had puppies of her own has adopted an abandoned kitten rescued by a family member.
New York State is on its way to creating an animal abuser registry after passage of S2305A by the Senate this week. Animal welfare champion Jim Tedisco will shepherd the bill through the Assembly.
Westchester County, NY legislators voted unanimously to enact an animal abuser registry, which they say will protect children as well as animals from those inclined to do them harm.