Animal Friendly NYC is a political action committee that endorses and works directly on campaigns of candidates who support legislation that will benefit our non-human friends.
Public sentiment about the place and treatment of animals in American society has changed enormously in the last 25 years. Now laws need to catch up with the public's growing commitment to the well being of animals.
Unfortunately, though dozens of bills designed to protect animals are introduced every year in the New York State Legislature and New York City Council, very few are passed into law because too few legislators go into office with an Animal Friendly agenda.
We need to start sending legislators already committed to animal issues to public office.
Unfortunately, though dozens of bills designed to protect animals are introduced every year in the New York State Legislature and New York City Council, very few are passed into law because too few legislators go into office with an Animal Friendly agenda.
We need to start sending legislators already committed to animal issues to public office.
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It's that simple. You can make a big difference in the quality of animals' lives by casting your vote for candidates who reflect your own concerns.
It's that simple. You can make a big difference in the quality of animals' lives by casting your vote for candidates who reflect your own concerns.
Legislation and other initiatives to improve the lives of animals in New York City:
City-Funded Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinics
Low-cost spay and neuter clinics for pets of low-income New Yorkers are the most cost effective and humane means of ending our chronic pet overpopulation problem.
NYC Pets-in-Housing Bill
New Yorkers with companion animals are vulnerable to eviction, whether they're in apartments, coops or condos. Two bills that would restore the rights given to pet owners in a 1983 law are being blocked by the real estate industry.
Housing for Senior Citizens with Pets
Senior citizens often have fewer resources and fewer options when looking for housing. No-pet clauses in apartment leases hit them especially hard.
Fair Insurance for Homeowners with Dogs
Some insurance companies discriminate against homeowners based on the breed of dog they keep. This bill says blanket blackouts aren't fair or necessary.
Responsible Guardian Initiative
Careless owners abandon thousands of pets every year, creating a crisis of homelessness and needless deaths. Some simple regulations on adoptions can reduce abandonment and ensure happier homes for pets and their companions.
City-Funded Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinics
Low-cost spay and neuter clinics for pets of low-income New Yorkers are the most cost effective and humane means of ending our chronic pet overpopulation problem.
NYC Pets-in-Housing Bill
New Yorkers with companion animals are vulnerable to eviction, whether they're in apartments, coops or condos. Two bills that would restore the rights given to pet owners in a 1983 law are being blocked by the real estate industry.
Housing for Senior Citizens with Pets
Senior citizens often have fewer resources and fewer options when looking for housing. No-pet clauses in apartment leases hit them especially hard.
Fair Insurance for Homeowners with Dogs
Some insurance companies discriminate against homeowners based on the breed of dog they keep. This bill says blanket blackouts aren't fair or necessary.
Responsible Guardian Initiative
Careless owners abandon thousands of pets every year, creating a crisis of homelessness and needless deaths. Some simple regulations on adoptions can reduce abandonment and ensure happier homes for pets and their companions.
2007 State Assembly
Micah Kellner
Past Endorsements
Liz Krueger
2002 State Senate
Jose M. Serrano
2004 State Senate
Jonathan Bing
2004 State Assembly
Liz Krueger
2004 State Senate
Alexander B. Pete Grannis
2004 State Assembly
Norman Siegel
2005 Public Advocate
Darren Bloch
2005 City Council
Cynthia Doty
2005 City Council
Dan Quart
2005 City Council
Fernando Ferrer
2005 Mayor
Jonathan Bing
2006 State Assembly
Sylvia Friedman
2006 State Assembly
Micah Kellner
Past Endorsements
Liz Krueger
2002 State Senate
Jose M. Serrano
2004 State Senate
Jonathan Bing
2004 State Assembly
Liz Krueger
2004 State Senate
Alexander B. Pete Grannis
2004 State Assembly
Norman Siegel
2005 Public Advocate
Darren Bloch
2005 City Council
Cynthia Doty
2005 City Council
Dan Quart
2005 City Council
Fernando Ferrer
2005 Mayor
Jonathan Bing
2006 State Assembly
Sylvia Friedman
2006 State Assembly
You bet.
State Senator Liz Krueger, endorsed by AFNYC in her 2002 re-election campaign, introduced the "downed animal" bill, which would require the humane euthanasia of sick and injured animals at slaughterhouses, after working with AFNYC when back in office.
State Senator Liz Krueger, endorsed by AFNYC in her 2002 re-election campaign, introduced the "downed animal" bill, which would require the humane euthanasia of sick and injured animals at slaughterhouses, after working with AFNYC when back in office.
