Legislation will save 25,000 homeless pets annually

Legislation will save 25,000 homeless pets annually


Albany, New York - The Companion Animal Access and Rescue Act (CAARA) in New York will create protections for homeless pets and end the so-called "convenience" killings (euthanizing animals when there are empty cages). It will also make it illegal to kill animals if rescue groups are willing to save them. As of now, the current New York State law allows only for individuals to adopt from shelters.

According to one survey, 71 percent of New York rescue groups have been denied access to pets and those same animals have been euthanized.

State Assembly Micah Kellner introduced the bill and states:

"There are tens of thousands of animals in New York State shelters waiting to be adopted, and most are healthy, well-behaved and just in need of a loving home."

CAARA will set definitive guidelines and qualifications for shelters and rescue groups to ensure better care for the animals. Under the provisions of providing proper care, the new legislation includes fresh food, water, exercise, socialization with other animals, clean living environments, and prompt veterinary care. The bill also extends whistleblower protection to rescue groups when groups are denied access to the animals if they have spoken out against abuse, mismanagement, or bad practices.

http://www.examiner.com/pet-rescue-in-national/legislation-will-save-25-000-homeless-pets-annually

Is the "sociopath brigade" on DU even larger than we think!?

...while their own pet issue (no pun intended) isn't fixed yet.

it would be the same as it is now. And it can't get worse than that. Any step in the direction of saving more pets would be a bonus. And it isn't as if the law is not protection against rescue groups who take on too much in their zeal since there are proper care provisions.