“This is important legislation that goes after the inhumane factories known as puppy mills. It will also prohibit the sale of dogs on the street corner or in parking lots.” Read more
There's been a delay in the trial until the complaining party can be located, after leaving the courthouse without testifying or telling anyone he was leaving. Read more
“It’s just common sense that when the temperature is below freezing and there is nearly 30 inches of snow on the ground, your dogs should be indoors, safe and warm,” said Assemblywoman Rosenthal. Read more
ASPCA claims conditions are not "ideal," but do not "meet definition of animal cruelty as defined by the law, making seizure by the police impossible." Read more
“No owner may expose the dog or cat in a manner that places the dog or cat in a life-threatening situation for a prolonged period of time in extreme heat or cold conditions.” Read more
Edita Birnkrant with the Friends of Animals said, “It is killing the spirit of the bill in that it is making it virtually impossible for restaurants to allow people to bring their dogs.” Read more
