Author Archives: jbsibley

We Need CAARA Now

Posted on May 16, 2012 by jbsibley

I honestly did not expect CAARA to have the opportunity to move forward in this legislative session, but thankfully I was wrong. The word is that CAARA is to be voted on in the Agriculture Committee in the next week … Continue reading →

Posted in ASPCA, New York City, NYCACC, Pets Alive, Politics, Shelter Stuff | 5 Comments

Dog Food: I’m Done With This Shit

Posted on May 6, 2012 by jbsibley

So before I begin, lest you think me crude – I’m speaking literally, about the latest dog food recalls. The recalls are due to salmonella, spread via… feces. Why is this important? I’ve always been serious about dog food, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Dog Food | 17 Comments

Get Your Amy Paulin Kits Here!

Posted on May 2, 2012 by jbsibley

This past weekend I made up some “Paulin Kits” which were distributed at a Super Adoption event in White Plains, NY to interested, motivated animal lovers – many of whom were from Amy Paulin’s district! Best of all, the Assemblywoman … Continue reading →

Posted in Amy Paulin, Politics, Shelter Stuff | 3 Comments

Brooke, Continued

Posted on April 26, 2012 by jbsibley

I need a palate cleanser; how about some good news? 6 weeks ago I found a dog on the streets of the South Bronx whom I named Brooke, a fantastic and friendly dog who needed to heal and decompress – … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, New York City, Pets Alive | 3 Comments

Brilliant!

Posted on April 20, 2012 by jbsibley

This is absolutely brilliant, and I had just the right pen lying around…

Posted in Amy Paulin, ASPCA, Fun Pictures, Mayor's Alliance, New York City, Politics, Shelter Stuff | 3 Comments

Amy Paulin Revives the Quick Kill Bill

Posted on April 20, 2012 by jbsibley

Here’s a sentence I hoped to never have to type: Amy Paulin is at it again. She’s back with a newly revised bill and some new sponsors – and unfortunately still a major, tragic, completely unacceptable flaw. This bill’s always … Continue reading →

Posted in Amy Paulin, ASPCA, Cats, Dogs, Mayor's Alliance, Politics, Shelter Stuff | 6 Comments

NYCACC: Can’t do it? Lie about it!

Posted on April 17, 2012 by jbsibley

In an interview recently New York City Animal Care and Control director Julie Bank pulled out this whopper: “We are the triage center. We find appropriate homes for every animal—whether that is through an adopter or a temporary shelter or … Continue reading →

Posted in New York City, NYCACC, Shelter Stuff | 7 Comments

Treasure is SAFE!

Posted on April 17, 2012 by jbsibley

NYCACC caved in to public pressure thanks to YOU and released Treasure to rescue – and thanks to Pibbles & More Animal Rescue, she is safe and will have her puppies. Here she is in the car leaving the shelter. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, New York City, NYCACC, Shelter Stuff | 4 Comments

Please Help Us Save Treasure and Her Puppies

Posted on April 16, 2012 by jbsibley

UPDATE 4/17 12:20 EST: Treasure and her puppies are safe in the arms of a rescue that committed to care for her and for her puppies. Thank you all for caring,  for sharing, and for contacting NYCACC and asking them … Continue reading →

Posted in New York City, NYCACC, Shelter Stuff | 35 Comments

George Clooney and Effective Marketing

Posted on March 31, 2012 by jbsibley

Now, hold on one second. There will be Clooney photos. I promise. No drooling. I ran across an image the other day on Facebook which used George Clooney to promote rescue and I thought it was interesting enough to post. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Shelter Stuff | 11 Comments