Author Archives: jbsibley

Amy Paulin Tries Desperately to Save Quiet Kill Bill

Posted on March 31, 2012 by jbsibley

Well, it’s certainly not on hold now, and she’s getting desperate. NYS Assemblywoman Amy Paulin sent out this letter a few days ago to members of the Assembly. You may also download your own copy of the letter. It’s pretty … Continue reading →

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Maddie’s Fund Ends NYC Spay/Neuter Grants

Posted on March 29, 2012 by jbsibley

This arrived in my email today: As the Administrator of the Maddie’s® Spay/Neuter Project in NYC and the Maddie’s® Spay/Neuter Project for Stray Community Cats in NYC , I wanted to inform the TNR-certified community about the status of both … Continue reading →

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Amy Paulin: Adding Sponsors to a Bill That’s “On Hold”

Posted on March 29, 2012 by jbsibley

Amy Paulin recently claimed that her legislation was on hold while she considered ways to improve it. Does it surprise anyone that she lied? Today Amy Paulin added a NEW sponsor to the Quiet Kill Bill. Pretty odd thing to … Continue reading →

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Robert Rocks and Rolls

Posted on March 27, 2012 by jbsibley

Remember Robert? He’s the dog who was most likely hit by a car and saved from Brooklyn Animal Care and Control by Pets Alive. Robert’s had a long road since March 1. When Pets Alive pulled him he’d been sitting … Continue reading →

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NY Animal Shelter Legislation: What’s Next?

Posted on March 24, 2012 by jbsibley

Although Assemblywoman Amy Paulin is still giving interviews to promote her Quiet Kill Bill, she now claims that plans for the bill are “on hold” – and I assure you, we will be watching it carefully for any signs of … Continue reading →

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NYCACC: Would You Donate?

Posted on March 21, 2012 by jbsibley

In 2003, the Director of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation Enforcement division was arrested on felony charges related to rigging an exam for his fiance, whom he also supervised. After this charge came to light, Richard … Continue reading →

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Why Does Amy Paulin Hate Cats?

Posted on March 18, 2012 by jbsibley

Amy Paulin’s newly amended “Quiet Kill Bill” contains a very curious section. Do cats not deserve the same protection as dogs? The section of the bill that amends Section 373 of the agricultural and markets law gives some of the … Continue reading →

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Amy Paulin Amends Quick Kill Bill… To Be Quiet Kill Bill

Posted on March 17, 2012 by jbsibley

Because it was inevitable, because YOU made it inevitable, Amy Paulin has amended the Quick Kill Bill to remove the section that refers to killing animals due to “psychological pain”. Finally, after telling her fellow legislators she’d remove it if … Continue reading →

Posted in ASPCA, Cats, Dogs, No Kill, NYCACC, Politics, Shelter Stuff | 22 Comments

NYCACC: Never Too Busy to Argue Semantics

Posted on March 16, 2012 by jbsibley

Ellen Curtis is a busy woman. As NYCACC’s Placement Supervisor, she supervises the New Hope, Adoptions, Behavior Assessment and Enrichment and Foster Care activities, programs and staff of NYCACC, despite having no previous paid shelter experience. Even more impressively, she … Continue reading →

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The Mayor’s Alliance Serves Up This Year’s Cookin’

Posted on March 16, 2012 by jbsibley

One of the year’s most anticipated works of animal-related fiction for NYC’s rescuers hit the streets today. No, not The Bark magazine’s annual short story issue – the Annual Report of the Mayor’s Alliance! Let’s pick out a few choice … Continue reading →

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