Category Archives: ASPCA

New York City Council Meeting on Shelter Oversight

Posted on April 5, 2013 by jbsibley

From Shelter Reform Action Committee’s excellent blog comes notice of a NYC council committee meeting next week on the subject of oversight of New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and their contractor, New York City’s Animal Care … Continue reading →

Posted in ASPCA, Mayor's Alliance, New York City, NYCACC, Politics | 1 Comment

Is this No Kill? The Death of Shannon.

Posted on October 10, 2012 by jbsibley

In a community that does not well define how animals with medical and behavioral issues are to be treated it is inevitable that animals will die for human convenience. When a coalition dedicated to taking NYC No Kill pays only … Continue reading →

Posted in ASPCA, Cats, Maddie's Fund, Mayor's Alliance, No Kill, NYCACC | 19 Comments

ASPCA: “Rescue” By Killing

Posted on September 14, 2012 by jbsibley

On June 21st, the ASPCA’s law enforcement arm raided a building in the Bronx. The superintendent of the building was arrested and charged with multiple crimes related to dogfighting – 76 charges in all. The dogs were paraded in front … Continue reading →

Posted in ASPCA, Dogs, New York City, No Kill | 15 Comments

NYC Feral Cat Regulations: We Were For It Before We Were Against It

Posted on August 18, 2012 by jbsibley

Today I attended a hearing of the New York City Council Health Committee as they pondered an amendment to the disastrous Local Law 59 of 2011, which I wrote about extensively back before it was passed – it was then … Continue reading →

Posted in ASPCA, Cats, Mayor's Alliance, New York City, Politics | 3 Comments

The Quick Kill Bill is Finally Dead

Posted on June 2, 2012 by jbsibley

Well, it’s been a mixed news week here for the animals of New York. On the bad side, CAARA was voted down in the Agriculture Committee, which was the last opportunity to move it forward this year. Quite a bit … Continue reading →

Posted in Amy Paulin, ASPCA, No Kill, Politics, Shelter Stuff | 8 Comments

The Myth I Hate The Most

Posted on May 30, 2012 by jbsibley

What’s the shelter myth I hate the most? That’s an easy one. “No one wants to kill.” It’s so easy for people who are not deeply and personally involved with rescue to believe this. You want to believe that people … Continue reading →

Posted in ASPCA, Cats, New York City, NYCACC, Pets Alive, Shelter Stuff | 14 Comments

We Need CAARA Now – UPDATED

Posted on May 16, 2012 by jbsibley

UPDATE: The committee vote on CAARA has been moved one last time: it is officially on the schedule for Thursday, May 31. It is imperative that animal loving New Yorkers contact the members of the committee and encourage them to … Continue reading →

Posted in ASPCA, New York City, NYCACC, Pets Alive, Politics, Shelter Stuff | 12 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 | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in Amy Paulin, ASPCA, Not Funny, Politics, Shelter Stuff | 2 Comments