Category Archives: New York City

NYCACC: (New) Policies That Kill

Posted on May 19, 2013 by jbsibley

After a longish break I’ve been participating in some pulls of animals from New York City Animal Care and Control. It seems some policies have changed in my absence – and not necessarily for the better. Previously nearly any animal … Continue reading →

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The Death of Martinez: Law, Policy and NYCACC

Posted on May 18, 2013 by jbsibley

On May 6 a cat named Martinez came into New York City Animal Care and Control (NYCACC). Martinez, a 5 year old female, had been found stuck in the radiator system of a college dorm building. She was dehydrated, emaciated, … Continue reading →

Posted in New York City, No Kill, NYCACC, Shelter Stuff | 9 Comments

PETA, Adjust Your Cattitude

Posted on May 10, 2013 by jbsibley

(Warning for people with sensitive stomachs: this blog contains an icky picture, and links may contain photos of PETA’s victims. It’s not gratuitous, I promise.) Short one tonight, folks. I need some sleep. But this is pissing me off. PETA … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats, New York City, No Kill, NYCACC, Pets Alive Westchester | 7 Comments

Thoughts From Today’s Mayoral Forum

Posted on May 7, 2013 by jbsibley

I attended today’s forum for NYC mayoral candidates on animal issues in NYC. I was pleasantly surprised to see the forum very well attended by animal activists of all focuses, and this forum was indeed historic: it was attended by … Continue reading →

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NYCACC and Political Involvement

Posted on April 18, 2013 by jbsibley

I attended the recent New York City Council Health Committee hearing on oversight of New York City Animal Care and Control. I’ll spare you the recap of the meeting because Shelter Reform Action Committee has done their usual excellent job … Continue reading →

Posted in New York City, Politics, Scott Stringer | 4 Comments

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 | 2 Comments

Does Maddie’s Fund Plan To Stop Funding NYC’s Mayor’s Alliance?

Posted on February 23, 2013 by jbsibley

Maddie’s Fund believes in transparency. Sort of. Eventually. They do publish some of their data, but it takes a very long time. The data from their New York City Project is published on this page, which I check in with … Continue reading →

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Led Astray: Scott Stringer’s Report and the Future of New York City Animal Control

Posted on January 20, 2013 by jbsibley

On January 6, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer released “Led Astray“, a scathing report on the state of the city’s Animal Care system. I highly recommend reading the report in its entirety, it is worth the read. Led Astray: Reforming … Continue reading →

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Supporting Documentation – The Waggin’ Train Affair

Posted on January 3, 2013 by jbsibley

Waggin’ Train saves a lot of dogs. All of us in the New York City No Kill and rescue community are grateful for that. I am grateful for that. This isn’t about that – and in the end, it’s not … Continue reading →

Posted in New York City, No Kill, NYCACC, Shelter Stuff, Waggin' Train | 31 Comments

Best Friends: Disaster Profiteers

Posted on November 9, 2012 by jbsibley

This is one of those I really don’t want to write. Hurricane Katrina was probably more than anything what promoted Best Friends from a regional to a national player in animal welfare. Their response to the disaster was forceful – … Continue reading →

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