Category Archives: Shelter Stuff

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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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 →

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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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Pets Alive Saves Brooke

Posted on March 14, 2012 by jbsibley

There’s a little pub down the street from my apartment in the South Bronx I enjoy very much. Good food, nice beer selection, good people. On Monday night I went over to have dinner there and spotted the most beautiful … Continue reading →

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Maddie’s Fund Looks The Other Way at NYC’s “Veil of Secrecy”

Posted on March 12, 2012 by jbsibley

A few weeks ago, Maddie’s Fund issued a rather surprising document from President Richard Avanzino entitled 71% of Americans Favor No-Kill Editorial. It is, for the most part, a plea for accurate data and statistical information in America’s public shelters, … Continue reading →

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Please Help Stop the Killing of Lennox the Cat

Posted on March 6, 2012 by jbsibley

UPDATE 3/7: Lennox is SAFE and has been transported out of NYCACC. Please see this update for further information and THANK YOU all! Lennox the cat was turned in to New York City Animal Care and Control with the note … Continue reading →

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NYCACC Moving Steadily Backwards

Posted on March 1, 2012 by jbsibley

Yesterday I did a rescue transport for Pets Alive from New York City’s Animal Care and Control (hereafter referred to as ACC). These transports are always worthwhile, sometimes thrilling, sometimes upsetting. This was all three. My first stop was in … Continue reading →

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Quick Kill Bill News Update!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by jbsibley

NEWS UPDATE! Amy Paulin and Co. have postponed today’s scheduled forum – but we now know that it’s not dead and that they are planning to defend and promote the bill. This is no time to back down – please … Continue reading →

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