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Our Pets Help Partners program creates lifelong bonds. Tim Muelller
Pet Help Partners
In New York City, our Pet Help Partners provides free and reduced-cost services to help residents keep their pets during challenges, struggles, and hard times. With the help of PHP, clients are better able to maintain heathly, lifelong bonds with their pets. Read more
Resources
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Where does New York stand?
See how New York compares with other states on public policies about animal cruelty and fighting, pets, wildlife, equines, animals in research, and farm animals. Learn more Our Victories in New York [PDF]
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Meet our New York State director
As a former state representative for Ulster County, Brian Shapiro now spearheads The HSUS's animal protection policy and campaigns in the Empire State. More about the director Frequently Asked Questions
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Resources for animals in New York
Have a question about animal laws, need to locate emergency animal care, or find a wildlife rehabber? Consult our list of useful web links and phone numbers. Learn more
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Safe havens in New York
Know someone in need of shelter? Search in New York for programs that provide temporary shelter and care for the pets of family violence victims. Learn more
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Volunteer for the animals
From helping animals in our care centers, to assisting The HSUS's Animal Rescue Team, to grassroots organizing, there are many ways you can help. Learn More
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Look into the legislature
Learn what important animal protection bills are pending in the state legislature and take action to help. Learn More
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News
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May 20, 2013
The Pet Help Partners Program
The Pet Help Partners program provides in-depth problem-solving advice and advocacy to members of the community who face losing their beloved pets because of the inability to understand or manage behavior, problems with housing, financial difficulties, and other life crises.
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May 6, 2013
New York Legislature Unanimously Passes Bill to End Largest Shark Fin Trade on the Atlantic
The New York Legislature unanimously passed legislation in both chambers to end New York’s contribution to the dire collapse of shark populations worldwide.
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April 23, 2013
New York Senate Passes Bill to End Cruel and Unsustainable Shark Fin Trade
Fourteen major animal welfare, environmental and conservation organizations applaud the New York Senate for unanimously passing S.1711b/A.1769b to end New York’s contribution to the dire collapse of shark populations worldwide.
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April 17, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in New York
New Yorkers concerned about animal welfare converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day to meet with lawmakers and lobby for better animal protection laws designed to strengthen anti-cruelty statues, eliminate the extreme confinement of animals on factory farms and protect sharks from the cruel and unsustainable shark fin trade.
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March 29, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States Urges the North Dakota House to Pass a Strong Animal Cruelty Bill
The Humane Society of the United States is urging the North Dakota House of Representatives to pass legislation that cleared the Senate last month—S.B. 2211, which would establish some felony-level penalties for malicious animal cruelty, neglect and abandonment.
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March 7, 2013
N.Y. Retailer Sold Marc Jacobs, Other Fur Garments as Faux
An HSUS investigation found animal fur garments sold in violation of state and federal law at New York department store Century 21, including raccoon dog fur on a “faux fur” jacket by Marc Jacobs, and rabbit fur on an unlabeled infant jacket. See undercover video.
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February 8, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States Urges Residents in Path of Blizzard to Protect their Pets
The Humane Society of the United States urges pet owners to take extra precautions to ensure the safety of their companion animals during the blizzard forecast for New England and New York this weekend.
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February 8, 2013
Residentes en la trayectoria de la tormenta invernal instados a proteger a sus animales
Humane Society of the United States insta a los dueños de mascotas a tomar precauciones adicionales para asegurar que sus animales de compañía se mantengan sanos y seguros durante la tormenta de nieve pronosticada en Nueva Inglaterra y Nueva York.
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January 25, 2013
25 Hurricane Sandy Cats Rescued
The Hudson Valley Humane Society and The Humane Society of the United States teamed up to rescue 25 cats left homeless in north Rockland by Hurricane Sandy.
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January 15, 2013
The HSUS Releases Annual Ranking of State Animal Protection Laws
The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest animal protection organization, has released its fourth annual “Humane State Ranking” report, a comprehensive analysis of animal protection laws in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The HSUS graded states on the strength of a wide range of animal protection laws, including public policies dealing with animal cruelty and fighting, pets, wildlife, equines, animals in research, and farm animals.
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December 5, 2012
FAQ: The HSUS and Hurricane Sandy
Get answers to frequently asked questions about The HSUS's work helping pets and communities after Hurricane Sandy.
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November 16, 2012
Video: Sheltering Pets after Hurricane Sandy
The HSUS is taking care of pets for people who lost their homes in the areas devastated by superstorm Sandy. The happiest times for everybody are when someone is able to come in and reclaim their pet.
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November 16, 2012
Slideshow: Disaster Relief for Pets After Hurricane Sandy
The HSUS deployed more than 50 staff and volunteers to rescue more than 250 animals after Hurricane Sandy. Now we're sheltering more than 470 while their owners rebuild their lives. Watch the slideshow.
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November 14, 2012
Finalists Announced in Cool vs. Cruel Fur-Free Design Contest
Nineteen students from The Art Institutes schools have been chosen to represent their school in the eighth annual Cool vs. Cruel fashion design competition sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States and The Art Institutes.
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November 14, 2012
The HSUS Assists with Distribution of Pet Food and Supplies to Sandy Victims
The Humane Society of the United States is collaborating with other agencies in New Jersey to provide much-needed pet food and supplies to pet owners impacted by Hurricane Sandy.
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November 14, 2012
Our Work for Animals After Hurricane Sandy, by the Numbers
The HSUS continues to care for more than 480 dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, birds and other pets in our emergency shelters after Hurricane Sandy. Get more facts and figures on our response.
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November 12, 2012
Pet Owners Glad to Find Their Pets after Hurricane Sandy
See the faces of people displaced by Hurricane Sandy as they find moments of joy with their pets to relieve the sadness of their many losses.
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November 12, 2012
Parakeets Rescued, Reunited with N.J. Resident after Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy reunion story: N.J. resident Nick Connors realized he had to get out of his house when the waters of Hurricane Sandy began to get too high. He called The HSUS for help in rescuing his parakeets. Now, they're back together again.
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November 11, 2012
N.J. Man Reunites with Cats, Fish After Hurricane Sandy: "I got my family back"
Hurricane Sandy reunion story: When N.J. resident Patrick Glenn learned he may not be able to return to his home for months after Hurricane Sandy, he contacted The HSUS to rescue his animals. Glenn says, "I got my family back."
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November 10, 2012
Reunion with Cat after Hurricane Sandy Prompts Happy Tears
Hurricane Sandy reunion story: Happy tears and squeals of delight when Kayla and Jazmin Patterson reconnect with their cat at an emergency shelter.
