For the Love of Animals
It was around 3:30 pm on a beautiful sunny day. I was driving down Route 7 on autopilot. Thinking those random thoughts that one thinks when you drive alone for a while. Then, while stuck at a light, I saw, out of the corner of my eye, a mother duck and her six ducklings on…
My husband, author and artist, says that one’s deepest understanding comes from the most trivial of all matters. And what can be more trivial than dander. Everyone knows that getting rid of dander in your home can help you live a healthier, happier life. But getting there has always been a bit of a challenge….
In my previous life, I lived in downtown Schenectady on a dead end street. While sitting on my porch one evening a person drove down to the dead end sign opened their door and ‘threw out’ a small creature into the woods. Of course, being investigative in nature, I went down and picked up a…
After my dad died, I found myself integrating two new cats into my household. As promised to my mom, then my dad, both on their deathbeds, that I would take care of them as they were their loving companions. So, my husband and I basically had to start from the very beginning, unsure of the…
It might be a bit morbid, but yes, all things die. I am saying this because, my dad just passed. My mom 2 and 1/2 years prior. Yet, the world left behind still moves on. However hard it may be for the rest of us. Tigger and Mishi, dad and moms cats, are staring at…
Loving you more today than yesterday More tomorrow than today My best friend, my true love, my one and only My life, heart, soul Your love gives me unlimited power in all that I can do Makes me feel like I can fly With the strength to carry on Catching myself smiling for no reason…
Ok, let’s delve right in. What’s up with the fanatical dependency on animals for one’s mental health? Speaking as an animal lover, and on behalf of animals, I am just a tad concerned. It appears that people are using animals as emotional scapegoats – for whatever reason, I don’t know why – but it is…
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Established in 1873, Lollypop Farm, is one of the largest independent nonprofit animal welfare organizations in New York providing shelter, care, and adoption for dogs, cats, small animals, birds, reptiles, horses, and other farm animals. It is also has a formidable humane law enforcement team that responds to thousands of calls for service per year….
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Amanda Reynolds (Reynolds v. United States Internal Revenue Serv., Slip copy, 2025 WL 3514102 (E.D.N.Y. Dec. 8, 2025) is seeking a novel argument for domestic companion animals to be recognized under the Internal Revenue Code for tax purposes. Reynolds alleges constitutional violations from the IRS in excluding companion animals from qualifying as “dependents” for tax…
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Every Saturday, I spend the night visiting with my 90 year old dad. This night, around 6:30 pm, we decided to go to Jumpin’ Jacks for an ice cream treat and then go across to the park to see the flock of geese that have settled in for the night. Now that the weather is…
So you want a pet? There is a lot to choose from as there are more than 6.5 million animals in the US that need forever homes. As you know, it is not easy to adopt a pet and you will need to know the right answers to ask yourself before you make that leap…
I am not sure about you, but recently I have been reverting back to feeling lost and unsure of myself –just wanting to coil up, and relinquish control; as to not rock the boat, so to speak. One thing for sure, I am tired of all the drama. Trying to juggle work, family, and social…
New York State lawmakers (NYS Assembly Member Deborah Glick and former Senator Brad Holyman-Sigal) have proposed a bill that would require home and commercial property owners to shut off outdoor lights overnight. However, this proposed legislation has sparked a fierce discussion over potential safety concerns for property owners. Especially in more suburban and rural districts….
After years of local public concern and growing awareness about the trauma rodeos events potentially inflict on its animals, the cities citizens seems to have chosen compassion over entertainment. It seems that New York City has taken a powerful stance for animal rights by introducing a bill that will put an end to the apparent…
OVERVIEW A new law has taken effect on December 15th and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets reminds shelters and rescues of new standards that are required to be met to ensure the health and well-being of the animals in their care. You can find the laws and requirements here. The law,…
The New York City Bar Association, through its Animal Law Committee, approved the passage of Assembly Bill A.54-B and Senate Bill S.3046-B (the “Bill”), which would amend the public buildings law to prohibiting the use of adhesive-based rodent traps (“glue traps”). This Bill would prevent the use of this cruel and ineffective method to capture…
Assembly Bill A8327 has been introduced which seeks to prohibit the sale of birds in retail pet stores statewide. If passed, this legislation could help end the suffering of birds bred in poor conditions or captured from the wild. The bill was introduced by Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal. Wildlife trafficking plays a major role in pet…
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New York State Police (NYSP) in Albany is expanding their training program by partnering with the New York State Animal Protection Federation (NYSAPF) so troopers can better identify and respond to cases of animal cruelty in the Capital Region. Superintendent Steven G. James, stated that the training will help by giving the tools and awareness…
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A reintroduction of a bill in the state legislature would require canids over 50 pounds, that are killed, to be DNA tested by the state Department of Environmental Conservation to determine if the animal is, in fact, a wolf. The bill is sponsored by state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal. It aims at protecting the wolf population, with…
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Sen. Peter Oberacker (R,C-51st District) will introduce his animal cruelty bill (A.5820) in the state Senate this year to authorize bail for individuals charged with aggravated cruelty to animals. Slater’s legislation seeks to close this dangerous loophole, protecting innocent animals and reducing the risk of harm to people. https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Matt-Slater/story/112875
A new law, known as the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act, originally signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2022, targets large-scale breeding facilities that proponents say lead to sick animals being sold to unsuspecting pet owners. According to the Executive Director of the New York State Animal Protective Federation, Libby Post, “This bill stops New York’s…
For the Love of Animals