Help Support New York Against Devocalization!

From the press release:

Legislation is now pending in the NYS Assembly (A3431B) and Senate (S6167A) to ban devocalization of dogs and cats–the cruel practice of cutting vocal cords just to stifle the animal’s voice.

Massachusetts banned devocalization in 2010, and it has long been outlawed throughout most of Europe. It’s time for NYS to step up.

But with just six weeks to pass or die, this proposed humane legislation is in trouble. The veterinary lobby, with members who profit from devocalization, has mobilized to defeat it. It can kill the bills by stalling them in committee…or amending them into a sham law that allows, legitimizes and will encourage this cruelty.

It’s time for animal advocates to mobilize too, while the legislation still has a chance to become an enforceable law.

Don’t let those who promote devocalization win or animals will lose their voices, their well-being and their lives.

 

5 Minutes to Spare Dogs and Cats

Lifelong Anguish or Agonizing Death.

Every Call is Vital. Yours Matters.

 

Start by identifying yourself. If you represent a shelter, rescue or advocacy group, or are a vet, say so!

Be forewarned: Some aides may try to confuse you, such as by saying the bills cannot be released from committee unless they match. That’s not true! Under pressure by pro-devocalization lobbies to defeat this humane legislation, lawmakers benefit if you become discouraged and walk away. Don’t.

Animals need you to stand firm. Without your voice, they have none.

TELL THE OFFICES OF:

Sen. Agriculture Committee Chair Patty Ritchie, 518-455-3438:

“Please release Senate Bill 6167A from Agriculture quickly

and favorably. I ask that it not be amended beyond the language of Assembly Bill 3431B as written, so it has a chance to become an enforceable law that protects dogs

and cats.”

Assembly Codes Committee Chair Joseph Lentol, 518-455-4477

“Please release Assembly Bill 3431B from Codes

quickly and favorably as written, without further amendments

so it has a chance to become an enforceable law

that protects dogs and cats.”

 

PLEASE ALSO DOWNLOAD AND
DISTRIBUTE THE FLYER IN BROOKLYN.

 

If you have a few more minutes, please call these two power-brokers of the NYS Legislature too:

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver

518-455-3791:

 

“I’d like the Speaker’s help ensuring Assembly Bill 3431B

is passed as written this session, without further amendments,

so it can become an enforceable law that protects dogs and cats.”

PLEASE ALSO DOWNLOAD AND CIRCULATE
THE FLYER IN MANHATTAN.

Sen. Majority Leader Dean Skelos

518-455-3171:

“I’d like the Senator’s help ensuring Senate Bill 6167A
is passed this session. I ask that it not be amended beyond
the language of Assembly Bill 3431B as written, so it can become
an enforceable law that protects dogs and cats.”

• Use the specific wording provided–including the letters at the end of each bill number–so your message is clear. Add your own thoughts if you’d like, but be brief and always polite, even if aides are rude.
• If you get voicemail, leave a short message, then call back till you can speak with an aide. Don’t give up!
• The position of our coalition, New York Against Devocalization, is simple: Devocalization is an act of cruelty that NY must prohibit for any reason except to treat a physical ailment causing the animal medical harm.
• Learn more about the issue and proposed amendments here: http://nyagainstdevocalization.weebly.com/pending-new-york-devocalization-ban.html

New York Against Devocalization

www.nyagainstdevocalization.weebly.com

Endorsers, A3431B and S6167A (As Written)

Endorsement of a New York state law prohibiting vocal cord surgery performed on dogs and cats by anyone for any purpose except to treat a physical illness, disease, injury or birth defect causing the animal medical harm that cannot be relieved by other veterinary care

 

Lead Sponsors

Friends of Animals

Coalition to Protect and Rescue Pets

Advocacy Organizations and Others

American Humane Association

Animal Advocates of Western New York

Animal Law Coalition

Best Friends Animal Society

Dogs in Need Everywhere, Glenville, NY

Empty Cages Collective, Brooklyn

Humane Society of the United States

Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association

In Defense of Animals

New York Animal Rights Alliance America

New York City Bar

New York Council of Dog Owner Groups, New York City

New York State Humane Association

Pet Partners (The Delta Society),

National Animal Therapy Program

Brian Shapiro,Ulster County Legislator, District 2 (Ret.)

Social Workers Advancing the Human-Animal Bond

All Sentient Beings, New York City
BARC Shelter, Brooklyn
(Town of) Brookhaven Animal Shelter, Brookhaven
Brooklyn Animal Foster Network, Brooklyn
Cocker Pals, Hobart
Country Roads Animal Rescue, Charleston
Dalmation Adoption, Brooklyn
Doggie Haven Rescue Kennels, East Greenbush
Dutchess County SPCA, Hyde Park
Erie County SPCA, Tonawanda
Everlasting Hope Animal Rescue, Hillsdale
Finger Lakes Dog Protection Agency, Auburn
Flutterbyes Animal Rescue, Aubrey
Four Legs Good, Pomona
Friends of the Yonkers Animal Shelter, Yonkers
Good Shepherd K9 Rescue, Schenectady
Greyhound Rescue and Rehabilitation, Cross River
HeartsHerd Animal Sanctuary, Buskirk
Heart Rescue Group, New Hyde Park
Heaven Can Wait Rescue, New City
Homeward Bound Dog Rescue, Albany
H.O.P.E., Wilton
Hudson Valley Rottweiler Rescue, Cuddebackville
Humane Society of New York, New York City
(Town of) Islip Animal Shelter, Islip
Jefferson County SPCA, Watertown
Kensington Kitties, Brooklyn
Kent Animal Shelter, Calverton
Love ‘N’ Care Pet Sanctuary, East Durham
Mighty Mutts, New York City
New Hope Rescue, Hornell Pals
4 Pets Rescue, Kendall
Pancake Hollow Farm and Rescue, Highland
Paws Across Oswego County, Oswego
Paws Unlimited, Kingston
Pet Adoption League of New York, Dix Hills
Pets 4 Luv, Islip Terrace
Rescue Wings, Johnstown
Save a Pet Animal Rescue, Port Jefferson Station
Save Kitty Foundation, Bellerose
Senior Dog Adoptions, Cold Brook
Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation, Hampton Bays
SPCA of Niagara, Niagara Falls
Spirit Animal Sanctuary, Boonville
Stephanie’s Animal Rescue and Shelter, Gainsville
Tenth Chance Animal Rescue, Lockport
Tiny Treasures Rescue, Yonkers
United Friends of Homeless Animals, Richland
Wanderers Rest Humane Association, Canastota
Warwick Valley Humane Society, Warwick
Wilma’s Orphans, Hempstead
Yorkie 911 Rescue, Deer Park      

Tina Aiken, DVM, Ancramdale
Leilani Alvarez, DVM, Bedford Hills
Alexandra Barrientos, DVM, Wappingers Falls
Konstantine Barsky, DVM, Brooklyn
Lewis Berman, DVM, New York City Gloria Binkowski, VMD, New York City
Paul Black, DVM, Rochester
Rose Burdon, DVM, New York City
Diana Cannan, DVM, Poughkeepsie
Beverly Cappel, DVM, New York City
Jennifer Chaitman, DVM, New York City
John Charos, DVM, Valley Stream
Holly Cheever, DVM, Voorheesville
Carlos Cintron, DVM, Bay Shore
Gilbert Cintron, DVM, Bay Shore
Francisco DiPolo, DVM, CVA New York City
Lisa Donato, DVM, Albertson Eric Dougherty, DVM, New York City
Nicholas Dodman, DACVA, DACVB, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists Karen Doucette, DVM, Hammondsport
Jill Elliot, DVM, New York City
Barbara Eisner, DVM, Brooklyn
Caroline Ennis, DVM, Fultonville
Beatrice Ersam, DVM, New York City
Marcie Fallek, DVM, New York City
Michael Ferrigno, VMD, Bellport
John Gagliardi, New York City
Galit Levin-Gichon, DVM, New York City
Alberto Gil, DVM, Dix Hills
John Green, DVM, Rensselaer
Michael Halstead, DVM, Lake Katrine
Michel Hardaker, DVM, Albany
Elizabeth Hartmann, DVM, East Marion
Wendy Hartman, DVM, Johnson City
Stacey Joy Hershman, DVM, Hastings-on-Hudson
Robert Hirth, DVM, Cazenovia
Linda Hunter, DVM, Freeville
John Hynes, DVM, Staten Island
Eileen Jefferson, DVM, Woodstock
Alexander Klein, DVM, Brooklyn
Robin Kramer, DVM, New York City
Karen Krause, DVM, Albany
Paul K. Johnson, DVM, Middletown
Calla Kinne, DVM, Albany
Alfred Lacuata, DVM, Staten Island
Daniel Lauridia, DVM, New York City
Daniel Leiman, DVM, Brooklyn
Gail Lichten, DVM, Hyde Park
Andrea Looney, DVM, Latham
Jennifer Lukowski, DVM, Albany
Justin Marlow, DVM, Amityville
Michael McCarthy, DVM, Voorheesville
Teresa Meekins, DVM, Hampton Bays
Burton Miller, DVM, Huntington
Lila Miller, DVM, New York City
Erica Mollica, DVM, Brooklyn
Jay Moses, DVM, New York City
Khadiga Nasr, DVM, Rego Park
Leslie Nicosia, DVM, Palenville Ina Obernesser, DVM, New York City
Margaret Ohlinger, DVM, Burdett
Judith Pawlusiow, DVM, Latham Arnold Plotnick, DVM, New York City
Joan Puritz, DVM, Oneonta
Philip Raclyn, DVM, New York City
Katherine Rogers, DVM, New York City
Andrew Rose, DVM, Rockville Center
Irwin Ruderman, DVM, Staten Island
Danica Salamun, DVM, Ballston Spa
Jatain Sondhi, DVM, Tonawanda
Jennifer Saver, DVM, New Hyde Park
Thomas Scheibel, DVM, Calverton
Randie Shane, DVM, CVA, New York City
Pam Shultz, DVM, Warwick
Susan Sikule, DVM, Guilderland
Jan Thompson, DVM, New York City
Andrea Tu, DVM, New York City
Thea Wallace, DVM, Syracuse
Ted Weiner, DVM, New York City
Sara Winikoff, DVM, New York City
Hal Waldman, DVM, Long Beach
Glenda Wexler, DVM, Hewlett
Susan Whittred, DVM, Long Beach
Joel Woolfson, DVM, Diplomate, American
College of Veterinary Surgeons
Mary Xanthos, DVM, New York City
Sandra Young, DVM, Dexter

Stacy Alldredge, Dog Behavior Specialist,
Licensed Veterinary Technician, New York City
Viviane Arzoumanian, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Brooklyn
Carl Collier, Dog Control Officer, Cayuga County
David Dunn, Animal Control Officer, Oswego
Anthony Jerone, Master Dog Trainer, Whitestone
Suzyn Barron, Animal Control Officer, Warwick and Chester Kelly McCartney, Director of Animal Control.nCity of Buffalo
Pat Miller, Past President, Association of Pet Dog Trainers; Board of Directors, Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
Juliet Sternberg, LMSW, Practice Manager, Hope Veterinary Hospital, Brooklyn
William Warren, Dog Control Officer, High Falls (Marbletown)

 

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