Best Friends Animal Society is a nonprofit organization that has been working towards ending the killing of dogs and cats in American animal shelters.
They operate programs and campaigns across the United States and have helped to reduce the number of animals killed in shelters each year from around 17 million in the 1980s to less than 733,000 in recent years.
One important aspect of Best Friends’ work is its legislative advocacy.
The organization works closely with law makers and policymakers at the local, state, and national levels to promote laws and regulations that improve the lives of animals in general, and specifically end the practice of shelter killing.
One example of Best Friends’ legislative work is their support for the No Kill Advocacy Center’s model legislation, which aims to change the way animal shelters are run across the United States.
This model legislation emphasizes transparency, accountability, and a commitment to saving lives, rather than simply housing and euthanizing animals.
Best Friends also advocates for stronger penalties for animal cruelty, and supports laws that regulate breeding and puppy mills. They have been instrumental in helping to pass anti-puppy mill legislation in states like Missouri and Florida.
In addition to their legislative work, Best Friends operates a number of programs designed to help animals and communities in need.
These include no-kill initiatives, spay/neuter programs, and animal rescue efforts. They also operate several animal sanctuaries, including a massive facility in Kanab, Utah that is home to thousands of animals.
Overall, Best Friends Animal Society is a powerhouse in the animal welfare world, working tirelessly to end animal suffering and promote positive change.
Whether through their legislative advocacy, community outreach, or animal care programs, they continue to make a difference in the lives of countless animals every day.
Best Friends Animal Society takes on legislation
We thought you might be interested in this notice from Best Friends Animal Society (via Battery Park City Dogs) regarding pending NYS legislation to help dog owners avoid having homeowners and renters insurance canceled because the insurance company thinks the homeowner’s or renter’s dog breed is “unacceptable.”
You can help by contacting the offices of your state senator and assembly member and let them know you support Senate Bill 4822.
If you live in Battery Park City or elsewhere in Lower Manhattan, your state senator is Senator Daniel Squadron.
If you live in Northern BPC or Tribeca, your assembly member is Deborah Glick; if you live in Southern BPC (including Gateway) or the Financial District, your assembly member is Speaker Sheldon Silver.
To learn more about this, visit Best Friends Animal Society – Legislative Action Center.
