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An Act protecting abandoned animals in vacant properties

S.942, An Act protecting abandoned animals in vacant properties

Sponsor: Senator Eldridge

 

What is the problem with abandoned animals?

While animal abandonment is a felony (Ch. 272 sec. 77), animals who are abandoned in vacant properties due to foreclosure, eviction or other termination of tenancy, can suffer and die if not found. They are left without any means to fend for themselves. Additionally, property owners, animal control officers and others can be unclear about what they can do to with an animal who has been left behind. 

 

What would the bill do?

The bill would reduce animal suffering and death and clarify responsibilities of relevant parties. It would:

• require that landlords and foreclosing owners check recently vacated and foreclosed units within 5 days for the presence of abandoned animals.
• require the landlord or foreclosing owner to immediately notify an animal control officer, police or authorized agent, if an abandoned animal is found
• deem an animal abandoned if it is found in a vacated property through property foreclosure, eviction, termination of lease or tenancy or tenancy at will.

Examples

Unfortunately, there are many cases that demonstrate the need for better laws. For example:

• “Miracle” was a starving, emaciated dog, abandoned for two months in a New Bedford apartment, and who jumped out of a third-story window in an apparent search for food.
• “Chickadee“ was found close to death in an abandoned apartment in Dorchester by the landlord after the tenant moved out.
• “Phantom” was a 2-year-old Labrador found dead in Hudson in 2011 after a call was received for a foul smell.

http://www.mspca.org/programs/animal-protection-legislation/government-affairs/current-legislation/an-act-protecting-abandoned.html

 

Urgent Ohio Dogs

******POUND FULL********** (ok- take a deep breath) because if anyone is sitting in the same room with you they are going to think you are crazy because you just "Awwwed" at your screen!!!!!! Atleast that's what I did when I saw this beautiful boy- Brooks is a DOLL baby and has such an "old soul" look - yet he is still very young and that face...... Oh that face!!!!!!! The NOT so "good" part of all of this is his POUND IS FULL and DOGS NEED TO MOVE NOW!!!!! :( Please share him tonight and help him find a loving home!

Name- Brooks
Location - Stark County / Canton Ohio
330-451-2343

City of Hartford Animal Shelter

URGENT FOR WED 7/24
*** TOMORROW ***
PENELOPE PEAR AKA#45
Watch her video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sWwvouohPM&feature=c4-overview&list=UUSDovocMewvDaMJWOT_aDTg
Pit Bull Terrier Mix
... Approx 1 year old. This baby was hard to keep still for her photo op! She just wanted to kiss and hug and explore! She is EXTREMELY sweet. Did good with dogs she met. a very beautiful and dignified girl. LEGAL DATE OF ADOPTION IS WED 7/24
IF INTERESTED IN ADOPTING PLEASE EMAIL CTSHELTERDOGS@GMAIL.COM
PLEASE TAKE ADOPTION SERIOUSLY, DOGS CAN NOT BE RETURNED TO THE SHELTER. THANK YOUSee More

Jul 23, 2013 7:00pm
KC

This dog is dynamite. She is very smart and has A LOT of drive. She shows some reactivity to other dogs, but this will be a quick fix with the right training for someone so smart. She is not a dog for a first time owner, and would do best with a job (competition, agility, herding, search and rescue or drug detection), but when you give her a task, she will be quick to master it. ~Sarah, Trainer

Pets on Death Row - Urgent Death Row Cats

TO BE DESTROYED 7/24/13
Manhattan Center

My name is WHITNEY. My Animal ID # is A0972076.
I am a female white and black domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 10 YEARS old.
...Continue Reading

 

Urgent Part 2 - Urgent Death Row Dogs

New Beginnings 4 (8 photos)

Urgent Part 2 - Urgent Death Row Dogs

Manhattan Center

ANGIE - A0972532

FEMALE, BLACK / WHITE, PIT BULL MIX, 1 yr
... STRAY - STRAY WAIT, NO HOLD Reason STRAY
Intake condition NONE Intake Date 07/20/2013, From NY 11693, DueOut Date 07/23/2013

Medical Behavior Evaluation No Initial Behavior
Medical Summary No Initial Exam

For more information on adopting please read the following: http://urgentpetsondeathrow.org/must-read/

DO NOT call the shelter and say you are adopting unless you truly intend on physically going to the shelter to adopt the dog. It ties up phones lines and is a waste of the staff's time to explain the adoption procedure over the phone for someone who is purposely not going to show up. They need every free second of their time to answer calls, assist actual adopters, process intakes, and care for the animals. More importantly, they will note the dog’s file that an adopter is en route which will prevent an actual adopter from saving the dog. This is considered a "fake adoption" hold and that is how dogs fall through the cracks and end up being killed.

For more information on a particular dog, email adoption@nycacc.org but ONLY if serious about adopting, and ONLY if you are able to GO TO the shelter in-person. Please do not email for status updates... the only thing you will accomplish is spamming their in boxes and causing REAL adopter emails to go un-noticed. Contact the NYC ACC at (212) 788-4000 for further automated instructions.See More

 

Pets on Death Row - Urgent Death Row Cats

SUPER URGENT- NEEDS OUT NOW!!
Manhattan Center
**Cerebellar Hypoplasia**
SOLA - ID#A0972734

... I am an unaltered female, brown and white American Shorthair mix.

The shelter staff think I am about 13 weeks old.

I weigh 2 pounds. I was found in NY 10453.


http://www.petharbor.com/pet.asp?uaid=NWYK.A0972734

ALL LOCATIONS:


For more information on adopting please read the following:https://www.facebook.com/PetsOnDeathRow/app_396393053713168?f&ref=ts

DO NOT call the shelter and say you are adopting unless you truly intend on physically going to the shelter to adopt the cat. It ties up phones lines and is a waste of the staff's time to explain the adoption procedure over the phone for someone who is purposely not going to show up. They need every free second of their time to answer calls, assist actual adopters, process intakes, and care for the animals. More importantly, they will note the cats’s file that an adopter is en route which will prevent an actual adopter from saving the cat. This is considered a "fake adoption" hold and that is how animals fall through the cracks and end up being killed.

For more information on a particular cat, email adoption@nycacc.org but ONLY if serious about adopting, and ONLY if you are able to GO TO the shelter in-person. Please do not email for status updates... the only thing you will accomplish is spamming their in boxes and causing REAL adopter emails to go un-noticed. Contact the NYC ACC at (212) 788-4000 for further automated instructions.See More

 

Urgent Animals at the Irving Animal Shelter

CODE RED NEWS FROM THE SHELTER:
There is not a date set as we cannot guarantee any amount of time for any of the animals here. The lists below are the most urgent animals here at the shelter.
Again, there is no guarantee on time as that is based on space available. If there is any interest on any of the animals here at the shelter, please have them contact us immediately.

Pebbles 20477378
... Lucky 09581924
Trudy 20413072
General 20427122
Todd 20387646
Gorda 20439352
Nelson 20390816
Nanu 20505638 Very scared, sits at the far back corner of the kennel
and growls – Rescue Only
Lady 20456130 Very Shy
Chip 20456246 Very Shy
Brownie 20435200
Tara 20454135 Sneezing
Wanda 20475174 Sneezing
Alice 20472976 Sneezing

Cassie's Corner (Cassie the Senior Craigslist Dog) shared Alexandria Naumovska's photo.

Shared via Stylish Sydney:

This poor girl breaks my heart. She's so scared. In a few days time she will be taken out of her kennel and on her final walk. Please share to save her life. Needs a foster, forever home or rescue to save her life. Carson shelter, CA.

I don't have a name yet and I'm an approximately 2 year old female pit bull. I am not yet spayed. I have been at the Carson Animal Care Center since July 21, 2013. I will be available on July 25, 2013. You can visit me at my temporary home at CRECEIVING

EXTREMELY URGENT!

Animal ID: A4608781

This poor girl breaks my heart. She's so scared. In a few days time she will be taken out of her kennel and on her fin...al walk. Please share to save her life. Needs a foster, forever home or rescue to save her life. Carson shelter, CA.

I don't have a name yet and I'm an approximately 2 year old female pit bull. I am not yet spayed. I have been at the Carson Animal Care Center since July 21, 2013. I will be available on July 25, 2013. You can visit me at my temporary home at CRECEIVINGSee More

Urgent Part 2 - Urgent Death Row Dogs added 17 new photos to the album Urgent Manhattan - NYC AC&C.

Urgent Animals at the Irving Animal Shelter shared a photo.

LOOK THRU THE STRAY ALBUM you might find your dog or your neighbor's.

These are the dogs in Stray Hold with the City of Irving.
https://www.facebook.com/IrvingAnimalShelter/app_190322544333196
The above link is a link to contact ...the Irving Animal Care Campus in Irving, Texas and for information for adopters and rescues.
***ALBUM COVERS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THE URGENT ANIMALS AT THE IRVING SHELTER FB PAGE***See More

Northeast Animal Shelter

"Hi, I am Blackberry a 1 and 1/2 year old sweet girl. I was found abandoned in an apartment when the new owners moved in. I was pregnant and so very scared. Luckily they brought me here where I would be safe to have my kittens with a wonderful foster family. My kittens all have great homes and now it is my turn so please come on in and ask to meet me today." www.neas.org/adopt_cat/blackberry_91444

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Urgent Dogs and Cats at the Garland Shelter, TX shared Garland Animal Shelter-Volunteer Page's photo.

REGGIE - ID#A180221
OWNER SURRENDER - intake 7/20, off hold 7/22
I am an unaltered male, black and white Pekingese.
The shelter staff think I am about 2 years and 6 months old.

 

REGGIE - ID#A180221
OWNER SURRENDER - intake 7/20, off hold 7/22
I am an unaltered male, black and white Pekingese.
The shelter staff think I am about 2 years and 6 months old.

 

Hendrick Boards

SHARE TO SAVE BUTTERSCOTCH
http://hendrickboards.com/s/butterscotch

Rescued from a high-kill shelter on his last day, Butterscotch was born without eyelids and needs surgery to save his vision. Because of the condition, his fur rubs right on his eyes. The surgery itself will cost $2,000. Thanks to D.R.E.A.M. Animal Rescue, Butterscotch is getting a new lease on life!

SAVE BUTTERSCOTCH: http://hendrickboards.com/s/butterscotch

of Freddie

GEORGIA - ID#A566871 (available 7/21)

I am a female, blue Weimaraner.

The shelter staff think I am about 6 years old.
...
I have been at the shelter since Jul 11, 2013.

This information is less than 1 hour old.
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For more information about this animal, call:
San Bernardino County - Devore Shelter at (909) 386-9820
Ask for information about animal ID number A566871See More

— at Devore Shelter at 19777 Shelter Way, Devore, CA 92407 in San Bernardino County, CA 92407: (909) 386-...