Category: Safety/Emergency

By Posted on Posted in Alliance Participating Organizations, Animal Care & Control of NYC, Cats, Feral Cats & TNR, Rabbits, Safety/Emergency

    While Hurricane Irene was menacing New York City last month and accounts of valiant rescues flooded the media, some rescuers labored quietly outside the spotlight to ensure the safety of some very special Little New Yorkers. Even before Irene made landfall in the Big Apple, calls and e-mails from people seeking help to save endangered outdoor cats, kittens, and …

Irene’s Victims Get Help from the New York City Feral Cat Initiative Read more »

By Posted on Posted in Cats, Dog Licensing, Dogs, Events & Campaigns, Microchipping, Pet Care & Training, Safety/Emergency, Spay/Neuter

    Don’t miss this unique opportunity to prepare your pets for emergencies! One-Stop Shop for Pet Preparedness Monday, September 26, 2011 3:30–7:00 p.m. Union Square (south side, near the dog run) Are you and your pets prepared for a hurricane, flood, or other disaster, either natural or man-made? Last month’s brush with Hurricane Irene sent a wake-up call to many …

September 26: Bring Your Pet and Prepare for Emergencies! Read more »

By Posted on Posted in Alliance Participating Organizations, Animal Care & Control of NYC, Cats, Dogs, Feral Cats & TNR, Pet Care & Training, Safety/Emergency, Voices of the Alliance

    Voices of the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals by Steve Gruber, Director of Communications As Hurricane Irene ripped up the coast heading for New York City late last week, the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals was preparing city’s animals. Along with partner organizations in the Animal Planning Task Force (APTF) of the NYC Office of Emergency Management (OEM), we …

Mayor’s Alliance Responds to Hurricane Irene to Help NYC’s Animals Read more »

By Posted on Posted in Animal Care & Control of NYC, Cats, Dogs, Microchipping, Pet Care & Training, Policy & Legal, Press Release, Safety/Emergency

    Pet Owners Urged to Develop Emergency Plan Note: The Mayor’s Alliance is compiling a list of potential volunteers who we will call upon, if needed, to assist in NYC’s emergency response efforts. If you would like to be included on the list, please send your full name, phone number(s), and e-mail address to hurricane@AnimalAllianceNYC.org. We will reach out to …

NYC Animal Welfare Agencies Deploy Responders in Preparation for Hurricane Irene Read more »