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Recently the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals received a generous donation of dog food from a thoughtful donor looking to help animals during the coronavirus crisis. We reached out to Healthy Pets Project of NYC, an organization that helps NYC pet owners in crisis care for their pets, and offered them the food, which they were delighted to accept. So …

Alliance’s Targeted Transports Fill Gaps for NYC Rescue Community Read more »

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When the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals’ long-time partner, Wild Bird Fund, announced the non-official holiday, Pigeon Appreciation Day, on June 13, some New Yorkers probably were scratching their heads and wondering, “What’s that?” Although not a well-known holiday, it has a growing following, and is observed across the globe — from New York to London to Canada and Bangladesh. …

Wild Bird Fund Continues to Care for Orphaned Wildlife Despite Pandemic Read more »

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When disaster strikes New York City, the Animal Planning Task Force (APTF) of NYC Emergency Management is on the front line to help pets and pet owners weather the storm. These days, that storm is the COVID-19 pandemic, and with New York at its epicenter, the APTF has been hard at work to help pet owners cope with extraordinary challenges …

Alliance Works with Animal Planning Task Force to Assist During Pandemic Read more »

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In keeping with the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals’ new focus in 2020 — particularly in mentoring individuals and organizations — Alliance President Jane Hoffman guest lectured a law class at NYU School of Law on February 5, 2020, at the invitation of Professor Mariann Sullivan. The class discussion focused on policy. Jane described how lawyers can help shape policy …

Alliance President Mentors Students in Animal Law Read more »