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Letters to Government Officials on Various Animal Protection Issues

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Mar 28, 2019 | 6:30-8:30 PM | Event

Endangered Species Act Under the Trump Administration

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Feb 28, 2018 | 6:30-8:30 PM | Event

The Pros and Cons of a Ban on Declawing Cats

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April 13, 2017

Letter to Mayor de Blasio with Suggestions for Providing Equal Access to Opportunities for the City’s Residents and Animals through the OneNYC Plan

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February 14, 2017

Recommendations to the Trump Administration Regarding Animal Welfare

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June 29, 2016

City Bar Issues Report in Response to USDA’s Proposed Amendment to Organic Livestock and Poultry Production Regulations

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May 16, 2014

Letter to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) regarding fire safety standards in animal housing facilities

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January 1, 2014

Testimony before NYS Senator Avella’s Public Forum on Animal Protection Issues (January 2014)

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November 1, 2013

Letter to incoming New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio regarding policy decisions facing the incoming administration that will effect the lives of City residents and animals

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January 1, 2013

Letter to President Obama summarizing City Bar positions on important policy decisions facing the administration regarding animal-related issues (January 2013)

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May 1, 2011

Letter to Governor Cuomo regarding important policy decisions facing the administration that will effect the lives of New York’s residents and its animals

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March 1, 2009

Letter to the Department of Agriculture offering recommendations on a variety of topics the Department should consider as it develops policies relating to non-human animals (February 2009)

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June 1, 2007

Letter to Governor Spitzer expressing concern over proposed budget cuts in two animal welfare laws, the Animal Population Program and the Pet Dealer Licensing Law

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