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The New York state Senate on Tuesday passed a series of legislation aimed to protect animals and the sale and treatment of pets.
If enacted into law, the bills would:
"It’s our responsibility to protect and defend the voiceless, and that includes our cherished pets and animals," state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said in a statement. "I am very proud of the examples we are setting for animal welfare to prevent cruelty and abuse. I commend the sponsors of this bill package for their dedication to clarifying laws and bolstering protections against cruelty.”
The legislative package coincides with Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month.
