Big Apple Residents: Help Make NYC More Pet-Friendly!

As many of our loyal activists know, the ASPCA, along with other humane organizations, has been working for some time to pass legislation that would protect a tenant who wishes to keep his or her pet and to get another pet when the previous one has died. This is due to a court decision that held once a tenant gets a new pet, the three-month process required to waive the no-pet provision in renter’s leases must begin again. After many meetings and discussions, the legislation, now referred to as Int. 13, would protect pet owners already covered under the “3 month law” to get a “replacement” pet of the same species; the proposed legislation would cover the same number of animals the person has or had when he/she became covered under the law.
Unfortunately, Int. 13 is being vigorously opposed by the real estate industry. To help protect New York City pets and ensure that this legslation is passed, it is crucial that you contact your councilmember and urge him/her to support and co-sponsor this bill.

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