Category Archives: Safety/Emergency

Alliance Channels Fashionable Face Masks to Frontline Shelter Workers

Posted on June 18, 2020 by OOTC Editor avatar

We were thrilled when pet fashion legend Ada Nieves donated a supply of her handmade face masks to the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals to share with our rescue partners and volunteers. The stylish accessories have great fashion appeal, but … Continue reading →

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Alliance Works with Animal Planning Task Force to Assist During Pandemic

Posted on May 22, 2020 by OOTC Editor avatar

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 … Continue reading →

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Legendary Pet Fashion Designer Deploys Talents to Respond to COVID-19

Posted on May 9, 2020 by OOTC Editor avatar

Always at the ready to devote her love and talents to benefit animals, Ada Nieves, renowned designer of fashions for pets of all species, has taken the opportunity during these unprecedented times to use her talents to save the lives … Continue reading →

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Alliance Helps NYCEM Launch NYC COVID-19 Pet Hotline

Posted on April 27, 2020 by OOTC Editor avatar

ALERT: As part of the NYC Emergency Management Animal Planning Task Force, the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals helped launch the NYC COVID-19 Pet Hotline to provide NYC residents with the emergency resources, support, and information needed to care for … Continue reading →

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Animal-Friendly Legislation Moves NYC Toward a More Humane Future

Posted on March 24, 2020 by OOTC Editor avatar

Editor’s note: Although we realize this article isn’t immediately relevant to the current COVID-19 emergency gripping the headlines, we wanted to share the information with our readers because we believe it demonstrates the promise of a positive future. In November … Continue reading →

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