Category Archives: Helping Pets and People in Crisis
Displaced Ukrainian Family Finds a Friend in URvet Care
The Mayor’s Alliance for NY’s Animals connects a war-torn Ukraine family with life saving care for their beloved 12-year-old Cocker Spaniel Continue reading


A New Year for You and the Animals
New year’s resolutions to improve your world, and make the world a better place for animals. Continue reading


East Village Fifth Graders Tackle Animal Welfare Challenges
East Village Community School students focus their spring Service Learning Project on the issues of pet abandonment and separation of pets from their owners, reach out to the Mayor’s Alliance for information. Continue reading
Domestic Violence Survivors with Pets Get New Pet Park at URI Residence
Urban Resource Institute (URI) has announced plans to create a new outdoor pet park at Brighter Days shelter, in Queens, with a grant from the Banfield Foundation. Continue reading
Domestic Violence Victims with Pets Face Increased Risk During Pandemic
For DV victims with pets, choices can be more distressing if they don’t have options for their pets. Continue reading