In addition to sponsoring the bill, Kaminsky said if he had been elected, he would have updated animal cruelty laws to make it easier to prosecute individuals and enterprises that abuse animals, crack down on underground animal cruelty organizations such as dogfighting rings, and keeping a public list of organizations and individuals that have ever been involved in animal cruelty. He said he has laid out plans to expand the Animal Crimes Unit in the District Attorney’s office by implementing more funding and staff. The NY State Animal Protection Federation supports the bill. The bill has passed the Senate twice but has yet to pass the Assembly.
Kaminsky recently co-sponsored the New York Puppy Mill Pipeline Bill, S.1130, which would end the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores across New York State. Post, who is also an advisory board member of the Voters for Animal Rights organization, said that the Humane Society of the United States has worked with the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter to move the cats to shelters across the state. “This certainly highlights the fact that there are large cases of animal cruelty happening everyday,” Kaminsky said. The levels of ammonia in the house were so toxic that the Nassau County Fire Marshall had to be called in to ventilate the home before animal control officers could enter, said Post. Some of the cats are now suffering from eye and respiratory infections due to toxic ammonia levels throughout the home, transmitted from the cats’ urine, according the executive director of the NY State Animal Protection Federation, Libby Post.
… the DA’s office is looking into it and will decide how to move forward.” “This is an example of a situation that got totally out of control,” Kaminsky said in an interview with the Herald, “and one that really cries out for action. 15 at Bideawee Animal Shelter in Wantagh to discuss how they can ensure greater animal safety in Nassau County following this incident. Kaminsky, Democratic candidate for Nassau County District Attorney, met with local animal activists at a press conference on Oct. Approximately 62 cats have been removed from the home on Washington Boulevard, according to Senator Todd Kaminsky. 4, Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals members pulled dozens of cats out of an abandoned home in North Bellmore. However, after a recent incident that involved animal abuse, officials and animal welfare organizations are looking for ways to improve animal safety. It is the understanding of most pet owners that furry friends deserve the same dignity and respect as humans.