Help give animals a voice in the New York legislature

‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Humane Society Legislative Fund]( [Dog and american flag]( Dear Friend, For influential municipal governments across New York—and for us, as important voters—Election Day is fast approaching on November 7th. In every election, and year-round, we at Humane Society Legislative Fund find ourselves up against well-funded, thoroughly self-interested foes, who allow the horrific cruelty towards animals to rage on in our nation. The puppy mill lobbyists, the factory farmers, and others who let animals suffer to expand their profits, will spend millions of dollars and countless hours to help elect certain candidates—candidates they know will get right to work for them once they take their seats in government. This is why pro-animal candidates need—and deserve—a dedicated and tireless force behind them, too. [And the Humane Society Legislative Fund’s New York political action committee is that force.]( It has never been more important that we provide direct support to those who recognize that animals deserve dignity, love, and care—and who have the power to make dynamic change. [Donate Now]( Every day, elected officials make decisions that affect the fate of animals. The dogs suffering in puppy mills, the mink still bred to become fur coats, and the rabbits subjected to frightful, outdated lab testing–they rely on “humane candidates” who will recognize and speak for them in office, and who need constant support. In the State House, animals have a true ally in Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal, who has represented the Upper West Side for 17 years. AM Rosenthal sponsored the new groundbreaking law to ban the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores, thus shutting down the horrific puppy mill pipeline. She also sponsored the successful ban on medically unnecessary cat declawing procedures, a practice that inflicts horrendous pain. HSLF was proud to work with and stand behind AM Rosenthal—using our PAC to support her election campaign. Next up for the state legislature, the critical bill to ban the barbaric, wasteful hunting events known as “wildlife killing contests” now faces an obstacle course on its way to the finish line. There is also an initiative to end breed discrimination in renters’ insurance, which so often tears families and pets apart. HSLF can stand behind those humane champions fighting for these future laws, but we cannot do it without your support. [Together, we can give animals the voice they so desperately need in government, through our New York PAC.]( [Donate Now]( The 2024 elections may feel far off, but until then, every day is important. We each feel the need to stand up against those who wish to harm the most vulnerable among us – but when we stand together, we become a powerful coalition that they cannot ignore. At HSLF we put animals first, and we need strong voices and dedicated fighters on both sides of the aisle to get the job done. With your help, we can take back our state and federal governments, by supporting and electing humane candidates. [Please help give animal protection the fighting chance it needs, through a gift to our New York political action committee!]( Sincerely, Brian Shapiro New York State Director Humane Society Legislative Fund Humane Society Legislative Fund of NY PAC is the New York political action committee of Humane Society Legislative Fund, a non-profit organization under section 501(c)(4) of the IRS code. Donations are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. New York State Campaign Finance Law dictates the following contribution limits: individuals may contribute up to $150,000 per calendar year; corporations may contribute up to $5,000 per calendar year. Paid for by the Humane Society Legislative Fund of New York PAC, 1255 23rd St. NW, Suite 455, Washington, DC 20037. [Donate Now]( [DONATE NOW»]( [HSLF’S BLOG»]( [LIKE US ON FACEBOOK»]( [FOLLOW US ON TWITTER»]( © 2023 Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) | All Rights Reserved 1255 23rd Street, NW, Suite 455 | Washington, DC 20037 humanesociety@hslf.org | 202-676-2314 | [hslf.org]( This message was sent to {EMAIL}. To stop ALL email from the Humane Society Legislative Fund, click [here](.