Call it “Guinea pig overpopulation prevention week” NEW YORK CITY––“The bill to ban the sale of guinea pigs in NYC pet stores, has passed with a vote of 42-7 in the New York City Council!” exulted Voters for Animal Rights president Allie Taylor on the morning of April 11, 2023. “It may seem like a […]
Why Paddy the horse probably wishes he didn’t go to work today
Timing is everything, especially in New York City traffic NEW YORK, N.Y.––The timing of an as yet un-apprehended and unidentified driver of an allegedly speeding SUV was clearly off at almost 10 a.m. on the morning of November 18, 2022 when he tried to pass a horse-drawn carriage at 58th Street near 9th Avenue. The […]
Rats or guinea pigs––which rodent will inherit New York City?
Pending bill to ban guinea pig sales is far more likely to succeed than rat control bills passed by 44-6 margins NEW YORK CITY–– “Legislation to prohibit New York City pet stores from selling guinea pigs has 35 co-sponsors in the New York City Council – this is incredible!” exulted Voters for Animal Rights […]