Floral Park, NY’s new law is wrong!

[@kimb8773]

Just emailed a complaint to the NYS AG's office. I recommend anyone who lives in NYS so the same. It is a violation of Busters Law to deny animals food or water and a violation of one's civil rights.

[@PreciousBrandi]

Those people lead miserable lives and want you to be just as unhappy and miserable as they are.

[@kamilebrahimoff3589]

This law regarding community cats is awful.

[@Ace-v3t]

It’s also illegal to feed the homeless in Florida. These are stupid laws

[@eileenmisenti6971]

What a cruel law ! I would be breaking the law constantly if I lived there

[@zimjun7]

So wouldn't I!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And many more. Even dog lovers!!! Since 1968, I have had, in my case, all orange ( male ) cats since I had lost my Linus the First to distemper in 1968. I was only 17. June

[@highhorseofcourse]

This is cruelty to animals. Isn't there a law against this? Even if it's a law to not feed them? Ridiculous and inhumane.

[@highhorseofcourse]

Oh Vance is so cute. He looks like my Oscar who as a kitten was living in a feral colony when I brought him home.

[@shellwalklmt]

God bless you and shame on the ppl “in charge”!

[@suzieseabee]

Some towns do the same to homeless people too. I say a big flying F to those heartless people making those rules.

[@JustinPoland-r5r]

That law is unconstitutional. It violates the constitutional clause on free association.

[@virginiagood1919]

Sounds like there are some nasty people in Floral Park N.Y. Thank you for speaking up for cats.

[@LucindalGallagher]

Horrible law, There should be formal protest

[@MimitheQueen4life]

What kind of heartless, idiots would pass such a CRUEL law?😡🤬

[@LucindalGallagher]

Elon Musk. He will do the same by killing social security

[@richardfabacher3705]

Peanut? Fred? Vance? What is New York doing? The "Empire State" has become the "Sadist's State."

[@Pythonaria]

I'm in the UK, was saddened and angered by what happened to Peanut and Fred (which turned out to be politically motivated). This leaves me speechless. I believe NY is Democrat? Are these politicians completely lacking of empathy and compassion? Mind you, we now have a Labour government (UK equivalent of the Democrats) and one of the first things they did was stop pensioners from getting the Winter Fuel Allowance which helps them to heat their homes over winter. There is something very, very wrong with these people.

[@cjohnson4342]

I agree with you, the sanctuary status is only for illegal immigrants who would vote these rotten people in to office

[@rcfnc]

@@Pythonaria Yes, NY is blue unfortunately.

[@Kalyahna]

@@Pythonaria There was nothing politically motivated about Peanut and Fred. A man broke the law, neglected to do *anything* to acquire permits to have them (he had years), and posted openly and repeatedly while *knowing* he was legally not allowed to have wild animals in his possession. It's also hysterical to blame this on Democrats, given Republicans are the pro-police and "just comply" party. Maybe the guy who had Peanut and Fred should have complied with the law and not had wild animals without a permit?

[@noonenowhere877]

@Kalyahna They killed them for rabies despite neither animal having evidence of such. It was a clear case of police brutality don’t even try to paint it as anything else you animal hating fuck.

[@KTKacer]

Monsters..... why is it ppl who make law are often cruel a-holes?

[@richardfabacher3705]

That's why most want the power in the first place.

[@cynthiajarvis9269]

Cats are a gift to earth. They keep the rodent population down. They are loving animals.

[@jenniferhanses]

Feeding the cats is sometimes how you actually get to the point of SAVING the cats. Food is a lure to get them to trust you so you can get them off the streets.

[@kimb8773]

Maybe you can use this....go to media. It is the fault of former gov. Patterson. When he was in office, he illegally took away a tax payer funded program for low cost spay and neuter programs in NY. A portion of dog license fees went to the program. He eliminated the two employees that iversaw the program and shifted that tax money. No one seemed to notice he did it BUT he did. I wrote hotchul's office when she came in but she cares little for animals as is evident from her recent veto of animal crossings. Eh, they all get what they want...a secure future. Her legacy is her husband has catering contract in new buffalo bills stadium. These are our leaders....they suck.

[@AnaRodriguez-g5r]

If you can’t offer food we can’t catch for TNR. It’s not only bad for the cats. It’s also bad for the environment and other animals!! 🤯🤯🤯

[@KarenKennedy-pm6ms]

I have rescued several hundred feral cats and totally agree with you! It has been said that if you remove them, others will just move into the area. Owners are to blame, not the cats! I heard that they were thinking of shooting all feral cats which is absurd! When you rescue them, they give you a lot of love in return, as if thanking you! Keep up the great work that you are doing! I will pray for this law to be overturned. Cats are one of God’s greatest gifts! Thank you for getting this information out there! I also forgot to mention that they are great at keeping the rat and mouse populations under control.

[@rcfnc]

Break the law. Stupid laws won't change unless people there speak up.

[@bvictoria6605]

Heartbreaking. What a lovely cat and what a disgraceful disgusting town. Miserable human beings enforcing this law. If they can do this to cats what would they do to HUMAN BEINGS!

[@marilynnschroeder4436]

Tipped ear means the cat has been neutered.

[@glendagleason7506]

That is cruel to starve innocent animals. We need to enact the spay and neuter. A bit of food is precious and we need to take responsibility for these innocent animals

[@cjohnson4342]

So now NY is going to start killing cats and not just squirrels? I have 6 cats indoors and 6 outdoors that we feed and shelter but do not own, they are TNR and healthy. Better start santuary shelters with public involvement asap. Thank you for informing us

[@margaritaramos3393]

Is this only in NYC? If so, it is inhumane.

[@donotneed2250]

I've been of the opinion for years the Vampire State doesn't care too much about its citizens...

[@amyserra440]

Not good to put animals out in bad weather and no shelter

[@SongMom8]

I totally agree.

[@NancyPugh-dw9rf]

Why won't they consider TNR?! SO many communities have Instituted this with excellent results. Sounds like a law enacted by some cat-haters. Wish I lived in NY so I could help you!

[@littlebirdie2]

Totally agree with you!

[@rodoragray2044]

Praying for sweet Vance and all the kitties in Jesus name Amen 🙏❤️. Thank you for giving him a loving home and for speaking for all the precious cats who need a home.

[@HeyLiss423]

The thing to do is get community involvement in relocating the cats... which won't be easy, but it's the right thing to do.

[@kasandrabrown8611]

It will create more problems and bigger predators. Much love to you and Vance. All my cats are rescues.

[@FolkloreLover]

If Floral Parks reasoning is to reduce rodents that may feed on leftover food, there are better ways to take care of that then starving their natural predators. This is cruel and they will ultimately regret there decision.

[@SonarTheBat]

The cats will eat the rodents.

[@williamortiz415]

What was the legal basis for passing this anti-cat law? How are stray cats harming the community in Floral Park? I've never heard of such a strange law being passed and I'm from NY state.

[@SonarTheBat]

Outdoor cats can damage the ecosystem by hunting wildlife but guess what would prevent them needing to hunt in the first place?

[@alchobum]

Some people hate cats. Sometimes they gain power and act on that hatred. Sometimes they make laws requiring you to express their hatred. Whatever the target, fighting back is required as this is social engineering in the large for a twisted cause. People like this must not win.

[@decolonizeEverywhere]

A tipped ear doesn't mean he was a stray. A tipped ear indicates that he was a captured stray that was neutered or spayed.The purpose is to indicate to animal rescue people that this stray has already been captured, sterilized and often re-released, so doesn't need to be captured again. The right ear indicates female and the left ear indicates male.

[@KittymoreJoy]

I agree with you that this a stupid and illegal law. Harsher laws for people who abuse animals like 20 years in jail. Trap, neuter release and housing and regular feeding stations are a much better way to handle feral populations. Vaccinations keep disease spread down and neutering prevents constant pregnancies and litters. It works wherever it is implemented. Seems like these people are lazy, uncaring and cheap to support such an endeavour. All of the cats that came into my home were all strays that became beloved companions. Sometimes, the cat needed to be rehomed and it was their forever home that always showed up and although I was sad to see them go, I knew their happiness was what was important.

[@lisastenzel5713]

So...they simultaneously brought on a solution as to... how to minimize the number of cats without a home?! Or do they really expect people to just start starving the cats they were feeding for however long they already been feeding them!!!? Cos...how crazy and cruel and stupid is that?! Wtf? That's not a solution to the problem folks. That's playing Voldemort. Or whatever villain fits this behaviour.

[@thepollywog1]

Check out how they treat cats in Istanbul, Turkey. That's the way that works.

[@lisastenzel5713]

They catch them and neuter them? I know some countries do this, but I've forgotten which. In my country there isn't such a problem. Not with dogs nor cats. But actually 😅 in my city there have been found snapping turtles and snakes in the wild... The turtle was a problem...they tried to catch it. The owners were too scared to report their escaped pets. One snake owner had double the amount of snakes he was allowed to. They got confiscated. Still stupid to me that you can just get a licence basically. Only rescues should be held as pets, if unreleasable to the wild. When it comes to these exotic pets.

[@Kalyahna]

They certainly make more of an effort than most places, but they still have a horrific overpopulation problem made worse by people dumping their own cats and local governments passing rules that make placing shelters (ones for like 5-6 cats, not the full facility kind) much harder or downright impossible. Also some *really* awful situations for their stray dog population.

[@thepollywog1]

@@Kalyahna ahh..the devil is in the details. Is there hope for improvement. Say, do you think any place does it better?

[@Kalyahna]

@@thepollywog1 There's always hope for improvement, but that requires local people and local government to not just ignore the problem and actually push for change, and I have less hope about that part.

[@timrankin8737]

Well seeing that it is a STUPID LAW i chose to ignore it.

[@kh3612]

Contact Jackson Galaxy, maybe he can help. At least he can help get the word out. Contact all media outlets in NY State. Urge everyone to contact whatever entity enacted such a stupid law. Best wishes in your fight!!!

[@kristinminiscalco5592]

It’s wrong And sooooo cruel what is wrong with people?

[@lichiehrb]

😢😮There are so many other ways to go about this. The people who have dumped them and lack of if spay and neuter resources are largely responsible. 😢

[@littledroogy]

Dan who did this? Laws have to start by a person. I feed ferals and strays. Sometimes it only takes 1 loser full of hate. Who is it? We had a new neighbor poison our decades of caring for them. We had catch and release set up. Yup they all got murdered. Im sorry❤

[@Wyld1one]

Why is it okay to do this with cats but not people. That in imself is unconscionable

[@jostockton.]

They do it with people too.

[@SonarTheBat]

Another argument against it: it doesn't just benefit the cats. It prevents the ecosystem being harmed because it keeps cats from hunting the wildlife.

[@cultureal9544]

Stupid law.

[@barbarastrugala404]

I do not know anything about this in Floral Park?

[@sharonevans1257]

When Trump comes into office, i would reach out to him!

[@tothelighthouse9843]

Elected officials could make it easier for colony supporters to afford spay/neuter, which would solve the problem long-term. Instead, officials are ensuring these beautiful cats starve to death. Despicable 'leadership', & a despicable decision that needs to be rescinded.

[@billmanery9622]

I always feed our homeless cats, cause i believe in the in my heart the lord wants us to be kind to animals.

[@LizEsc]

Woe unto the evil doers in the name of Jesus Christ amen. Repent in the name of Jesus Christ amen No evil law maker or inventer of evil things will be spared judgement and penalty. You will reap what you sow even if you repent in the name of Jesus Christ however you can have mercy in your judgement or no mercy just the cup of the wrath of God Almighty in the name of Jesus Christ you have been warned amen and amen God's will be done . Selah Maranatha amen

[@salescustomer-service2050]

They have made the same wicked law for homeless people in Newark, NJ too.

[@susanjones2701]

AS a former of LI NY that law MUST CHANGE! These animals are God's creatures.These law makers will one day come face to face with Jesus.

[@klmbunny1]

Tell floral park to go take a leap.

[@rachelannelandau8139]

Feral cats Not cereal cars Sorry auto correct

[@barbarastrugala404]

Turkey treats their cats wonderfully ,unfortunately I understand they are killing all the stray dogs! I do not understand this.

[@PSCF-bm4ln]

Did they make it illegal to abandon these animals in the first place? This is truly MAGA thinking !

[@Kalyahna]

It's generally already illegal to abandon a pet, but enforcement is difficult (if they don't have a microchip or some other kind of permanent identification like an ear tattoo, there's virtually no way to figure out who owned the animal) and even if they can find the owner, it's very low on the list of things to prosecute over. Even blatant cases of outright abuse rarely get prosecuted. It's just not seen as a good use of resources when it comes to law enforcement. I'm not agreeing with these things, just pointing out the 'logic.'

[@eandsm4620]

It is obvious that this one is NOT feral. What is going on? What is right is now wrong. Soneone go to the stores and poke holes in all the dry bags. Is there a law against faulty packaging?

[@KOiknow24]

It's Floral Park. Do you know where you live?

[@JulesS-jc5tt]

Such bullshit!

[@philipbrackpool-bk1bm]

If the cat eats the evidence then what do they do? Carry on mister.

[@resourcedragon]

It's unfortunate that your lovely cat was named before your deplorable felon elect chose his weird vice president elect. Oh, and technically it could be argued that I am breaking the Floral Park law at the moment. Fortunately we don't have that law where I am.

[@salescustomer-service2050]

This is the hate that Jesus Christ spoke about in Matthew 24:32-37. Don't worry it's all a signs that Jesus Christ is coming soon and take his children home to the many mansions he has made for us.