New York's Official State Dog To Be The Rescue Dog

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This one has us howling with glee!

New York City’s Upper East Side Assemblyman and longtime animal lover Micah Kellner, has introduced legislation naming New York’s official state dog to be the “rescue dog.”

“Shelter and rescue animals are unconditionally loving and loyal pets that are eager to become beloved members of a family. It’s time for New York State to throw these dogs a bone. New Yorkers are scrappy, just like rescue dogs. We often have a bone to pick. And a lot of us are mutts,” stated Kellner.

New York State Republican Senator Joseph E. Robach is the co-sponsor of the very popular bill. Both men are longtime animal lovers who have adopted and fostered rescue dogs.

So why shouldn’t New York have their own special state dog, and one that will encourage people to adopt dogs from shelters and rescue groups? The dogs are tough, they know how to survive–just like New Yorkers. It certainly makes sense and will save lives too. After all, animal shelters take in pure bred dogs and mutts alike. Their similarities–they’re all homeless for the moment and they all need love.

Story By Elaine Furst For Dog Files

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Michael Haslam
12 years ago

I hope they do, that’s a great idea.

chistine scarola
12 years ago

this is awesome! I hope they choose a black dog bc they are the most left behind dogs at the shelter

Cjustpeachie
Cjustpeachie
12 years ago

I’M FROM PA BUT I THINK THIS IS A GREAT IDEA FOR NY!! IT ALL MAKES SENSE AND THESE DOGS REALLY NEED LOVING HOMES!! THIS DEFINITELY WILL HELP OUR RESCUE DOGS AND GIVE THEM MORE PUBLICITY!! I LOVE NY AND I LOVE RESCUE DOGS!!

MsFoghorn
MsFoghorn
12 years ago

This is absolutely great!!!! Way-to-go-NY!!!!!!!!!

S_logan_rn
S_logan_rn
12 years ago

This is AWESOME!!! I am changing my opinion of the New York attitude…anyone who loves animals this much is OK in my book!!

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