PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Linda Mann, Animal Rights Activist
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Linda Mann, an animal rights activist, testified in support of Intro 1018 and called for increased funding for affordable spay/neuter services and veterinary care in New York City. She emphasized the importance of supporting animal rescuers and transforming animal welfare in the city.
- Urged the committee to make adequate funding available for affordable spay/neuter and veterinary care for all in need
- Stressed that the committee's decisions will determine the future of animal welfare in New York City
- Requested a future hearing on Intro 967 (Ryder's Law) to address the suffering of carriage horses
Linda Mann
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Counsel member Schulman and council members of the health committee.
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My name is Linda Mann.
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As an animal rights activist, I so appreciate this committee hearing.
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I am here today to support intro 1018 and all of the people who do whatever is needed to rescue help and care for animals in our city regardless of their personal and financial costs.
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They are the ones who always answer the call and step up.
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They are constantly fighting an uphill battle, but shouldn't have to bear the costs alone.
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I urge this committee and the city council to make adequate funding available for affordable Spain neuter and affordable vet care for all in need.
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This committee can create change and transform the state of animal welfare in New York City.
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The decisions you make here will determine what the future of animal welfare looks like in our city.
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In that spirit, I am hopeful that this committee, sometime very soon, will hold the hearing on ensure 967 writer's law to end the suffering of our beautiful abused horses.
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They too need to be rescued.