A vast majority of animal
shelters and rescue organizations depend almost entirely on the generosity of donors and volunteers to do the amazing and important work they do in their own communities and beyond.
In addition to being a Training Officer for DHS based courses for Foreign Animal Disease Response, Avian Influenza Response and Disaster Management Personnel Training, she conducts risk assessments and develops plans
for shelters and rescue organizations for disaster preparedness planning, along with developing and delivering educational courses for schools, businesses and other organizations.
State Sen. Phil Boyle (R - Suffolk County), who sponsored the bill, said the number of licensed pet dealers in New York has declined by nearly 40 % over the past five years while many new not - for -
profit shelter and rescue organizations have sprung up offering similar services.