Governor Cuomo announced on Aug. 16 that he signed legislation that requires animals used for research purposes be put up for adoption. Cats and dogs that come out of higher education institutions as research animals will have the opportunity to be adopted through local shelters, humane societies, and rescue organizations after being deemed suitable by an attending veterinarian, the governor said in a press release.
“Now that this bill has become law, research animals will finally have a chance at a second life. Research animals live their lives being poked and prodded by humans, purposefully made sick to keep us well, and they are deprived of the affection and human kindness that many dogs enjoy. After this long and often tortuous service, they are usually euthanized, ending a miserable existence” said Assemblywoman Linda B. Rosenthal in a press release.
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