General Information on Obtaining an ADA Letter The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title II...
Selecting a Temporary Caretaker for a Pet
Suggestions for pet owners Identify someone to serve as a designated caretaker for the pet during the immediate emergency and for a longer transitional period,...
Emergency Preparedness Tips
Helping individuals and families with pets prepare for emergencies can be especially challenging. Having pets once posed a significant barrier to human safety, because pet...
Domestic Violence and Pets
When a person experiences violence in a relationship, it is scary, exhausting, humiliating, and ultimately life-threatening. Pet owners facing domestic violence may also find their...
Pet Care Resources
VETERINARY SERVICES What follows is a listing of low-cost services in the New York City area. This list is not meant to be all-inclusive, but...
Sample Pet Care Costs
While pets can be a friendly and welcome addition to a home, the cost of pet care and the time requirement can quickly add up...
Pet Welfare Education Information
Keeping a pet safe and healthy should be a pet owner’s top responsibility with regard to the pet. In addition, significant research has shown that pet...
Identifying Abuse, Cruelty, or Neglect of an Animal
Social workers may be the first visitors to the home of a person at-risk. While they usually conduct thorough assessments for abuse, cruelty, and neglect...
Assessing Pets in the Home
Assessing the welfare of a pet in the home may not always be simple because animals hide or owners may fear their pets could be...
Engagement Using a Pet
The presence of a pet in a home can offer insight into how a person views herself. For instance, the person may say they are...