Victory! State legislators have passed a bill, sponsored by LOHV-NYC allies State Senator Frank Padavan (R-Queens)* and Assemblywoman Deborah Glick (D-Manhattan), banning the anal and genital electrocution of fur-bearing animals. If signed by Governor Spitzer, New York will be the first state in the nation to ban this cruel practice."The animals killed for fur live miserably and die painfully so that people can wear them. Although this bill will put an end to just one way these animals suffer, it's a good start," said John Phillips, LOHV-NYC's executive director. "We are incredibly grateful to Senator Padavan and Assemblywoman Glick for their tireless advocacy on behalf of animals. They are true humane legislators."
Electrocution is a common method of killing minks, foxes and other animals on fur farms. Several such farms operate in New York State.
* Senator Padavan is a two-time recipient of our Humane Legislator Award.