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|Articles|September 1, 2011
N.Y. shelters given OK to transfer unclaimed pets
Author(s)Rachael Zimlich, BSN, RN
Albany, N. Y. - Shelters with animals whose redemption periods have expired now have new options.
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Albany, N.Y. —Shelters with animals whose redemption periods have expired are now able to transfer them to other facilities in hopes of increasing the chances of adoption.
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The new law was approved on June 22 and takes effect immediately.
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