PERU, N.Y. — Staff members at the Elmore Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are expressing concerns about a new state law, the Companion Animal Care Standards Act, which is set to take effect in December 2025.
According to members, the law introduces new requirements for animal shelter facilities and imposes additional veterinary standards for community animals that enter shelters, which they fear could complicate operations.
Earlier this year, in June, Elmore SPCA announced it would cease offering services to 7 out of 10 municipalities in Clinton County in anticipation of challenges posed by the upcoming legislation…