Just over a month into Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s tenure, local animal welfare leaders are urging his administration to step up for the city’s pets and their owners.
Pet owners in New York City and across the U.S. have for years been dealing with a pet affordability crisis as costs of vet care and pet supplies rise. Combined with the rising cost of living, providing care for animals has become prohibitively expensive for some New Yorkers, leading to overcrowded shelters and more strays on the streets.
