$1M Grant From State Will Help Rescue Mount Vernon Animal Shelter

MOUNT VERNON, NY — Animal shelters can be a place for second chances — now, the city's animal shelter is getting a second chance of its own.

On Friday, Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard and NYS Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow announced $1 million in funding to support the reconstruction of the Mount Vernon Animal Shelter.

The funding will be used to provide essential resources required to restore and enhance the shelter's operations while also furthering the mission of promoting responsible pet ownership within the community, according to city officials.

"The Mount Vernon Animal Shelter, originally built in the 1970s, has suffered from years of neglect and requires immediate attention," Assemblyman Pretlow said. "When Mayor Patterson-Howard advocated for funding to address this pressing issue, I was able to secure $1 million in this year's state budget for renovating the Animal Shelter. This funding is essential to ensure the animals receive the care they deserve in a safe and comfortable environment."

With the state funding, the city of Mount Vernon says that it will start reconstruction and renovation plans for the shelter, enabling it to deliver better services, create a more comfortable environment for the animals, and enhance the adoption process for prospective pet owners.

"This funding represents a significant step forward in our commitment to animal welfare and responsible pet ownership in Mount Vernon," Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard said. "By improving the Mount Vernon Animal Shelter and expanding our outreach efforts, we aim to provide better care for our animals and find loving homes for them. We are immensely grateful to Assemblyman Pretlow and the New York State Assembly for their support."

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