Legislation and other initiatives to improve the lives of animals in New York City: City-Funded Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinics Low-cost spay and neuter clinics for pets of low-income New Yorkers are the most cost effective and humane means of ending our chronic pet overpopulation problem. NYC Pets-in-Housing Bill Coop and condo interests are trying to hijack a bill meant to protect New Yorkers with pets by creating a loophole that will leave pet owners in coops and condos vulnerable to eviction. Housing for Senior Citizens with Pets Senior citizens often have fewer resources and fewer options when looking for housing. No-pet clauses in apartment leases hit them especially hard. Fair Insurance for Homeowners with Dogs Some insurance companies discriminate against homeowners based on the breed of dog they keep. This bill says blanket blackouts aren't fair or necessary. Responsible Guardian Initiative Careless owners abandon thousands of pets every year, creating a crisis of homelessness and needless deaths. Some simple regulations on adoptions can reduce abandonment and ensure happier homes for pets and their companions.