Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $10 million is available to support animal shelters, rescues and humane societies in making critical infrastructure upgrades at their facilities. As part of the funding, $1 million will be dedicated specifically to sheltering organizations not under contract with municipalities or regions. The New York State's Companion Animal Capital Fund, the first state-funded program in the nation to support animal shelter improvement projects, will enhance animal care at shelters and ultimately help to ensure increased adoptions for New York's dogs and cats.

“As we enter the eighth round of funding for the Companion Animal Capital Fund, the importance of this critical funding cannot be overstated,” Governor Hochul said . “Animal shelters and humane societ

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