Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On May 2nd, standing at My Sisters’ Place in White Plains, NY, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today said that many domestic violence victims stay with their abusers because the safety of a pet is at stake. Schumer highlighted examples of these dangerous situations with My Sisters’ Place and the Westchester County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). Schumer explained how Westchester advocates are helping to protect domestic violence victims and their beloved family member pets. The Senator called on Congress to pass the Protect Pets And Women From Domestic Violence (PAWS) Act, which would give Westchester domestic violence victims and their pets greater access to safe sheltering options, as well as provide stronger legal protections to pets. Schumer also explained how this bill would propel efforts in Westchester that address domestic violence and save lives.