In honor of the tragic story of an abused pit bull terrier named Sweet Sally found in the 98th Assembly District, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) introduced Assembly Resolution 1107 today which passed the house. The act allows Gov. Cuomo to proclaim April 2016 Pet Cruelty Awareness Month in New York State. Brabenec’s motivation for the resolution comes from the story of Sweet Sally, who was brought into the Humane Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark as the result of severe malnutrition and abuse.

“I was sincerely proud to champion this resolution in the Assembly and see its passage today,” Brabenec said. “Animal abuse is absolutely unconscionable and what happened to Sweet Sally should be met with harsh punishment. This is one of those evils that society wishes never began. We need to adequately fund our shelters and establish strong adoption networks for pets so no more are left without homes and in dangerous conditions. New York has made great strides recently to combat animal abuse, and I look forward to continuing that fight.”

The Eastern Pike Regional Police Department in Pennsylvania arrested a Matamoras woman who is believed to be responsible for the horrific treatment of Sweet Sally.