Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Update -- No Pits, Dobies or Rotties in NYCHA

As I said, this is a developing story, so there is already a change.
So the NYCHA at some point (very recently) decided Boston Terriers and the like aren't a threat. However, they contend:

--pets over 40 lbs have not been allowed in NYCHA buildings or subsidized buildings for several years.
--the 'only one dog OR only one cat' rule has been in effect also for several years.
--they have recinded the list of dog breeds they initially published that will not be allowed, however, no Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, or Dobermans will be allowed in the buildings, period. Only current dogs of 40 lbs or less, and, after May 1st, only dogs 25 lbs or less. And no Pits, Rotties or Dobies. Pound restriction also means FULL GROWN, ie, if your Rottie is a 15 pound puppy now and it will be over 25 lbs full-grown, you are in violation.
--people have to fill out a form to register their animals NOW, like, before tomorrow afternoon before the NYCHA office closes. They DO NOT have to have the licence, vet papers, neuter, et al--there is a 90-day grace period for that--but fill out the registration form by asking your building manager.

I'll know more later. NYCHA finally answered my email; I'll take a look.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Good luck trying to get your dog registered. I went today and was told "NO we will NOT accept your registration form.. what dont you get??" .. this is ridiculous

Mistress Chilli Chinchilla said...

Wow--who said this? Someone at your NYCHA building? You need to report that to ASPCA.