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Dear Mayor Mamdani, I am writing as a concerned New York City resident and animal rescuer to respectfully request that your administration allocate $1.5 million for citywide spay/neuter programs and $2 million for a pet food pantry in the FY2027 budget. NYC animal shelters are overwhelmed. Spay/neuter programs are the most cost-effective way to reduce shelter intake, saving the city significant resources in the long run. Meanwhile, 1 in 5 NYC pet owners struggle to afford pet food — a crisis that leads to heartbreaking pet surrenders that could be prevented with a dedicated pet food pantry. As an affordability issue, these programs align directly with your platform priorities. Investing $3.5 million in animal welfare is an investment in community stability, public health, and the wellbeing of millions of New Yorkers and their companion animals. I urge you to champion this funding before the June 2026 budget deadline. Thank you for your time and leadership. Respectfully, [Your Name] [Your Organization, if applicable] [Your Borough]

Dear Mayor Mamdani, My name is [Your Name], and I am an animal rescuer in [Your Borough]. Every week, I see families forced to surrender beloved pets because they cannot afford food or veterinary care. I see kittens born on the streets because there aren't enough affordable spay/neuter services. These are preventable tragedies. I'm asking you to include $1.5 million for spay/neuter programs and $2 million for a pet food pantry in the city's budget. These aren't luxuries — they're essential services that keep families together and reduce the burden on our overwhelmed shelter system. This is an affordability issue. When a family has to choose between feeding their children and feeding their pet, that's a failure we can fix. A pet food pantry would prevent thousands of surrenders each year, and spay/neuter funding would address the crisis at its source. Please stand with NYC's animals and the people who love them. The June 2026 budget deadline is approaching — we need your leadership now. With hope, [Your Name]

Hello, my name is [Your Name] and I'm calling from [Your Borough]. I'm calling to ask Mayor Mamdani to support funding for animal welfare in the upcoming city budget. Specifically, I'm requesting $1.5 million for spay/neuter programs and $2 million for a pet food pantry. NYC shelters are at capacity, and these programs would reduce intake while keeping families and their pets together. As an affordability issue, this fits directly with the Mayor's priorities. Please pass along my message that this funding is urgently needed before the June 2026 budget deadline. Thank you for your time.

Dear Mayor Mamdani, As an NYC animal rescuer, I'm asking you to champion $1.5M for spay/neuter programs and $2M for a pet food pantry in the FY2027 budget. Our shelters are overwhelmed. Families are surrendering pets they can't afford to feed. These programs save lives AND save the city money. This is an affordability issue that aligns with your platform. Please act before the June 2026 deadline. Thank you. — [Your Name], [Your Borough] #StraytegiesNYC