Restricts surgical devocalization of dogs and cats to cases of medical necessity, prohibiting it for convenience.

New York Assembly Bill A08551 amends the agriculture and markets law to restrict surgical devocalization of dogs and cats to cases where it is necessary to treat or relieve a physical illness, disease, injury, or congenital abnormality causing or likely to cause the animal pain or harm. The bill prohibits such procedures for reasons of convenience in keeping or handling a dog or cat.

Restricts surgical devocalization of dogs and cats to cases of medical necessity, prohibiting it for convenience.

New York Assembly Bill A08551 amends the agriculture and markets law to restrict surgical devocalization of dogs and cats to cases where it is necessary to treat or relieve a physical illness, disease, injury, or congenital abnormality causing or likely to cause the animal pain or harm. The bill prohibits such procedures for reasons of convenience in keeping or handling a dog or cat.