“Because compassion is strength.”

As Governor of New York, I will make it clear that protecting animals isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a core value of leadership. The abuse, neglect, or weaponization of wildlife law against compassionate citizens ends under my administration.

🔒 1. Permanent Criminal Penalties for Animal Abuse or Neglect

• Felony charges for any intentional abuse or fatal neglect of a domestic or wild animal
• Mandatory restitution to shelters, rescuers, or state agencies involved in recovery
• Lifetime ban from owning or harboring animals for convicted offenders
• Animal Abuse Registry to track repeat offenders and restrict animal access

🛑 2. State Prohibition on Seizing Wildlife Cared for by Humans

• End to the practice of seizing and euthanizing wildlife raised out of compassion
• Legal protection for individuals aiding wild or injured animals in good faith
• State partnerships with rescue networks for ethical care, not red tape

🔥 3. Arson and Animal Deaths

• Joint investigations into suspicious fires that kill animals
• Manslaughter charges for provable intentional neglect or setup
• State-funded veterinary care for animal fire survivors and their rescuers

📞 4. Whistleblower Protection for Animal Abuse Reports

• Anonymous reports via the JSA2026 Whistleblower Network
• Up to $2,500 rewards for tips that lead to arrests or rescues
• Mandatory audits for shelters and agencies accused of systemic abuse

🌿 5. Community Animal Rescue Fund (CARF)

• Emergency funding for sanctuaries and rescues
• Low-cost veterinary assistance in poor or rural areas
• Disaster-response grants for fire, flood, or blackout relief

🏞️ 6. State Land for Animal Sanctuaries

• Dedication of state-owned land to build permanent sanctuaries
• Strict non-kill zones for animals unfit for adoption
• Operated by trained caregivers with public access and transparency
• “We will not take a life God still intends to use.”

💬 Final Word from Jason S. Arnold:

“If you abuse an animal under my watch, you’ll face consequences so swift and so unforgiving, you’ll wish New York had the death penalty. We don’t—so you’ll live a long, exposed life of being held accountable. But I will never allow a single soul—animal or human—to be discarded because they’re inconvenient. Because compassion is strength. And I fear God too much to take a life He still intends to use.”