Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) publicly thanked City Police Officers Monica Kim and Thomas Smith from the 100th Precinct for their work in rescuing abandoned and malnourished animals from a home in Broad Channel.
During a recent heatwave, an estimated 10-year-old dog and six cats were trapped in a house that had been condemned and had its power shut off. The assemblywoman’s office worked with District Leader Jeanette Garramone and numerous neighbors to get the NYPD to help the vulnerable animals. “It was a Friday evening and certain groups weren’t available to respond right away—but these two amazing officers from the 100th Precinct swooped in, got on their hands and knees, and personally rescued these animals. This would have been a tragedy if it wasn’t for Officers Kim and Smith. They’re heroes,” Pheffer Amato said.
During the recent 100th Precinct Community Council Meeting and National Night Out, Pheffer Amato awarded Officers Smith and Kim with an official citation (pictured) commending their bravery and work in rescuing the animals. “Because of you, those animals are alive and will now get a chance to find their furrr-ever home,” Pheffer Amato said while presenting the award.
According to the assemblywoman, the dog, Molly, is currently being cared for by Zion’s Mission Animal Rescue in Far Rockaway and the cats are at the Animal Care Center in Brooklyn. All animals are looking for a loving home.
