Rose Romero, a respected citizen of our community, and a face for Albuquerque's disabled community,  recently experienced a tragedy that none of us would wish upon anyone. Her loyal seeing-eye dog, Ivy, lost her life due to the negligence of our city – a painful incident that could have been prevented had prompt and equal emergency response been enacted. This unfortunate event underlines the urgent need for a new mandate in Albuquerque, New Mexico - Ivy's Law.

Named after Ivy, this law aims to ensure that all service dogs, emotional support dogs, or pet dogs receive the same rescue efforts that their human counterparts do after an emergency. This is not just a plea for equality or justice, but a call for basic compassion and humanity.

According to the US Department of Justice, service dogs are considered as essential as wheelchairs, and their role cannot be underestimated or overlooked in times of crisis (source: ADA National Network). Therefore, it is fitting that service dogs and pets alike should receive equal attention during emergencies.

By implementing Ivy's Law, we honor Ivy's memory and ensure that no service dog - or indeed, any dog - needlessly suffers due to insufficient rescue efforts. This law is not just for the sake of Rose and Ivy, but for the security and comfort of our community and our valued service animals.

Let’s ensure that Rose's painful experience becomes a catalyst for positive change in Albuquerque. Sign this petition to demand that our city officials implement Ivy's Law, and ensure equal rescue efforts for all living beings in our community.