Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) was joined by his wife Laura and their dog Carter on Tuesday at the State Legislature’s Animal Advocacy Day in Albany. The event is meant to raise awareness surrounding animal abuse and mistreatment and ensure better protections for animals living in adoption centers and shelters as well as those who are homeless. The annual event offers legislators, staff and local media an opportunity to visit with pets from around the state and push for legislation to protect them.