Dear Companion Pet Lovers ~
GET READY TO SERVE AS A STRONG VOICE FOR THE DOGS ON AUGUST 21!
Following our very successful May 22 peaceful rally in Millersburg, we're ready to stand united against the Ohio Dog Auctions in Holmes county!
DATE:
Sat., August 21, 2010
TIME:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
LOCATION:
Holmes County Fairgrounds - 8381 State Route 39, Millersburg, OH 44654
Click here for directions
(Per the instructions of the Holmes County Sheriff's Department, we need to ensure we stand approximately six feet of the roadside and do not block any cars from entering the Fairgrounds.)
ATTIRE:
Since August 21 could bring rain and/or hot temperatures, be sure to dress accordingly!
SIGNS:
PLEASE BRING SIGNS!
Please remember that many farmers and dog fanciers - hobby and show breeders - are supporting the Ohio Dog Auctions Act, and they will be present at this county fair. Our focus is the Ohio Dog Auctions and their relationship to puppy mills and pet homelessness, so please ensure your signs reflect this message!
Feel free to use any of the pictures on the www.BanOhioDogActions.com website. Signs with the text, "Support the Ohio Dog Auctions Act" and "Ban Ohio Dog Auctions" enlarged to 13" X 17" on a home photo printer, or as large as you can get them without being blurry, are very effective for this peaceful rally!
RIDERS WILL BE JOINING US!
Over 100 riders from across Ohio are scheduled to join us in support of our efforts to raise awareness of the Ohio Dog Auctions Act! The route will include a visit past the Holmes County Fairgrounds (ground zero for the peaceful rally) along Route 39 and the Livestock Auction Barn (where the Ohio Dog Auctions take place) along Route 557.
If interested in being a part of this passionate crew of animal advocates, please contact Julie with Operation Warm and Cozy at 330-364-7190.
(We invite you to read Frankie's story, Julie's rescued companion from the Ohio Dog Auction, by clicking here - > http://www.timesreporter.com/features/x148963733/One-dog-s-incredible-journey)
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Media coverage of the Ohio Dog Auctions and their relationship to puppy mills and pet homelessness has been extensive, and as with the May 22 rally in Millersburg, many of our protesting rescuers are committed to initiating humane reform at county pounds and shelters. They are ready to assist the Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions in initiating positive change through our 2011 ballot campaign (Ohio Dog Auctions Act).
07/29/10 - The Vindicator - Group vows a fight with bite to ban dog auctions - > http://www.vindy.com/news/2010/jul/29/group-vows-a-fight-with-bite-to-ban-dog-/
07/02/10 - Statehouse News Bureau - Activists working against puppy mills concerned that deal on humane ballot issue won't help - > http://www.statenews.org/story_page.cfm?ID=14171&year=2010&month=7
06/24/10 - Pet Views and News - What's Up with Ohio? - > http://petnewsandviews.com/2010/06/whats-up-with-ohio/
06/08/10 - Times-Reporter - One dog's incredible journey, Frankie wandered out of wooded area - > http://www.timesreporter.com/features/x148963733/One-dog-s-incredible-journey
05/27/10 - Philly Dawg - Part 2: TV report exposes conditions at Ohio dog auction - > http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/pets/PAR_2_TV_report_exposes_conditions_at_Ohio_dog_auction.html?text=lg&c=y
05/27/10 - Philly Dawg - TV report exposes conditions at Ohio dog auction - > http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/pets/TV_report_exposes_conditions_at_Ohio_dog_auction.html
Thanks everyone for continuing to serve as a strong voice for the dogs! We look forward to seeing everyone on August 21!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
MID YEAR UPDATE - PART 2! Ohio Dog Auctions Act (2011 Ballot Initiative)
Dear Companion Pet Lovers ~
The Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions is spearheading a citizens-backed, ballot initiative - Ohio Dog Auctions Act - to help improve the lives of dogs in commercial breeding operations in Ohio. The measure would make it illegal for anyone to auction or raffle a dog in Ohio. It also would prohibit bringing dogs into the state for sale or trade that were acquired by auction or raffle elsewhere.
We need your help to end a major distribution channel serving buyers and sellers from 15 states, many of whom have repeated, long standing violations of the Animal Welfare Act and/or have been convicted of animal cruelty. The proposed Amended Senate Bill 95 (legislation for dog breeding kennels) DOES NOT contain language which addresses any aspect of Ohio dog auctions! Click here to read more.
Given that volunteer petitioners played a major role in the Ohioans for Humane Farms (OHF) campaign by collecting 160,000 signatures in four months, we are confident this same milestone can be achieved for the Ohio Dog Auctions Act!
1. Signatures as of July 1 - Just 153 Days Remaining!
As of July 1, a total of 19,538 signatures have been collected of the MINIMUM 120,700 signatures required by December 1, 2010. 326 volunteer Petition Circulators have raised awareness of the Ohio Dog Auctions Act by helping to collect signatures from 74 counties!
* For a view of our "Stoplight" report as of July 1, please scroll down this page!
2. Download a Petition, Attend a Townhall Meeting, Participate in a Signature Gathering!
Pledge to collect a minimum of 123 signatures (three full petitions) from Ohio registered voters between now and December 1! That's less than two signatures per day!
A. Campaign Kit! Our campaign kit can help you hit the ground running in collecting signatures from Ohio registered voters! .
To download the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act), Instructions for Collecting Signatures, Best Strategies on Collecting Signatures and other informational materials, please click here.
B. Town Hall Meetings! Learn more about the Ohio Dog Auctions Act by participating in a Coalition Meeting for your county!
Upcoming meetings for July include:
> Butler (July 10)
> Montgomery (July 24)
> Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull (July 28)
To view dates, times and locations of all Town Hall Meetings (as they become confirmed), please click here.
C. Signature Gatherings! Participate in some great events where you can meet and talk with Ohio voters!
County fairs, car shows and community festivals are taking place all across the state from now until December 1, and many are extending FREE booth space to the Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions!
To view dates, times and locations of upcoming Signature Gatherings, please click here. (Scroll down the page, past Town Hall Meetings!)
C. Supporters! We applaud the many individuals and groups who are helping to raise awareness of the Ohio Dog Auctions Act! Click here to view the latest Action Alert issued by the ASPCA.
Our growing list of supporters include local humane societies, pet vendors and animal welfare organizations!
To view all those who support a ban on Ohio dog auctions, please click here.
3. Join our Facebook group, Ohio Voters Against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions!
We invite you to join the over 2,150 voices who have become members of our Face Book group, Ohio Voters against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions. Membership is FREE, and our portal serves as a great vehicle in which to receive timely updates on issues and campaigns addressing Ohio dog auctions, puppy mills and the entities that support and keep them in business.
For more information on how you can become a member, please click here.
* STOPLIGHT REPORT AS OF JULY 1, 2010
GREEN LIGHT! Volunteer petitioners have met or exceeded the signature goal for these counties! A special CONGRATULATIONS to Team Hopper (representing three Petition Circulators) who exceeded their signature goal for Coshocton and Amy B./Anne R./Chris H. /Jill N./Kathryn B./Kay K./Keri K./Melissa S./Sherri M./Vikki K. who exceeded their signature goal for Hocking!
County Total votes cast in 2006 governor's race 3% (the MINIMUM number of signatures we need to collect by 12/01/10) The total number of signatures we have collected as of 07/01/10 Percent of Goal
Hocking 9,860 296 337 113.85%
Coshocton 13,408 402 421 104.73%
YELLOW LIGHT! Volunteer petitioners have met between 50% - 99% of their signature goal for these counties! We need to continue this pace to reach these voters by December 1!
County Total votes cast in 2006 governor's race 3% (the MINIMUM number of signatures we need to collect by 12/01/10) The total number of signatures we have collected as of 07/01/10 Percent of Goal
Jackson 10,423 313 231 73.80%
Cuyahoga 454,100 13,623 7,073 51.92%
Richland 45,799 1,374 713 51.89%
RED LIGHT! Volunteer petitioners have met between 0% - 49% of their signature goal for these counties! We need to accelerate our pace to reach these voters by December 1, particularly those counties in red!
County Total votes cast in 2006 governor's race 3% (the MINIMUM number of signatures we need to collect by 12/01/10) The total number of signatures we have collected as of 07/01/10 Percent of Goal
Tuscarawas 31,585 948 433 45.68%
Geauga 39,148 1,174 485 41.31%
Stark 139,414 4,182 1,578 37.73%
Hancock 25,675 770 253 32.86%
Pickaway 17,960 539 175 32.47%
Lorain 100,632 3,019 844 27.96%
Lake 88,006 2,640 620 23.48%
Franklin 373,258 11,198 2,351 20.99%
Athens 19,840 595 118 19.83%
Delaware 64,773 1,943 316 16.26%
Medina 65,511 1,965 295 15.01%
Monroe 6,066 182 26 14.29%
Summit 197,747 5,932 792 13.35%
Madison 13,441 403 53 13.15%
Morrow 12,575 377 49 13.00%
Vinton 4,422 133 16 12.03%
Wayne 38,546 1,156 127 10.99%
Union 16,877 506 55 10.87%
Portage 54,970 1,649 161 9.76%
Fairfield 54,004 1,620 140 8.64%
Morgan 5,516 165 14 8.48%
Clermont 65,010 1,950 158 8.10%
Hamilton 287,496 8,625 610 7.07%
Licking 59,051 1,772 120 6.77%
Adams 8,685 261 17 6.51%
Logan 16,080 482 31 6.43%
Holmes 8,108 243 15 6.17%
Meigs 7,707 231 14 6.06%
Crawford 16,744 502 28 5.58%
Hardin 9,723 292 16 5.48%
Ashland 19,355 581 30 5.16%
Knox 20,780 623 30 4.82%
Butler 115,895 3,477 159 4.57%
Marion 21,691 651 27 4.15%
Columbiana 36,223 1,087 44 4.05%
Perry 11,291 339 10 2.95%
Montgomery 189,201 5,676 161 2.84%
Miami 37,054 1,112 26 2.34%
Huron 18,917 568 13 2.29%
Muskingum 28,719 862 19 2.20%
Guernsey 13,375 401 8 2.00%
Ross 23,839 715 14 1.96%
Warren 68,091 2,043 40 1.96%
Lucas 142,784 4,284 80 1.87%
Erie 30,106 903 15 1.66%
Mahoning 95,251 2,858 47 1.64%
Carroll 11,152 335 5 1.49%
Brown 14,044 421 6 1.43%
Clinton 12,646 379 5 1.32%
Trumbull 81,128 2,434 30 1.23%
Fayette 8,402 252 3 1.19%
Wood 45,616 1,368 16 1.17%
Champaign 14,264 428 5 1.17%
Clark 49,056 1,472 15 1.02%
Ottawa 17,207 516 5 0.97%
Ashtabula 33,865 1,016 7 0.69%
Gallia 10,165 305 2 0.66%
Preble 15,553 467 3 0.64%
Auglaize 16,907 507 3 0.59%
Highland 13,158 395 2 0.51%
Greene 59,113 1,773 8 0.45%
Sandusky 22,736 682 3 0.44%
Washington 22,788 684 3 0.44%
Mercer 15,646 469 2 0.43%
Wyandot 8,160 245 1 0.41%
Allen 36,229 1,087 3 0.28%
Fulton 16,141 484 1 0.21%
Lawrence 19,109 573 1 0.17%
Seneca 20,051 602 1 0.17%
Belmont 23,996 720 0 0.00%
Darke 20,223 607 0 0.00%
Defiance 13,638 409 0 0.00%
Harrison 6,095 183 0 0.00%
Henry 11,473 344 0 0.00%
Jefferson 26,133 784 0 0.00%
Noble 5,072 152 0 0.00%
Paulding 7,479 224 0 0.00%
Pike 9,776 293 0 0.00%
Putnam 14,161 425 0 0.00%
Scioto 26,369 791 0 0.00%
Shelby 17,029 511 0 0.00%
Van Wert 10,409 312 0 0.00%
Williams 13,033 391 0 0.00%
The Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions is spearheading a citizens-backed, ballot initiative - Ohio Dog Auctions Act - to help improve the lives of dogs in commercial breeding operations in Ohio. The measure would make it illegal for anyone to auction or raffle a dog in Ohio. It also would prohibit bringing dogs into the state for sale or trade that were acquired by auction or raffle elsewhere.
We need your help to end a major distribution channel serving buyers and sellers from 15 states, many of whom have repeated, long standing violations of the Animal Welfare Act and/or have been convicted of animal cruelty. The proposed Amended Senate Bill 95 (legislation for dog breeding kennels) DOES NOT contain language which addresses any aspect of Ohio dog auctions! Click here to read more.
Given that volunteer petitioners played a major role in the Ohioans for Humane Farms (OHF) campaign by collecting 160,000 signatures in four months, we are confident this same milestone can be achieved for the Ohio Dog Auctions Act!
1. Signatures as of July 1 - Just 153 Days Remaining!
As of July 1, a total of 19,538 signatures have been collected of the MINIMUM 120,700 signatures required by December 1, 2010. 326 volunteer Petition Circulators have raised awareness of the Ohio Dog Auctions Act by helping to collect signatures from 74 counties!
* For a view of our "Stoplight" report as of July 1, please scroll down this page!
2. Download a Petition, Attend a Townhall Meeting, Participate in a Signature Gathering!
Pledge to collect a minimum of 123 signatures (three full petitions) from Ohio registered voters between now and December 1! That's less than two signatures per day!
A. Campaign Kit! Our campaign kit can help you hit the ground running in collecting signatures from Ohio registered voters! .
To download the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act), Instructions for Collecting Signatures, Best Strategies on Collecting Signatures and other informational materials, please click here.
B. Town Hall Meetings! Learn more about the Ohio Dog Auctions Act by participating in a Coalition Meeting for your county!
Upcoming meetings for July include:
> Butler (July 10)
> Montgomery (July 24)
> Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull (July 28)
To view dates, times and locations of all Town Hall Meetings (as they become confirmed), please click here.
C. Signature Gatherings! Participate in some great events where you can meet and talk with Ohio voters!
County fairs, car shows and community festivals are taking place all across the state from now until December 1, and many are extending FREE booth space to the Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions!
To view dates, times and locations of upcoming Signature Gatherings, please click here. (Scroll down the page, past Town Hall Meetings!)
C. Supporters! We applaud the many individuals and groups who are helping to raise awareness of the Ohio Dog Auctions Act! Click here to view the latest Action Alert issued by the ASPCA.
Our growing list of supporters include local humane societies, pet vendors and animal welfare organizations!
To view all those who support a ban on Ohio dog auctions, please click here.
3. Join our Facebook group, Ohio Voters Against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions!
We invite you to join the over 2,150 voices who have become members of our Face Book group, Ohio Voters against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions. Membership is FREE, and our portal serves as a great vehicle in which to receive timely updates on issues and campaigns addressing Ohio dog auctions, puppy mills and the entities that support and keep them in business.
For more information on how you can become a member, please click here.
* STOPLIGHT REPORT AS OF JULY 1, 2010
GREEN LIGHT! Volunteer petitioners have met or exceeded the signature goal for these counties! A special CONGRATULATIONS to Team Hopper (representing three Petition Circulators) who exceeded their signature goal for Coshocton and Amy B./Anne R./Chris H. /Jill N./Kathryn B./Kay K./Keri K./Melissa S./Sherri M./Vikki K. who exceeded their signature goal for Hocking!
County Total votes cast in 2006 governor's race 3% (the MINIMUM number of signatures we need to collect by 12/01/10) The total number of signatures we have collected as of 07/01/10 Percent of Goal
Hocking 9,860 296 337 113.85%
Coshocton 13,408 402 421 104.73%
YELLOW LIGHT! Volunteer petitioners have met between 50% - 99% of their signature goal for these counties! We need to continue this pace to reach these voters by December 1!
County Total votes cast in 2006 governor's race 3% (the MINIMUM number of signatures we need to collect by 12/01/10) The total number of signatures we have collected as of 07/01/10 Percent of Goal
Jackson 10,423 313 231 73.80%
Cuyahoga 454,100 13,623 7,073 51.92%
Richland 45,799 1,374 713 51.89%
RED LIGHT! Volunteer petitioners have met between 0% - 49% of their signature goal for these counties! We need to accelerate our pace to reach these voters by December 1, particularly those counties in red!
County Total votes cast in 2006 governor's race 3% (the MINIMUM number of signatures we need to collect by 12/01/10) The total number of signatures we have collected as of 07/01/10 Percent of Goal
Tuscarawas 31,585 948 433 45.68%
Geauga 39,148 1,174 485 41.31%
Stark 139,414 4,182 1,578 37.73%
Hancock 25,675 770 253 32.86%
Pickaway 17,960 539 175 32.47%
Lorain 100,632 3,019 844 27.96%
Lake 88,006 2,640 620 23.48%
Franklin 373,258 11,198 2,351 20.99%
Athens 19,840 595 118 19.83%
Delaware 64,773 1,943 316 16.26%
Medina 65,511 1,965 295 15.01%
Monroe 6,066 182 26 14.29%
Summit 197,747 5,932 792 13.35%
Madison 13,441 403 53 13.15%
Morrow 12,575 377 49 13.00%
Vinton 4,422 133 16 12.03%
Wayne 38,546 1,156 127 10.99%
Union 16,877 506 55 10.87%
Portage 54,970 1,649 161 9.76%
Fairfield 54,004 1,620 140 8.64%
Morgan 5,516 165 14 8.48%
Clermont 65,010 1,950 158 8.10%
Hamilton 287,496 8,625 610 7.07%
Licking 59,051 1,772 120 6.77%
Adams 8,685 261 17 6.51%
Logan 16,080 482 31 6.43%
Holmes 8,108 243 15 6.17%
Meigs 7,707 231 14 6.06%
Crawford 16,744 502 28 5.58%
Hardin 9,723 292 16 5.48%
Ashland 19,355 581 30 5.16%
Knox 20,780 623 30 4.82%
Butler 115,895 3,477 159 4.57%
Marion 21,691 651 27 4.15%
Columbiana 36,223 1,087 44 4.05%
Perry 11,291 339 10 2.95%
Montgomery 189,201 5,676 161 2.84%
Miami 37,054 1,112 26 2.34%
Huron 18,917 568 13 2.29%
Muskingum 28,719 862 19 2.20%
Guernsey 13,375 401 8 2.00%
Ross 23,839 715 14 1.96%
Warren 68,091 2,043 40 1.96%
Lucas 142,784 4,284 80 1.87%
Erie 30,106 903 15 1.66%
Mahoning 95,251 2,858 47 1.64%
Carroll 11,152 335 5 1.49%
Brown 14,044 421 6 1.43%
Clinton 12,646 379 5 1.32%
Trumbull 81,128 2,434 30 1.23%
Fayette 8,402 252 3 1.19%
Wood 45,616 1,368 16 1.17%
Champaign 14,264 428 5 1.17%
Clark 49,056 1,472 15 1.02%
Ottawa 17,207 516 5 0.97%
Ashtabula 33,865 1,016 7 0.69%
Gallia 10,165 305 2 0.66%
Preble 15,553 467 3 0.64%
Auglaize 16,907 507 3 0.59%
Highland 13,158 395 2 0.51%
Greene 59,113 1,773 8 0.45%
Sandusky 22,736 682 3 0.44%
Washington 22,788 684 3 0.44%
Mercer 15,646 469 2 0.43%
Wyandot 8,160 245 1 0.41%
Allen 36,229 1,087 3 0.28%
Fulton 16,141 484 1 0.21%
Lawrence 19,109 573 1 0.17%
Seneca 20,051 602 1 0.17%
Belmont 23,996 720 0 0.00%
Darke 20,223 607 0 0.00%
Defiance 13,638 409 0 0.00%
Harrison 6,095 183 0 0.00%
Henry 11,473 344 0 0.00%
Jefferson 26,133 784 0 0.00%
Noble 5,072 152 0 0.00%
Paulding 7,479 224 0 0.00%
Pike 9,776 293 0 0.00%
Putnam 14,161 425 0 0.00%
Scioto 26,369 791 0 0.00%
Shelby 17,029 511 0 0.00%
Van Wert 10,409 312 0 0.00%
Williams 13,033 391 0 0.00%
MID YEAR UPDATE - PART 1! Ohio Dog Auctions Act (2011 Ballot Initiative)
Dear Companion Pet Lovers ~
The Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions is spearheading a citizens-backed, ballot initiative - Ohio Dog Auctions Act - to help improve the lives of dogs in commercial breeding operations in Ohio. The measure would make it illegal for anyone to auction or raffle a dog in Ohio. It also would prohibit bringing dogs into the state for sale or trade that were acquired by auction or raffle elsewhere.
We need your help to end a major distribution channel serving buyers and sellers from 15 states, many of whom have repeated, long standing violations of the Animal Welfare Act and/or have been convicted of animal cruelty!
Given that volunteer petitioners played a major role in the OHF campaign by collecting 160,000 signatures in four months, we are confident this same milestone can be achieved for the Ohio Dog Auctions Act!
1. Signatures as of July 1 - Just 153 Days Remaining!
As of July 1, a total of 19,538 signatures have been collected of the MINIMUM 120,700 signatures required by December 1, 2010. 326 volunteer Petition Circulators have raised awareness of the Ohio Dog Auctions Act by helping to collect signatures from 74 counties!
For a breakdown of our county goals against actuals as of July 1, please scroll down this page!
2. Download a Petition, Attend a Townhall Meeting, Participate in a Signature Gathering!
Pledge to collect a minimum of 123 signatures (three full petitions) from Ohio registered voters between now and December 1! That's less than two signatures per day!
A. Campaign Kit! Our campaign kit can help you hit the ground running in collecting signatures from Ohio registered voters! .
To download the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act), Instructions for Collecting Signatures and other informational materials, please click here.
B. Town Hall Meetings! Learn more about the Ohio Dog Auctions Act by participating in a Coalition Meeting for your county!
Upcoming meetings for July include:
> Butler (July 10)
> Montgomery (July 24)
> Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull (July 28)
For dates, times and locations of all Town Hall Meetings (as they become confirmed), please click here.
C. Signature Gatherings! Participate in some great events where you can meet and talk with Ohio voters!
For dates, times and locations of upcoming Signature Gatherings please click here. (Scroll down the page, past Town Hall Meetings!)
3. Join our Facebook group, Ohio Voters Against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions!
We invite you to join the over 2,150 voices who have become members of our Face Book group, Ohio Voters against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions. Membership is FREE, and our portal serves as a great vehicle in which to receive timely updates on issues and campaigns addressing Ohio dog auctions, puppy mills and the entities that support and keep them in business.
For more information on how you can become a member, please click here.
Thanks everyone for continuing to serve as a strong voice for ALL animals!
County Total votes cast in 2006 governor's race 3% (the MINIMUM number of signatures we need to collect by 12/01/10) The total number of signatures we have collected as of 07/01/10 Percent of Goal
Adams 8,685 261 17 6.51%
Allen 36,229 1,087 3 0.28%
Ashland 19,355 581 30 5.16%
Ashtabula 33,865 1,016 7 0.69%
Athens 19,840 595 118 19.83%
Auglaize 16,907 507 3 0.59%
Belmont 23,996 720 0 0.00%
Brown 14,044 421 6 1.43%
Butler 115,895 3,477 159 4.57%
Carroll 11,152 335 5 1.49%
Champaign 14,264 428 5 1.17%
Clark 49,056 1,472 15 1.02%
Clermont 65,010 1,950 158 8.10%
Clinton 12,646 379 5 1.32%
Columbiana 36,223 1,087 44 4.05%
Coshocton 13,408 402 421 104.73%
Crawford 16,744 502 28 5.58%
Cuyahoga 454,100 13,623 7,073 51.92%
Darke 20,223 607 0 0.00%
Defiance 13,638 409 0 0.00%
Delaware 64,773 1,943 316 16.26%
Erie 30,106 903 15 1.66%
Fairfield 54,004 1,620 140 8.64%
Fayette 8,402 252 3 1.19%
Franklin 373,258 11,198 2,351 20.99%
Fulton 16,141 484 1 0.21%
Gallia 10,165 305 2 0.66%
Geauga 39,148 1,174 485 41.31%
Greene 59,113 1,773 8 0.45%
Guernsey 13,375 401 8 2.00%
Hamilton 287,496 8,625 610 7.07%
Hancock 25,675 770 253 32.86%
Hardin 9,723 292 16 5.48%
Harrison 6,095 183 0 0.00%
Henry 11,473 344 0 0.00%
Highland 13,158 395 2 0.51%
Hocking 9,860 296 337 113.85%
Holmes 8,108 243 15 6.17%
Huron 18,917 568 13 2.29%
Jackson 10,423 313 231 73.80%
Jefferson 26,133 784 0 0.00%
Knox 20,780 623 30 4.82%
Lake 88,006 2,640 620 23.48%
Lawrence 19,109 573 1 0.17%
Licking 59,051 1,772 120 6.77%
Logan 16,080 482 31 6.43%
Lorain 100,632 3,019 844 27.96%
Lucas 142,784 4,284 80 1.87%
Madison 13,441 403 53 13.15%
Mahoning 95,251 2,858 47 1.64%
Marion 21,691 651 27 4.15%
Medina 65,511 1,965 295 15.01%
Meigs 7,707 231 14 6.06%
Mercer 15,646 469 2 0.43%
Miami 37,054 1,112 26 2.34%
Monroe 6,066 182 26 14.29%
Montgomery 189,201 5,676 161 2.84%
Morgan 5,516 165 14 8.48%
Morrow 12,575 377 49 13.00%
Muskingum 28,719 862 19 2.20%
Noble 5,072 152 0 0.00%
Ottawa 17,207 516 5 0.97%
Paulding 7,479 224 0 0.00%
Perry 11,291 339 10 2.95%
Pickaway 17,960 539 175 32.47%
Pike 9,776 293 0 0.00%
Portage 54,970 1,649 161 9.76%
Preble 15,553 467 3 0.64%
Putnam 14,161 425 0 0.00%
Richland 45,799 1,374 713 51.89%
Ross 23,839 715 14 1.96%
Sandusky 22,736 682 3 0.44%
Scioto 26,369 791 0 0.00%
Seneca 20,051 602 1 0.17%
Shelby 17,029 511 0 0.00%
Stark 139,414 4,182 1,578 37.73%
Summit 197,747 5,932 792 13.35%
Trumbull 81,128 2,434 30 1.23%
Tuscarawas 31,585 948 433 45.68%
Union 16,877 506 55 10.87%
Van Wert 10,409 312 0 0.00%
Vinton 4,422 133 16 12.03%
Warren 68,091 2,043 40 1.96%
Washington 22,788 684 3 0.44%
Wayne 38,546 1,156 127 10.99%
Williams 13,033 391 0 0.00%
Wood 45,616 1,368 16 1.17%
Wyandot 8,160 245 1 0.41%
All Counties 4,022,754 120,682 19,538
The Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions is spearheading a citizens-backed, ballot initiative - Ohio Dog Auctions Act - to help improve the lives of dogs in commercial breeding operations in Ohio. The measure would make it illegal for anyone to auction or raffle a dog in Ohio. It also would prohibit bringing dogs into the state for sale or trade that were acquired by auction or raffle elsewhere.
We need your help to end a major distribution channel serving buyers and sellers from 15 states, many of whom have repeated, long standing violations of the Animal Welfare Act and/or have been convicted of animal cruelty!
Given that volunteer petitioners played a major role in the OHF campaign by collecting 160,000 signatures in four months, we are confident this same milestone can be achieved for the Ohio Dog Auctions Act!
1. Signatures as of July 1 - Just 153 Days Remaining!
As of July 1, a total of 19,538 signatures have been collected of the MINIMUM 120,700 signatures required by December 1, 2010. 326 volunteer Petition Circulators have raised awareness of the Ohio Dog Auctions Act by helping to collect signatures from 74 counties!
For a breakdown of our county goals against actuals as of July 1, please scroll down this page!
2. Download a Petition, Attend a Townhall Meeting, Participate in a Signature Gathering!
Pledge to collect a minimum of 123 signatures (three full petitions) from Ohio registered voters between now and December 1! That's less than two signatures per day!
A. Campaign Kit! Our campaign kit can help you hit the ground running in collecting signatures from Ohio registered voters! .
To download the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act), Instructions for Collecting Signatures and other informational materials, please click here.
B. Town Hall Meetings! Learn more about the Ohio Dog Auctions Act by participating in a Coalition Meeting for your county!
Upcoming meetings for July include:
> Butler (July 10)
> Montgomery (July 24)
> Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull (July 28)
For dates, times and locations of all Town Hall Meetings (as they become confirmed), please click here.
C. Signature Gatherings! Participate in some great events where you can meet and talk with Ohio voters!
For dates, times and locations of upcoming Signature Gatherings please click here. (Scroll down the page, past Town Hall Meetings!)
3. Join our Facebook group, Ohio Voters Against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions!
We invite you to join the over 2,150 voices who have become members of our Face Book group, Ohio Voters against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions. Membership is FREE, and our portal serves as a great vehicle in which to receive timely updates on issues and campaigns addressing Ohio dog auctions, puppy mills and the entities that support and keep them in business.
For more information on how you can become a member, please click here.
Thanks everyone for continuing to serve as a strong voice for ALL animals!
County Total votes cast in 2006 governor's race 3% (the MINIMUM number of signatures we need to collect by 12/01/10) The total number of signatures we have collected as of 07/01/10 Percent of Goal
Adams 8,685 261 17 6.51%
Allen 36,229 1,087 3 0.28%
Ashland 19,355 581 30 5.16%
Ashtabula 33,865 1,016 7 0.69%
Athens 19,840 595 118 19.83%
Auglaize 16,907 507 3 0.59%
Belmont 23,996 720 0 0.00%
Brown 14,044 421 6 1.43%
Butler 115,895 3,477 159 4.57%
Carroll 11,152 335 5 1.49%
Champaign 14,264 428 5 1.17%
Clark 49,056 1,472 15 1.02%
Clermont 65,010 1,950 158 8.10%
Clinton 12,646 379 5 1.32%
Columbiana 36,223 1,087 44 4.05%
Coshocton 13,408 402 421 104.73%
Crawford 16,744 502 28 5.58%
Cuyahoga 454,100 13,623 7,073 51.92%
Darke 20,223 607 0 0.00%
Defiance 13,638 409 0 0.00%
Delaware 64,773 1,943 316 16.26%
Erie 30,106 903 15 1.66%
Fairfield 54,004 1,620 140 8.64%
Fayette 8,402 252 3 1.19%
Franklin 373,258 11,198 2,351 20.99%
Fulton 16,141 484 1 0.21%
Gallia 10,165 305 2 0.66%
Geauga 39,148 1,174 485 41.31%
Greene 59,113 1,773 8 0.45%
Guernsey 13,375 401 8 2.00%
Hamilton 287,496 8,625 610 7.07%
Hancock 25,675 770 253 32.86%
Hardin 9,723 292 16 5.48%
Harrison 6,095 183 0 0.00%
Henry 11,473 344 0 0.00%
Highland 13,158 395 2 0.51%
Hocking 9,860 296 337 113.85%
Holmes 8,108 243 15 6.17%
Huron 18,917 568 13 2.29%
Jackson 10,423 313 231 73.80%
Jefferson 26,133 784 0 0.00%
Knox 20,780 623 30 4.82%
Lake 88,006 2,640 620 23.48%
Lawrence 19,109 573 1 0.17%
Licking 59,051 1,772 120 6.77%
Logan 16,080 482 31 6.43%
Lorain 100,632 3,019 844 27.96%
Lucas 142,784 4,284 80 1.87%
Madison 13,441 403 53 13.15%
Mahoning 95,251 2,858 47 1.64%
Marion 21,691 651 27 4.15%
Medina 65,511 1,965 295 15.01%
Meigs 7,707 231 14 6.06%
Mercer 15,646 469 2 0.43%
Miami 37,054 1,112 26 2.34%
Monroe 6,066 182 26 14.29%
Montgomery 189,201 5,676 161 2.84%
Morgan 5,516 165 14 8.48%
Morrow 12,575 377 49 13.00%
Muskingum 28,719 862 19 2.20%
Noble 5,072 152 0 0.00%
Ottawa 17,207 516 5 0.97%
Paulding 7,479 224 0 0.00%
Perry 11,291 339 10 2.95%
Pickaway 17,960 539 175 32.47%
Pike 9,776 293 0 0.00%
Portage 54,970 1,649 161 9.76%
Preble 15,553 467 3 0.64%
Putnam 14,161 425 0 0.00%
Richland 45,799 1,374 713 51.89%
Ross 23,839 715 14 1.96%
Sandusky 22,736 682 3 0.44%
Scioto 26,369 791 0 0.00%
Seneca 20,051 602 1 0.17%
Shelby 17,029 511 0 0.00%
Stark 139,414 4,182 1,578 37.73%
Summit 197,747 5,932 792 13.35%
Trumbull 81,128 2,434 30 1.23%
Tuscarawas 31,585 948 433 45.68%
Union 16,877 506 55 10.87%
Van Wert 10,409 312 0 0.00%
Vinton 4,422 133 16 12.03%
Warren 68,091 2,043 40 1.96%
Washington 22,788 684 3 0.44%
Wayne 38,546 1,156 127 10.99%
Williams 13,033 391 0 0.00%
Wood 45,616 1,368 16 1.17%
Wyandot 8,160 245 1 0.41%
All Counties 4,022,754 120,682 19,538
Thursday, July 8, 2010
MID YEAR UPDATE - PART 1! Ohio Dog Auctions Act (2011 Ballot Initiative)
Dear Companion Pet Lovers ~
The Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions is spearheading a citizens-backed, ballot initiative - Ohio Dog Auctions Act - to help improve the lives of dogs in commercial breeding operations in Ohio. The measure would make it illegal for anyone to auction or raffle a dog in Ohio. It also would prohibit bringing dogs into the state for sale or trade that were acquired by auction or raffle elsewhere.
We need your help to end a major distribution channel serving buyers and sellers from 15 states, many of whom have repeated, long standing violations of the Animal Welfare Act and/or have been convicted of animal cruelty!
Given that volunteer petitioners played a major role in the OHF campaign by collecting 160,000 signatures in four months, we are confident this same milestone can be achieved for the Ohio Dog Auctions Act!
1. Signatures as of July 1 - Just 153 Days Remaining!
As of July 1, a total of 19,538 signatures have been collected of the MINIMUM 120,700 signatures required by December 1, 2010. 326 volunteer Petition Circulators have raised awareness of the Ohio Dog Auctions Act by helping to collect signatures from 74 counties!
For a breakdown of our county goals against actuals as of July 1, please scroll down this page!
2. Download a Petition, Attend a Townhall Meeting, Participate in a Signature Gathering!
Pledge to collect a minimum of 123 signatures (three full petitions) from Ohio registered voters between now and December 1! That's less than two signatures per day!
A. Campaign Kit! Our campaign kit can help you hit the ground running in collecting signatures from Ohio registered voters! .
To download the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act), Instructions for Collecting Signatures and other informational materials, please click here.
B. Town Hall Meetings! Learn more about the Ohio Dog Auctions Act by participating in a Coalition Meeting for your county!
Upcoming meetings for July include:
> Butler (July 10)
> Montgomery (July 24)
> Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull (July 28)
For dates, times and locations of all Town Hall Meetings (as they become confirmed), please click here.
C. Signature Gatherings! Participate in some great events where you can meet and talk with Ohio voters!
For dates, times and locations of upcoming Signature Gatherings please click here. (Scroll down the page, past Town Hall Meetings!)
3. Join our Facebook group, Ohio Voters Against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions!
We invite you to join the over 2,150 voices who have become members of our Face Book group, Ohio Voters against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions. Membership is FREE, and our portal serves as a great vehicle in which to receive timely updates on issues and campaigns addressing Ohio dog auctions, puppy mills and the entities that support and keep them in business.
For more information on how you can become a member, please click here.
Thanks everyone for continuing to serve as a strong voice for ALL animals!
County Total votes cast in 2006 governor's race 3% (the MINIMUM number of signatures we need to collect by 12/01/10) The total number of signatures we have collected as of 07/01/10 Percent of Goal
Adams 8,685 261 17 6.51%
Allen 36,229 1,087 3 0.28%
Ashland 19,355 581 30 5.16%
Ashtabula 33,865 1,016 7 0.69%
Athens 19,840 595 118 19.83%
Auglaize 16,907 507 3 0.59%
Belmont 23,996 720 0 0.00%
Brown 14,044 421 6 1.43%
Butler 115,895 3,477 159 4.57%
Carroll 11,152 335 5 1.49%
Champaign 14,264 428 5 1.17%
Clark 49,056 1,472 15 1.02%
Clermont 65,010 1,950 158 8.10%
Clinton 12,646 379 5 1.32%
Columbiana 36,223 1,087 44 4.05%
Coshocton 13,408 402 421 104.73%
Crawford 16,744 502 28 5.58%
Cuyahoga 454,100 13,623 7,073 51.92%
Darke 20,223 607 0 0.00%
Defiance 13,638 409 0 0.00%
Delaware 64,773 1,943 316 16.26%
Erie 30,106 903 15 1.66%
Fairfield 54,004 1,620 140 8.64%
Fayette 8,402 252 3 1.19%
Franklin 373,258 11,198 2,351 20.99%
Fulton 16,141 484 1 0.21%
Gallia 10,165 305 2 0.66%
Geauga 39,148 1,174 485 41.31%
Greene 59,113 1,773 8 0.45%
Guernsey 13,375 401 8 2.00%
Hamilton 287,496 8,625 610 7.07%
Hancock 25,675 770 253 32.86%
Hardin 9,723 292 16 5.48%
Harrison 6,095 183 0 0.00%
Henry 11,473 344 0 0.00%
Highland 13,158 395 2 0.51%
Hocking 9,860 296 337 113.85%
Holmes 8,108 243 15 6.17%
Huron 18,917 568 13 2.29%
Jackson 10,423 313 231 73.80%
Jefferson 26,133 784 0 0.00%
Knox 20,780 623 30 4.82%
Lake 88,006 2,640 620 23.48%
Lawrence 19,109 573 1 0.17%
Licking 59,051 1,772 120 6.77%
Logan 16,080 482 31 6.43%
Lorain 100,632 3,019 844 27.96%
Lucas 142,784 4,284 80 1.87%
Madison 13,441 403 53 13.15%
Mahoning 95,251 2,858 47 1.64%
Marion 21,691 651 27 4.15%
Medina 65,511 1,965 295 15.01%
Meigs 7,707 231 14 6.06%
Mercer 15,646 469 2 0.43%
Miami 37,054 1,112 26 2.34%
Monroe 6,066 182 26 14.29%
Montgomery 189,201 5,676 161 2.84%
Morgan 5,516 165 14 8.48%
Morrow 12,575 377 49 13.00%
Muskingum 28,719 862 19 2.20%
Noble 5,072 152 0 0.00%
Ottawa 17,207 516 5 0.97%
Paulding 7,479 224 0 0.00%
Perry 11,291 339 10 2.95%
Pickaway 17,960 539 175 32.47%
Pike 9,776 293 0 0.00%
Portage 54,970 1,649 161 9.76%
Preble 15,553 467 3 0.64%
Putnam 14,161 425 0 0.00%
Richland 45,799 1,374 713 51.89%
Ross 23,839 715 14 1.96%
Sandusky 22,736 682 3 0.44%
Scioto 26,369 791 0 0.00%
Seneca 20,051 602 1 0.17%
Shelby 17,029 511 0 0.00%
Stark 139,414 4,182 1,578 37.73%
Summit 197,747 5,932 792 13.35%
Trumbull 81,128 2,434 30 1.23%
Tuscarawas 31,585 948 433 45.68%
Union 16,877 506 55 10.87%
Van Wert 10,409 312 0 0.00%
Vinton 4,422 133 16 12.03%
Warren 68,091 2,043 40 1.96%
Washington 22,788 684 3 0.44%
Wayne 38,546 1,156 127 10.99%
Williams 13,033 391 0 0.00%
Wood 45,616 1,368 16 1.17%
Wyandot 8,160 245 1 0.41%
All Counties 4,022,754 120,682 19,538 16.19%
The Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions is spearheading a citizens-backed, ballot initiative - Ohio Dog Auctions Act - to help improve the lives of dogs in commercial breeding operations in Ohio. The measure would make it illegal for anyone to auction or raffle a dog in Ohio. It also would prohibit bringing dogs into the state for sale or trade that were acquired by auction or raffle elsewhere.
We need your help to end a major distribution channel serving buyers and sellers from 15 states, many of whom have repeated, long standing violations of the Animal Welfare Act and/or have been convicted of animal cruelty!
Given that volunteer petitioners played a major role in the OHF campaign by collecting 160,000 signatures in four months, we are confident this same milestone can be achieved for the Ohio Dog Auctions Act!
1. Signatures as of July 1 - Just 153 Days Remaining!
As of July 1, a total of 19,538 signatures have been collected of the MINIMUM 120,700 signatures required by December 1, 2010. 326 volunteer Petition Circulators have raised awareness of the Ohio Dog Auctions Act by helping to collect signatures from 74 counties!
For a breakdown of our county goals against actuals as of July 1, please scroll down this page!
2. Download a Petition, Attend a Townhall Meeting, Participate in a Signature Gathering!
Pledge to collect a minimum of 123 signatures (three full petitions) from Ohio registered voters between now and December 1! That's less than two signatures per day!
A. Campaign Kit! Our campaign kit can help you hit the ground running in collecting signatures from Ohio registered voters! .
To download the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act), Instructions for Collecting Signatures and other informational materials, please click here.
B. Town Hall Meetings! Learn more about the Ohio Dog Auctions Act by participating in a Coalition Meeting for your county!
Upcoming meetings for July include:
> Butler (July 10)
> Montgomery (July 24)
> Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull (July 28)
For dates, times and locations of all Town Hall Meetings (as they become confirmed), please click here.
C. Signature Gatherings! Participate in some great events where you can meet and talk with Ohio voters!
For dates, times and locations of upcoming Signature Gatherings please click here. (Scroll down the page, past Town Hall Meetings!)
3. Join our Facebook group, Ohio Voters Against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions!
We invite you to join the over 2,150 voices who have become members of our Face Book group, Ohio Voters against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions. Membership is FREE, and our portal serves as a great vehicle in which to receive timely updates on issues and campaigns addressing Ohio dog auctions, puppy mills and the entities that support and keep them in business.
For more information on how you can become a member, please click here.
Thanks everyone for continuing to serve as a strong voice for ALL animals!
County Total votes cast in 2006 governor's race 3% (the MINIMUM number of signatures we need to collect by 12/01/10) The total number of signatures we have collected as of 07/01/10 Percent of Goal
Adams 8,685 261 17 6.51%
Allen 36,229 1,087 3 0.28%
Ashland 19,355 581 30 5.16%
Ashtabula 33,865 1,016 7 0.69%
Athens 19,840 595 118 19.83%
Auglaize 16,907 507 3 0.59%
Belmont 23,996 720 0 0.00%
Brown 14,044 421 6 1.43%
Butler 115,895 3,477 159 4.57%
Carroll 11,152 335 5 1.49%
Champaign 14,264 428 5 1.17%
Clark 49,056 1,472 15 1.02%
Clermont 65,010 1,950 158 8.10%
Clinton 12,646 379 5 1.32%
Columbiana 36,223 1,087 44 4.05%
Coshocton 13,408 402 421 104.73%
Crawford 16,744 502 28 5.58%
Cuyahoga 454,100 13,623 7,073 51.92%
Darke 20,223 607 0 0.00%
Defiance 13,638 409 0 0.00%
Delaware 64,773 1,943 316 16.26%
Erie 30,106 903 15 1.66%
Fairfield 54,004 1,620 140 8.64%
Fayette 8,402 252 3 1.19%
Franklin 373,258 11,198 2,351 20.99%
Fulton 16,141 484 1 0.21%
Gallia 10,165 305 2 0.66%
Geauga 39,148 1,174 485 41.31%
Greene 59,113 1,773 8 0.45%
Guernsey 13,375 401 8 2.00%
Hamilton 287,496 8,625 610 7.07%
Hancock 25,675 770 253 32.86%
Hardin 9,723 292 16 5.48%
Harrison 6,095 183 0 0.00%
Henry 11,473 344 0 0.00%
Highland 13,158 395 2 0.51%
Hocking 9,860 296 337 113.85%
Holmes 8,108 243 15 6.17%
Huron 18,917 568 13 2.29%
Jackson 10,423 313 231 73.80%
Jefferson 26,133 784 0 0.00%
Knox 20,780 623 30 4.82%
Lake 88,006 2,640 620 23.48%
Lawrence 19,109 573 1 0.17%
Licking 59,051 1,772 120 6.77%
Logan 16,080 482 31 6.43%
Lorain 100,632 3,019 844 27.96%
Lucas 142,784 4,284 80 1.87%
Madison 13,441 403 53 13.15%
Mahoning 95,251 2,858 47 1.64%
Marion 21,691 651 27 4.15%
Medina 65,511 1,965 295 15.01%
Meigs 7,707 231 14 6.06%
Mercer 15,646 469 2 0.43%
Miami 37,054 1,112 26 2.34%
Monroe 6,066 182 26 14.29%
Montgomery 189,201 5,676 161 2.84%
Morgan 5,516 165 14 8.48%
Morrow 12,575 377 49 13.00%
Muskingum 28,719 862 19 2.20%
Noble 5,072 152 0 0.00%
Ottawa 17,207 516 5 0.97%
Paulding 7,479 224 0 0.00%
Perry 11,291 339 10 2.95%
Pickaway 17,960 539 175 32.47%
Pike 9,776 293 0 0.00%
Portage 54,970 1,649 161 9.76%
Preble 15,553 467 3 0.64%
Putnam 14,161 425 0 0.00%
Richland 45,799 1,374 713 51.89%
Ross 23,839 715 14 1.96%
Sandusky 22,736 682 3 0.44%
Scioto 26,369 791 0 0.00%
Seneca 20,051 602 1 0.17%
Shelby 17,029 511 0 0.00%
Stark 139,414 4,182 1,578 37.73%
Summit 197,747 5,932 792 13.35%
Trumbull 81,128 2,434 30 1.23%
Tuscarawas 31,585 948 433 45.68%
Union 16,877 506 55 10.87%
Van Wert 10,409 312 0 0.00%
Vinton 4,422 133 16 12.03%
Warren 68,091 2,043 40 1.96%
Washington 22,788 684 3 0.44%
Wayne 38,546 1,156 127 10.99%
Williams 13,033 391 0 0.00%
Wood 45,616 1,368 16 1.17%
Wyandot 8,160 245 1 0.41%
All Counties 4,022,754 120,682 19,538 16.19%
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
ILLINOIS FEDERATION OF DOG CLUBS AND OWNERS
Permission to cross post:
Attention:
It has happened here in Illinois. A Senior Investigator and her armed escort from the Illinois Department of Revenue Bureau of Criminal Investigations has shown up on the door steps of a person who holds a Kennel License in Illinois demanding to see their dog sales records and accusing them of criminal wrongdoing. The investigator knew exactly how many dogs this person had sold in the past 36 months. What they didn't know is that most of the dogs sold by this individual were sold to out of state clients, so no sales tax needed be collected on over 75% of their dog sales. This is not a puppy mill operation. This is a breeder of over 30 years who has quality dogs, shows dogs, and has a boarding kennel. They are just like you or I. The Investigator forced this individual to show up in Springfield, obtain a sales tax license for the sale of general merchandise and then proceeded to go thru their records from the Department of Agriculture for the past 3 years. By the end of the day, they had to pay all back sales taxes, fines and interest on their fines.
>We had heard last year that the Illinois Department of Revenue had requested a list of all individuals who were licensed as dog breeders in the state from the Department of Agriculture - I guess it is true. This person was made an example. They were told that they were being made an example and others would soon follow.
>A person at the Department of Revenue told this individual that they had been instructed to bleed anyone to get money as the state is so broke.
>What can you do? If someone knocks on your door and shows you a business card or a badge, have them wait outside and you should call your accountant and or your lawyer. Don't do anything without legal representation. Think about only selling your dogs out of state - so that no sales tax needs to be collected. Once they knock on your door, the statue of limitations is 3 years that they can request your records.
Steve Hayden
President, IFDCO
Attention:
It has happened here in Illinois. A Senior Investigator and her armed escort from the Illinois Department of Revenue Bureau of Criminal Investigations has shown up on the door steps of a person who holds a Kennel License in Illinois demanding to see their dog sales records and accusing them of criminal wrongdoing. The investigator knew exactly how many dogs this person had sold in the past 36 months. What they didn't know is that most of the dogs sold by this individual were sold to out of state clients, so no sales tax needed be collected on over 75% of their dog sales. This is not a puppy mill operation. This is a breeder of over 30 years who has quality dogs, shows dogs, and has a boarding kennel. They are just like you or I. The Investigator forced this individual to show up in Springfield, obtain a sales tax license for the sale of general merchandise and then proceeded to go thru their records from the Department of Agriculture for the past 3 years. By the end of the day, they had to pay all back sales taxes, fines and interest on their fines.
>We had heard last year that the Illinois Department of Revenue had requested a list of all individuals who were licensed as dog breeders in the state from the Department of Agriculture - I guess it is true. This person was made an example. They were told that they were being made an example and others would soon follow.
>A person at the Department of Revenue told this individual that they had been instructed to bleed anyone to get money as the state is so broke.
>What can you do? If someone knocks on your door and shows you a business card or a badge, have them wait outside and you should call your accountant and or your lawyer. Don't do anything without legal representation. Think about only selling your dogs out of state - so that no sales tax needs to be collected. Once they knock on your door, the statue of limitations is 3 years that they can request your records.
Steve Hayden
President, IFDCO
Subject: SIGNATURE GATHERINGS! Ohio Dog Auctions Act (2011 Ballot Initiative)
Dear Companion Pet Lovers ~
July 1 is just around the corner, and this represents a critical turning point for our signature drive in support of the Ohio Dog Auctions Act!
Voters across the state are communicating with their fellow citizens to gather a goal of a MINIMUM of 120,700 signatures by December 1, 2010 to put the proposed law before the Legislature in January 2011. As of June 1, we have collected 15,472 signatures from Ohio registered voters, representing 12.82% of our MINIMUM goal!
Volunteer petitioners are needed to make this initiative a reality in Ohio -we have until December 1, 2010! We need everyone's participation to make this vital effort a success!
1. Wednesay, June 23 - Sunday, June 27, 2010 - Medina Old Fashioned Days
Wednesday, June 23 - Friday, June 25 (5 PM - 11 PM)
Saturday, June 26 (1 PM - 11 PM)
Sunday, June 27 (2 PM - 9 PM)
Brunswick High School - 3553 Center Road, Brunswick, OH 44212
R.S.V.P. by Monday, June 21 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Old Fashioned Days (OFD) is the largest annual event held in the City of Brunswick and the second largest in Medina County. It takes place over 5 days and draws around 20,000 guests. OFD is a Not-For-Profit community organization. This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
2. Friday, June 25 - Sunday, June 27, 2010 - 2010 Community Festival
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Goodale Park - 120 West Gooddale Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212
R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, June 23 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Join hundreds of citizens to help prioritize voter registration, education and mobilization. Voting is the bedrock of participatory democracy, so nurturing smarter, more committed voters is a way of helping advance all progressive causes, including the Ohio Dog Auctions Act. This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
3. Saturday, June 26, 2010 - Sunrise Animal Sanctuary For the Animals
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
16730 Martin Welch Rd - Marysville, OH 43040
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, June 10 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Help support the wonderful work of Sunrise Animal Sanctuary! Silent auctions, rescue groups, live music and more!
THE COALITION WILL HAVE A BOOTH! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
4. Saturday, June 26 - Sunday, June 27, 2010 - The Pet Party
Saturday, June 26 (11 AM - 10 PM)
Sunday, June 27 (11 AM - 10 PM)
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds - 164 Eastland Road, Berea, OH 44017-2066
R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, June 23 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Come join us for an exciting event for pet lovers of all ages! The Pet Party will be the premiere pet event of the year, showcasing pet suppliers and animal-related organizations, animal experts and the opportunity to adopt a new member of the family. Exciting attractions, contests, kids' activities, food and music are sure to attract a large crowd during two days of furry fun!
THE COALITION WILL HAVE A BOOTH! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
5. Saturday, June 26, 2010 - Cleveland Pride
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Voinovich Bicentennial Park - 800 East 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44114
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, June 24 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Help promote equality through unity! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
5. Friday, July 9 - Sunday, July 10, 2010 - Shelby SummerFEST
Friday, July 9 (4 PM - 10 PM)
Saturday, July 10 (12 PM - 9 PM)
Downtown Shelby - Mansfield, OH 44875
R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, July 7 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Presented by Shelby Chamber of Commerce, the 19th Annual Shelby SummerFEST offers musical entertainment, delectable foods, a Kidddie Royalty Contest, a variety of local artists and a parade!
This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
6. Friday, July 16 - Sunday, July 18, 2010 - Akron Humane Society's Hudson Wine Festival
Friday, July 16 (6 PM - 10 PM)
Saturday, July 17 (1 PM - 9 PM)
Sunday, July 18 (1 PM - 6 PM)
First & Main Shopping District - 101 Village Way, Hudson, OH 44236
R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, July 14 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Presented by Summit Charitable Events Foundation, the third annual Hudson Wine Festival will take place July 16 - 18, 2010 and will benefit the Humane Society of Greater Akron (HSGA). The festival will kick-off Friday night with a V.I.P. event where guests will be treated to mouth-watering hors d'oeuvres, along with premium wine tastings and a silent auction. The main festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday under tents along Village Way in the First & Main shopping district. Showcasing over 250 wines from local, national and international producers, guests will also enjoy musical entertainment, delectable foods, seminars, a variety of local artists and raffles throughout the weekend.
This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
7. Saturday, July 17, 2010 - Bark at the Blues- 5K Walk/Jog with your Dog
Races begin at 8 AM
Blues Creek Preserve - 9627 Fontanelle Road, Ostrander, OH 44022
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, July 15 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Enjoy a run, race walk, family fun run, and all sorts of agility obstacles for your canine loved ones! Proceeds benefit local animal rescue agencies and Preservation Parks of Delaware County. Socialized, leashed dogs welcome. This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
8. Saturday, July 31, 2010 - Alum Creek Dog Park Pup-A-Palooza
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Alum Creek Dog Park - Lewis Center, OH, 43035
R.S.V.P. by Friday, June 4 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Silent auctions, rescue groups, live music and more!
THE COALITION WILL HAVE A BOOTH! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
A. JANUARY - DECEMBER, 2010 - POSITIVELY CLEVELAND 2010 MAJOR EVENTS (Northeast, OH)!
Click here for the 2010 schedule - > http://www.positivelycleveland.com/pdf/current_major_events.pdf.
These are great opportunities to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
B. MAY - NOVEMBER, 2010 - OHIO CAR SHOWS!
R.S.V.P. to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Click here for the 2010 schedule - > http://www.runwalkjog.com/carshowstoday/Ohio.htm.
In addition to loving their cars, attendees at these shows are very animal friendly voters. Some favorites include:
Saturdays - Laurel Square in Brunswick
Sundays - Quaker Steak off I-90 in Sheffield; also Cole Lake in Berea
Mondays - Nancy's Diner on Rt. 57 in Grafton
Tuesdays - IGA on Rt. 81 in Columbia Station; also Baker's Square at Southland
Wednesday - Carrie Cerino's in North Royalton
Fridays - Andy Sims dealership on Broadview
These are great opportunities to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
For a list of all Signature Gatherings! for our ballot initiative, please click here - > http://banohiodogauctions.com/Events_02UZ.html.
Mary O'Connor-Shaver
July 1 is just around the corner, and this represents a critical turning point for our signature drive in support of the Ohio Dog Auctions Act!
Voters across the state are communicating with their fellow citizens to gather a goal of a MINIMUM of 120,700 signatures by December 1, 2010 to put the proposed law before the Legislature in January 2011. As of June 1, we have collected 15,472 signatures from Ohio registered voters, representing 12.82% of our MINIMUM goal!
Volunteer petitioners are needed to make this initiative a reality in Ohio -we have until December 1, 2010! We need everyone's participation to make this vital effort a success!
1. Wednesay, June 23 - Sunday, June 27, 2010 - Medina Old Fashioned Days
Wednesday, June 23 - Friday, June 25 (5 PM - 11 PM)
Saturday, June 26 (1 PM - 11 PM)
Sunday, June 27 (2 PM - 9 PM)
Brunswick High School - 3553 Center Road, Brunswick, OH 44212
R.S.V.P. by Monday, June 21 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Old Fashioned Days (OFD) is the largest annual event held in the City of Brunswick and the second largest in Medina County. It takes place over 5 days and draws around 20,000 guests. OFD is a Not-For-Profit community organization. This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
2. Friday, June 25 - Sunday, June 27, 2010 - 2010 Community Festival
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Goodale Park - 120 West Gooddale Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212
R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, June 23 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Join hundreds of citizens to help prioritize voter registration, education and mobilization. Voting is the bedrock of participatory democracy, so nurturing smarter, more committed voters is a way of helping advance all progressive causes, including the Ohio Dog Auctions Act. This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
3. Saturday, June 26, 2010 - Sunrise Animal Sanctuary For the Animals
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
16730 Martin Welch Rd - Marysville, OH 43040
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, June 10 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Help support the wonderful work of Sunrise Animal Sanctuary! Silent auctions, rescue groups, live music and more!
THE COALITION WILL HAVE A BOOTH! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
4. Saturday, June 26 - Sunday, June 27, 2010 - The Pet Party
Saturday, June 26 (11 AM - 10 PM)
Sunday, June 27 (11 AM - 10 PM)
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds - 164 Eastland Road, Berea, OH 44017-2066
R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, June 23 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Come join us for an exciting event for pet lovers of all ages! The Pet Party will be the premiere pet event of the year, showcasing pet suppliers and animal-related organizations, animal experts and the opportunity to adopt a new member of the family. Exciting attractions, contests, kids' activities, food and music are sure to attract a large crowd during two days of furry fun!
THE COALITION WILL HAVE A BOOTH! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
5. Saturday, June 26, 2010 - Cleveland Pride
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Voinovich Bicentennial Park - 800 East 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44114
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, June 24 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Help promote equality through unity! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
5. Friday, July 9 - Sunday, July 10, 2010 - Shelby SummerFEST
Friday, July 9 (4 PM - 10 PM)
Saturday, July 10 (12 PM - 9 PM)
Downtown Shelby - Mansfield, OH 44875
R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, July 7 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Presented by Shelby Chamber of Commerce, the 19th Annual Shelby SummerFEST offers musical entertainment, delectable foods, a Kidddie Royalty Contest, a variety of local artists and a parade!
This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
6. Friday, July 16 - Sunday, July 18, 2010 - Akron Humane Society's Hudson Wine Festival
Friday, July 16 (6 PM - 10 PM)
Saturday, July 17 (1 PM - 9 PM)
Sunday, July 18 (1 PM - 6 PM)
First & Main Shopping District - 101 Village Way, Hudson, OH 44236
R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, July 14 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Presented by Summit Charitable Events Foundation, the third annual Hudson Wine Festival will take place July 16 - 18, 2010 and will benefit the Humane Society of Greater Akron (HSGA). The festival will kick-off Friday night with a V.I.P. event where guests will be treated to mouth-watering hors d'oeuvres, along with premium wine tastings and a silent auction. The main festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday under tents along Village Way in the First & Main shopping district. Showcasing over 250 wines from local, national and international producers, guests will also enjoy musical entertainment, delectable foods, seminars, a variety of local artists and raffles throughout the weekend.
This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
7. Saturday, July 17, 2010 - Bark at the Blues- 5K Walk/Jog with your Dog
Races begin at 8 AM
Blues Creek Preserve - 9627 Fontanelle Road, Ostrander, OH 44022
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, July 15 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Enjoy a run, race walk, family fun run, and all sorts of agility obstacles for your canine loved ones! Proceeds benefit local animal rescue agencies and Preservation Parks of Delaware County. Socialized, leashed dogs welcome. This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
8. Saturday, July 31, 2010 - Alum Creek Dog Park Pup-A-Palooza
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Alum Creek Dog Park - Lewis Center, OH, 43035
R.S.V.P. by Friday, June 4 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Silent auctions, rescue groups, live music and more!
THE COALITION WILL HAVE A BOOTH! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
A. JANUARY - DECEMBER, 2010 - POSITIVELY CLEVELAND 2010 MAJOR EVENTS (Northeast, OH)!
Click here for the 2010 schedule - > http://www.positivelycleveland.com/pdf/current_major_events.pdf.
These are great opportunities to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
B. MAY - NOVEMBER, 2010 - OHIO CAR SHOWS!
R.S.V.P. to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Click here for the 2010 schedule - > http://www.runwalkjog.com/carshowstoday/Ohio.htm.
In addition to loving their cars, attendees at these shows are very animal friendly voters. Some favorites include:
Saturdays - Laurel Square in Brunswick
Sundays - Quaker Steak off I-90 in Sheffield; also Cole Lake in Berea
Mondays - Nancy's Diner on Rt. 57 in Grafton
Tuesdays - IGA on Rt. 81 in Columbia Station; also Baker's Square at Southland
Wednesday - Carrie Cerino's in North Royalton
Fridays - Andy Sims dealership on Broadview
These are great opportunities to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
For a list of all Signature Gatherings! for our ballot initiative, please click here - > http://banohiodogauctions.com/Events_02UZ.html.
Mary O'Connor-Shaver
Friday, June 4, 2010
OFODC Members
Hi All
The OFODC's website is up for renewal and we wanted to get opinion on if the members feel we should renew at $60 for the next year or let it drop.
We do have this blog we are currently using for free which is where we have been posting all of the updates.
If we do drop our website we will just need to get a new email address.. Please send your thoughts to info@ofodc.org so that we can get an idea on whether we need to renew the website.
The OFODC's website is up for renewal and we wanted to get opinion on if the members feel we should renew at $60 for the next year or let it drop.
We do have this blog we are currently using for free which is where we have been posting all of the updates.
If we do drop our website we will just need to get a new email address.. Please send your thoughts to info@ofodc.org so that we can get an idea on whether we need to renew the website.
Ohio Dog Auction Update
Dear Companion Pet Lovers ~
The next Ohio Dog Auction is scheduled to take place on September 25 and over 300 dogs are expected to be placed on the block. Now is the time to send a strong message to our state legislators that dog auctions are an embarrassment to Ohio and its humane minded citizens, and voters and taxpayers are committed to supporting a 2011 ballot initiative to ban these events from our community!
In the News!
If you haven't done so already, we invite you to read these latest articles highlighting our 2011 ballot initiative campaign:
05/27/10 - Philly Dawg - PAR 2: TV report exposes conditions at Ohio dog auction
05/27/10 - Philly Dawg - TV report exposes conditions at Ohio dog auction
05/25/10 - WHAS11 - I-Team Investigation: Inside the multi-million dollar business of dog auctions - Part 2
05/25/10 - WHAS 11 - I-Team Investigation: Inside the multi-million dollar business of dog auctions - Part 1
05/19/10 - Westlake/Bay Village Observer - Help end Ohio puppy mills: Ban Ohio Dog Auctions ballot initiative needs your help!
05/10/10 - The Times Reporter - Coalition against dog auctions finds ally
04/29/10 - The Lantern (Ohio State University) - Dog treatment a concern, but especially in Ohio
For a complete listing of media releases relating to our ballot initiative, please click here.
USDA Report!
An internal government report has confirmed dogs are dying and living in horrific conditions due to lax government enforcement of large kennels known as puppy mills. Investigators say the Department of Agriculture agency in charge of enforcing the Animal Welfare Act often ignores repeat violations, waives penalties and doesn't adequately document inhumane treatment of dogs.
The investigators visited 68 dog and dog brokers in eight states breeders (included 12 audit sites in Ohio, of which 58% were located in Holmes and Tuscarawas counties) that had been cited for at least one violation in the previous three years. On those visits, they found that first-time violators were rarely penalized, even for more serious violations, and repeat offenders were often let off the hook as well. The agency also gave some breeders a second chance to correct their actions even when they found animals dying or suffering, delaying confiscation of the animals.
To review the findings and a copy of the report, please click here.
August 21 Peaceful Rally against the Ohio Dog Auction!
GET READY TO SERVE AS A STRONG VOICE FOR THE DOGS!
Following our very successful peaceful rally in Millersburg on May 22, animal advocates are ready to stand united against the Ohio Dog Auction in Holmes County!
DATE:
Sat., August 21, 2010
TIME:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
LOCATION:
Route 39 - Holmes County, OH (details of exact rally location will be mailed under separate cover)
Media coverage of the Ohio Dog Auctions and their relationship to puppy mills and pet homelessness has been extensive, and any of our protesting rescuers are committed to initiating humane reform at county pounds and shelters, and they are ready to assist the Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions in initiating positive change through their ballot campaign (Ohio Dog Auctions Act).
For details on the Rally (as they becomes confirmed), please click here.
Just 183 days remaining until December 1!
As of June 1, a total of 15,472 signatures have been collected of the minimum 120,700 signatures required. 296 volunteer Petition Circulators have raised awareness of the Ohio Dog Auctions Act by helping to collect signatures from 72 counties.
Voters across the state are communicating with their fellow citizens and starting to gather a goal of a minimum of 120,700 signatures by December 1, 2010 to put the proposed law before the Legislature in January 2011.
Volunteer petitioners are needed to make this initiative a reality in Ohio -we have until December 1, 2010! We need everyone's participation to make this vital effort a success!
· Campaign Kits! Our campaign kit to help gather signatures contains a media release, an informational sheet on the top questions (with answers) everyone needs to know on Ohio dog auctions and an informational sheet on best strategies in helping to raise awareness and gather signatures from registered voters.
To download these and other informational materials, including a copy of the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act), please click here.
· Town Hall Meetings! Learn more about the Ohio Dog Auctions Act by participating in a Town Hall Meeting for your county!
For dates, times and locations (as they become confirmed), please click here.
· Signature Gathering! With over 120,700 signatures needed for the Initiative Petition to be placed on the 2011 ballot, much help is needed from volunteers!
For dates, times and locations of upcoming Signature Gatherings (as they become confirmed), please click here.
Ohio Voters against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions!
If you haven't done so already, we invite you to join the over 2,130 voices who have become members of our Face Book group, "Ohio Voters against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions." Membership is FREE, and our portal serves as a great vehicle in which to receive timely updates on issues and campaigns addressing Ohio dog auctions, puppy mills and the entities that support and keep them in business.
For more information on how you can become a member, please click here.
Sign the Care 2 Petition Letter to the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors!
Get motivated and get involved! We need many voices to serve as a strong voice against the Ohio Dog Auctions! Sign the Care 2 Petition Letter which will be presented to the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors following our USA Today article scheduled to be published in early June. Our goal is 3,000 signatures!
To sign the Care 2 Petition Letter, please click here.
Thanks everyone for continuing to serve as a strong voice for the animals! Don't forget to honor our fallen heroes on this Memorial Day!
County Total votes cast in 2006 governor's race 3% (the MINIMUM number of signatures we need to collect by 12/01/10) The total number of signatures we have collected as of 06/01/10 Percent of Goal
Adams 8,685 261 17 6.51%
Allen 36,229 1,087 3 0.28%
Ashland 19,355 581 25 4.30%
Ashtabula 33,865 1,016 7 0.69%
Athens 19,840 595 118 19.83%
Auglaize 16,907 507 3 0.59%
Belmont 23,996 720 0 0.00%
Brown 14,044 421 6 1.43%
Butler 115,895 3,477 159 4.57%
Carroll 11,152 335 5 1.49%
Champaign 14,264 428 4 0.93%
Clark 49,056 1,472 9 0.61%
Clermont 65,010 1,950 148 7.59%
Clinton 12,646 379 4 1.06%
Columbiana 36,223 1,087 3 0.28%
Coshocton 13,408 402 421 104.73%
Crawford 16,744 502 3 0.60%
Cuyahoga 454,100 13,623 5,889 43.23%
Darke 20,223 607 0 0.00%
Defiance 13,638 409 0 0.00%
Delaware 64,773 1,943 314 16.16%
Erie 30,106 903 15 1.66%
Fairfield 54,004 1,620 138 8.52%
Fayette 8,402 252 3 1.19%
Franklin 373,258 11,198 2,305 20.58%
Fulton 16,141 484 1 0.21%
Gallia 10,165 305 2 0.66%
Geauga 39,148 1,174 485 41.31%
Greene 59,113 1,773 6 0.34%
Guernsey 13,375 401 8 2.00%
Hamilton 287,496 8,625 535 6.20%
Hancock 25,675 770 253 32.86%
Hardin 9,723 292 16 5.48%
Harrison 6,095 183 0 0.00%
Henry 11,473 344 0 0.00%
Highland 13,158 395 2 0.51%
Hocking 9,860 296 337 113.85%
Holmes 8,108 243 15 6.17%
Huron 18,917 568 4 0.70%
Jackson 10,423 313 231 73.80%
Jefferson 26,133 784 0 0.00%
Knox 20,780 623 28 4.49%
Lake 88,006 2,640 537 20.34%
Lawrence 19,109 573 1 0.17%
Licking 59,051 1,772 114 6.43%
Logan 16,080 482 7 1.45%
Lorain 100,632 3,019 736 24.38%
Lucas 142,784 4,284 80 1.87%
Madison 13,441 403 47 11.66%
Mahoning 95,251 2,858 6 0.21%
Marion 21,691 651 27 4.15%
Medina 65,511 1,965 232 11.81%
Meigs 7,707 231 14 6.06%
Mercer 15,646 469 2 0.43%
Miami 37,054 1,112 26 2.34%
Monroe 6,066 182 2 1.10%
Montgomery 189,201 5,676 117 2.06%
Morgan 5,516 165 14 8.48%
Morrow 12,575 377 18 4.77%
Muskingum 28,719 862 19 2.20%
Noble 5,072 152 0 0.00%
Ottawa 17,207 516 0 0.00%
Paulding 7,479 224 0 0.00%
Perry 11,291 339 10 2.95%
Pickaway 17,960 539 173 32.10%
Pike 9,776 293 0 0.00%
Portage 54,970 1,649 77 4.67%
Preble 15,553 467 3 0.64%
Putnam 14,161 425 0 0.00%
Richland 45,799 1,374 129 9.39%
Ross 23,839 715 14 1.96%
Sandusky 22,736 682 1 0.15%
Scioto 26,369 791 0 0.00%
Seneca 20,051 602 1 0.17%
Shelby 17,029 511 0 0.00%
Stark 139,414 4,182 764 18.27%
Summit 197,747 5,932 380 6.41%
Trumbull 81,128 2,434 30 1.23%
Tuscarawas 31,585 948 126 13.29%
Union 16,877 506 49 9.68%
Van Wert 10,409 312 0 0.00%
Vinton 4,422 133 16 12.03%
Warren 68,091 2,043 39 1.91%
Washington 22,788 684 3 0.44%
Wayne 38,546 1,156 119 10.29%
Williams 13,033 391 0 0.00%
Wood 45,616 1,368 16 1.17%
Wyandot 8,160 245 1 0.41%
All Counties 4,022,754 120,682 15,472 12.82%
Mary O'Connor-Shaver
Cell: 614-271-8248
Columbus Top Dogs
http://www.ColumbusTopDogs.com
The next Ohio Dog Auction is scheduled to take place on September 25 and over 300 dogs are expected to be placed on the block. Now is the time to send a strong message to our state legislators that dog auctions are an embarrassment to Ohio and its humane minded citizens, and voters and taxpayers are committed to supporting a 2011 ballot initiative to ban these events from our community!
In the News!
If you haven't done so already, we invite you to read these latest articles highlighting our 2011 ballot initiative campaign:
05/27/10 - Philly Dawg - PAR 2: TV report exposes conditions at Ohio dog auction
05/27/10 - Philly Dawg - TV report exposes conditions at Ohio dog auction
05/25/10 - WHAS11 - I-Team Investigation: Inside the multi-million dollar business of dog auctions - Part 2
05/25/10 - WHAS 11 - I-Team Investigation: Inside the multi-million dollar business of dog auctions - Part 1
05/19/10 - Westlake/Bay Village Observer - Help end Ohio puppy mills: Ban Ohio Dog Auctions ballot initiative needs your help!
05/10/10 - The Times Reporter - Coalition against dog auctions finds ally
04/29/10 - The Lantern (Ohio State University) - Dog treatment a concern, but especially in Ohio
For a complete listing of media releases relating to our ballot initiative, please click here.
USDA Report!
An internal government report has confirmed dogs are dying and living in horrific conditions due to lax government enforcement of large kennels known as puppy mills. Investigators say the Department of Agriculture agency in charge of enforcing the Animal Welfare Act often ignores repeat violations, waives penalties and doesn't adequately document inhumane treatment of dogs.
The investigators visited 68 dog and dog brokers in eight states breeders (included 12 audit sites in Ohio, of which 58% were located in Holmes and Tuscarawas counties) that had been cited for at least one violation in the previous three years. On those visits, they found that first-time violators were rarely penalized, even for more serious violations, and repeat offenders were often let off the hook as well. The agency also gave some breeders a second chance to correct their actions even when they found animals dying or suffering, delaying confiscation of the animals.
To review the findings and a copy of the report, please click here.
August 21 Peaceful Rally against the Ohio Dog Auction!
GET READY TO SERVE AS A STRONG VOICE FOR THE DOGS!
Following our very successful peaceful rally in Millersburg on May 22, animal advocates are ready to stand united against the Ohio Dog Auction in Holmes County!
DATE:
Sat., August 21, 2010
TIME:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
LOCATION:
Route 39 - Holmes County, OH (details of exact rally location will be mailed under separate cover)
Media coverage of the Ohio Dog Auctions and their relationship to puppy mills and pet homelessness has been extensive, and any of our protesting rescuers are committed to initiating humane reform at county pounds and shelters, and they are ready to assist the Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions in initiating positive change through their ballot campaign (Ohio Dog Auctions Act).
For details on the Rally (as they becomes confirmed), please click here.
Just 183 days remaining until December 1!
As of June 1, a total of 15,472 signatures have been collected of the minimum 120,700 signatures required. 296 volunteer Petition Circulators have raised awareness of the Ohio Dog Auctions Act by helping to collect signatures from 72 counties.
Voters across the state are communicating with their fellow citizens and starting to gather a goal of a minimum of 120,700 signatures by December 1, 2010 to put the proposed law before the Legislature in January 2011.
Volunteer petitioners are needed to make this initiative a reality in Ohio -we have until December 1, 2010! We need everyone's participation to make this vital effort a success!
· Campaign Kits! Our campaign kit to help gather signatures contains a media release, an informational sheet on the top questions (with answers) everyone needs to know on Ohio dog auctions and an informational sheet on best strategies in helping to raise awareness and gather signatures from registered voters.
To download these and other informational materials, including a copy of the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act), please click here.
· Town Hall Meetings! Learn more about the Ohio Dog Auctions Act by participating in a Town Hall Meeting for your county!
For dates, times and locations (as they become confirmed), please click here.
· Signature Gathering! With over 120,700 signatures needed for the Initiative Petition to be placed on the 2011 ballot, much help is needed from volunteers!
For dates, times and locations of upcoming Signature Gatherings (as they become confirmed), please click here.
Ohio Voters against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions!
If you haven't done so already, we invite you to join the over 2,130 voices who have become members of our Face Book group, "Ohio Voters against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions." Membership is FREE, and our portal serves as a great vehicle in which to receive timely updates on issues and campaigns addressing Ohio dog auctions, puppy mills and the entities that support and keep them in business.
For more information on how you can become a member, please click here.
Sign the Care 2 Petition Letter to the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors!
Get motivated and get involved! We need many voices to serve as a strong voice against the Ohio Dog Auctions! Sign the Care 2 Petition Letter which will be presented to the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors following our USA Today article scheduled to be published in early June. Our goal is 3,000 signatures!
To sign the Care 2 Petition Letter, please click here.
Thanks everyone for continuing to serve as a strong voice for the animals! Don't forget to honor our fallen heroes on this Memorial Day!
County Total votes cast in 2006 governor's race 3% (the MINIMUM number of signatures we need to collect by 12/01/10) The total number of signatures we have collected as of 06/01/10 Percent of Goal
Adams 8,685 261 17 6.51%
Allen 36,229 1,087 3 0.28%
Ashland 19,355 581 25 4.30%
Ashtabula 33,865 1,016 7 0.69%
Athens 19,840 595 118 19.83%
Auglaize 16,907 507 3 0.59%
Belmont 23,996 720 0 0.00%
Brown 14,044 421 6 1.43%
Butler 115,895 3,477 159 4.57%
Carroll 11,152 335 5 1.49%
Champaign 14,264 428 4 0.93%
Clark 49,056 1,472 9 0.61%
Clermont 65,010 1,950 148 7.59%
Clinton 12,646 379 4 1.06%
Columbiana 36,223 1,087 3 0.28%
Coshocton 13,408 402 421 104.73%
Crawford 16,744 502 3 0.60%
Cuyahoga 454,100 13,623 5,889 43.23%
Darke 20,223 607 0 0.00%
Defiance 13,638 409 0 0.00%
Delaware 64,773 1,943 314 16.16%
Erie 30,106 903 15 1.66%
Fairfield 54,004 1,620 138 8.52%
Fayette 8,402 252 3 1.19%
Franklin 373,258 11,198 2,305 20.58%
Fulton 16,141 484 1 0.21%
Gallia 10,165 305 2 0.66%
Geauga 39,148 1,174 485 41.31%
Greene 59,113 1,773 6 0.34%
Guernsey 13,375 401 8 2.00%
Hamilton 287,496 8,625 535 6.20%
Hancock 25,675 770 253 32.86%
Hardin 9,723 292 16 5.48%
Harrison 6,095 183 0 0.00%
Henry 11,473 344 0 0.00%
Highland 13,158 395 2 0.51%
Hocking 9,860 296 337 113.85%
Holmes 8,108 243 15 6.17%
Huron 18,917 568 4 0.70%
Jackson 10,423 313 231 73.80%
Jefferson 26,133 784 0 0.00%
Knox 20,780 623 28 4.49%
Lake 88,006 2,640 537 20.34%
Lawrence 19,109 573 1 0.17%
Licking 59,051 1,772 114 6.43%
Logan 16,080 482 7 1.45%
Lorain 100,632 3,019 736 24.38%
Lucas 142,784 4,284 80 1.87%
Madison 13,441 403 47 11.66%
Mahoning 95,251 2,858 6 0.21%
Marion 21,691 651 27 4.15%
Medina 65,511 1,965 232 11.81%
Meigs 7,707 231 14 6.06%
Mercer 15,646 469 2 0.43%
Miami 37,054 1,112 26 2.34%
Monroe 6,066 182 2 1.10%
Montgomery 189,201 5,676 117 2.06%
Morgan 5,516 165 14 8.48%
Morrow 12,575 377 18 4.77%
Muskingum 28,719 862 19 2.20%
Noble 5,072 152 0 0.00%
Ottawa 17,207 516 0 0.00%
Paulding 7,479 224 0 0.00%
Perry 11,291 339 10 2.95%
Pickaway 17,960 539 173 32.10%
Pike 9,776 293 0 0.00%
Portage 54,970 1,649 77 4.67%
Preble 15,553 467 3 0.64%
Putnam 14,161 425 0 0.00%
Richland 45,799 1,374 129 9.39%
Ross 23,839 715 14 1.96%
Sandusky 22,736 682 1 0.15%
Scioto 26,369 791 0 0.00%
Seneca 20,051 602 1 0.17%
Shelby 17,029 511 0 0.00%
Stark 139,414 4,182 764 18.27%
Summit 197,747 5,932 380 6.41%
Trumbull 81,128 2,434 30 1.23%
Tuscarawas 31,585 948 126 13.29%
Union 16,877 506 49 9.68%
Van Wert 10,409 312 0 0.00%
Vinton 4,422 133 16 12.03%
Warren 68,091 2,043 39 1.91%
Washington 22,788 684 3 0.44%
Wayne 38,546 1,156 119 10.29%
Williams 13,033 391 0 0.00%
Wood 45,616 1,368 16 1.17%
Wyandot 8,160 245 1 0.41%
All Counties 4,022,754 120,682 15,472 12.82%
Mary O'Connor-Shaver
Cell: 614-271-8248
Columbus Top Dogs
http://www.ColumbusTopDogs.com
Thursday, May 20, 2010
SAVE THIS DATE! May 22 Ohio Dog Auction (Farmerstown, OH) / Peaceful Rally
Dear Companion Pet Lovers ~
Yesterday's undercover investigation of Petland on Animal Planet serves as a strong example of why we must continue to unite as a humane community in raising awareness of Ohio dog auctions and their relationship to puppy mills and pet homelessness!
1. Sat., May 22, 2010 Ohio Dog Auction. Below is a summary of the 277 companions (138 males, 139 females, 1 possible add; includes a breeder from NC) expected to be placed on the auction block beginning this Saturday at approximately 10:00 AM:
PUPPIES DOGS FROM NC BREEDER OLDER DOGS ALL PUPPIES AND DOGS
BREED Males Females Males Female Males Females Males Females TOTAL
Bichon 0 4 0 4 4
Boston Terrier 1 4 1 4 5
Cairn Terrier 1 0 1 0 1
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 1 0 1 0 1
Chihuahua 3 1 2 5 5 6 11
Cocker Spaniel 1 4 1 4 5
Dachshund 0 1 17 4 0 5 17 10 27
French Bulldog 1 0 1 0 1
German Shorthaired Pointer 2 0 2 0 2
Havanese 1 0 0 1 1 1 2
Keeshond 0 1 0 1 1
Maltese 8 7 5 11 2 3 15 21 36
Miniature Dachshund 1 1 1 1 2
Miniature Pincher 0 1 0 1 1
Miniature Schnauzer 0 1 0 1 1
Mixed Breeds 0 5 6 3 0 4 6 12 18
Mountain Cur 1 1 1 1 2
Papillon 27 22 1 0 28 22 50
Pekingese 7 1 7 7 14 8 22
Pomeranian 6 1 1 0 7 1 8
Poodle (no classification) 2 2 2 2 4
Shih Tzu 7 4 1 6 8 10 18
Silky Terrier 0 2 0 2 2
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers 1 4 0 2 1 6 7
West Highland White 0 1 0 1 1
Yorkshire Terrier 10 2 11 0 4 18 25 20 45
TOTAL 45 27 73 47 20 65 138 139 277
You may be interested to know that a 2009 report issued by the USDA has confirmed Ohio ranks seventh among the top 10 states with the largest number of USDA Class A licensed commercial breeders:
1. MO - 1,370
2. OK - 498
3. IA - 322
4. AR - 308 (ranked 5th in 2008)
5. KS - 291 (ranked 4th in 2008)
6. PA - 202
7. OH - 161 (a 400% increase in the number of Class A licensed "commercial" breeders just six years ago!)
8. NE - 142
9. SD - 102 (ranked 10th in 2008)
10. TX - 91 (ranked 9th in 2008)
*To view copies of USDA Animal Welfare Inspection Reports, click here.
**To view a summary of state puppy mill laws, click here.
2. Peaceful Rally Against the May 22 Ohio Dog Auction. Get ready to serve as a strong voice for the dogs on May 22!
Following our very successful regionwide rally at the Licking County Pound in Heath, Ohio - attended by 250 humane advocates - we're ready to stand united against the Ohio Dog Auction in Holmes county!
DATE:
Sat., May 22, 2010
TIME:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
LOCATION:
Holmes County Fairgrounds - 8381 State Route 39, Millersburg, OH 44654
Website: click here for directions
(Per the instructions of the Holmes County Sheriff's Department, we need to ensure we stand approximately six feet of the roadside and do not block any cars from entering the Fairgrounds.)
ATTIRE:
Since May 22 could bring rain and/or a dip in temperatures, be sure to dress accordingly!
SIGNS:
PLEASE BRING SIGNS! Signs with pictures of dogs from Ohio dog auctions (feel free to use any of the pictures on the www.BanOhioDogActions.com website) with the text, "Support the Ohio Dog Auctions Act" and "Ban Ohio Dog Auctions" enlarged to 13 X 17 on a home photo printer, or as large as you can get them without being blurry, are very effective for this peaceful rally.
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Media coverage of the Ohio Dog Auctions and their relationship to puppy mills and pet homelessness has been extensive, and as with the rally in Heath, many of our protesting rescuers are committed to initiating humane reform at county pounds and shelters. We are ready to assist the Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions in initiating positive change through their ballot campaign (Ohio Dog Auctions Act).
1. 03/31/10 - The Budget - Ban Ohio Dog Auction group met with opposition in Holmes county - > http://www.thebudgetnewspaper.com/Article.php?ArchiveID=1619
2. 04/06/10 - 19 Action News - Ohio Dog Auction Act - > http://www.woio.com/Global/story.asp?S=12263030
3. 04/16/10 - The Daily Record - Anti-auction dog group plans meeting, but can't find place to have it - > http://www.the-daily-record.com/news/article/4809831
4. 04/22/10 - The Times Reporter - SPECIAL REPORT: Dog auction ban sparks passion on both sides of issue. Pro: Coalition hoping to put an end to dog auctions, raffles - > http://www.timesreporter.com/newsnow/x932349674/SPECIAL-REPORT-Dog-auction-ban-sparks-passion-on-both-sides-of-issue
5. 04/22/10 - The Times Reporter - SPECIAL REPORT: Dog auction ban sparks passion on both sides of issue. Con: Breeders stepping forward to defend their practices - > http://www.timesreporter.com/newsnow/x57962980/Special-Report-Dog-auction-ban-sparks-passion-on-both-sides-of-issue
6. 04/28/10 - The Times Reporter - Coalition meeting cancelled - > http://www.timesreporter.com/topstories/x932359146/Coalition-meeting-cancelled
Please visit the Campaigns page of http://www.BanOhioDogAuctions.com for more information on this rally!
3. Ohio Voters Against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions. If you haven't done so already, we invite you to join the over 2,000 voices who have become members of our FaceBook group, "Ohio Voters Against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions." Membership is FREE, and our portal serves as a great vehicle in which to receive timely updates on issues and campaigns addressing Ohio dog auctions, puppy mills and the entities that support and keep them in business.
Yesterday's undercover investigation of Petland on Animal Planet serves as a strong example of why we must continue to unite as a humane community in raising awareness of Ohio dog auctions and their relationship to puppy mills and pet homelessness!
1. Sat., May 22, 2010 Ohio Dog Auction. Below is a summary of the 277 companions (138 males, 139 females, 1 possible add; includes a breeder from NC) expected to be placed on the auction block beginning this Saturday at approximately 10:00 AM:
PUPPIES DOGS FROM NC BREEDER OLDER DOGS ALL PUPPIES AND DOGS
BREED Males Females Males Female Males Females Males Females TOTAL
Bichon 0 4 0 4 4
Boston Terrier 1 4 1 4 5
Cairn Terrier 1 0 1 0 1
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 1 0 1 0 1
Chihuahua 3 1 2 5 5 6 11
Cocker Spaniel 1 4 1 4 5
Dachshund 0 1 17 4 0 5 17 10 27
French Bulldog 1 0 1 0 1
German Shorthaired Pointer 2 0 2 0 2
Havanese 1 0 0 1 1 1 2
Keeshond 0 1 0 1 1
Maltese 8 7 5 11 2 3 15 21 36
Miniature Dachshund 1 1 1 1 2
Miniature Pincher 0 1 0 1 1
Miniature Schnauzer 0 1 0 1 1
Mixed Breeds 0 5 6 3 0 4 6 12 18
Mountain Cur 1 1 1 1 2
Papillon 27 22 1 0 28 22 50
Pekingese 7 1 7 7 14 8 22
Pomeranian 6 1 1 0 7 1 8
Poodle (no classification) 2 2 2 2 4
Shih Tzu 7 4 1 6 8 10 18
Silky Terrier 0 2 0 2 2
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers 1 4 0 2 1 6 7
West Highland White 0 1 0 1 1
Yorkshire Terrier 10 2 11 0 4 18 25 20 45
TOTAL 45 27 73 47 20 65 138 139 277
You may be interested to know that a 2009 report issued by the USDA has confirmed Ohio ranks seventh among the top 10 states with the largest number of USDA Class A licensed commercial breeders:
1. MO - 1,370
2. OK - 498
3. IA - 322
4. AR - 308 (ranked 5th in 2008)
5. KS - 291 (ranked 4th in 2008)
6. PA - 202
7. OH - 161 (a 400% increase in the number of Class A licensed "commercial" breeders just six years ago!)
8. NE - 142
9. SD - 102 (ranked 10th in 2008)
10. TX - 91 (ranked 9th in 2008)
*To view copies of USDA Animal Welfare Inspection Reports, click here.
**To view a summary of state puppy mill laws, click here.
2. Peaceful Rally Against the May 22 Ohio Dog Auction. Get ready to serve as a strong voice for the dogs on May 22!
Following our very successful regionwide rally at the Licking County Pound in Heath, Ohio - attended by 250 humane advocates - we're ready to stand united against the Ohio Dog Auction in Holmes county!
DATE:
Sat., May 22, 2010
TIME:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
LOCATION:
Holmes County Fairgrounds - 8381 State Route 39, Millersburg, OH 44654
Website: click here for directions
(Per the instructions of the Holmes County Sheriff's Department, we need to ensure we stand approximately six feet of the roadside and do not block any cars from entering the Fairgrounds.)
ATTIRE:
Since May 22 could bring rain and/or a dip in temperatures, be sure to dress accordingly!
SIGNS:
PLEASE BRING SIGNS! Signs with pictures of dogs from Ohio dog auctions (feel free to use any of the pictures on the www.BanOhioDogActions.com website) with the text, "Support the Ohio Dog Auctions Act" and "Ban Ohio Dog Auctions" enlarged to 13 X 17 on a home photo printer, or as large as you can get them without being blurry, are very effective for this peaceful rally.
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Media coverage of the Ohio Dog Auctions and their relationship to puppy mills and pet homelessness has been extensive, and as with the rally in Heath, many of our protesting rescuers are committed to initiating humane reform at county pounds and shelters. We are ready to assist the Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions in initiating positive change through their ballot campaign (Ohio Dog Auctions Act).
1. 03/31/10 - The Budget - Ban Ohio Dog Auction group met with opposition in Holmes county - > http://www.thebudgetnewspaper.com/Article.php?ArchiveID=1619
2. 04/06/10 - 19 Action News - Ohio Dog Auction Act - > http://www.woio.com/Global/story.asp?S=12263030
3. 04/16/10 - The Daily Record - Anti-auction dog group plans meeting, but can't find place to have it - > http://www.the-daily-record.com/news/article/4809831
4. 04/22/10 - The Times Reporter - SPECIAL REPORT: Dog auction ban sparks passion on both sides of issue. Pro: Coalition hoping to put an end to dog auctions, raffles - > http://www.timesreporter.com/newsnow/x932349674/SPECIAL-REPORT-Dog-auction-ban-sparks-passion-on-both-sides-of-issue
5. 04/22/10 - The Times Reporter - SPECIAL REPORT: Dog auction ban sparks passion on both sides of issue. Con: Breeders stepping forward to defend their practices - > http://www.timesreporter.com/newsnow/x57962980/Special-Report-Dog-auction-ban-sparks-passion-on-both-sides-of-issue
6. 04/28/10 - The Times Reporter - Coalition meeting cancelled - > http://www.timesreporter.com/topstories/x932359146/Coalition-meeting-cancelled
Please visit the Campaigns page of http://www.BanOhioDogAuctions.com for more information on this rally!
3. Ohio Voters Against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions. If you haven't done so already, we invite you to join the over 2,000 voices who have become members of our FaceBook group, "Ohio Voters Against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions." Membership is FREE, and our portal serves as a great vehicle in which to receive timely updates on issues and campaigns addressing Ohio dog auctions, puppy mills and the entities that support and keep them in business.
Friday, April 30, 2010
RESERVE THIS DATE! May 22 - Peaceful Rally Against the Ohio Dog Auction! (Holmes County, OH)]
Our efforts to reschedule the Holmes County - Coalition Meeting on the Ohio Dog Auctions Act from its original date of March 27, has been met with a tremendous amount of resistance from business owners who have expressed concern of "backlash" from members of the Ohio Professional Dog Breeders Association and Ohio Association of Animal Owners, both groups who oppose the Ohio Dog Auctions Act.
Despite a growing level of support and publicity for our state-wide ballot initiative campaign from residents within Holmes and surrounding counties, many of these business owners have expressed concerns they will be threatened and harassed should they extend an opportunity for the Coalition to hold an informational meeting on their private property. As shared recently by one local resident:
"Holmes County has Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse issues, ESPECIALLY on the Eastern side. Anyone that wants to dispute that, Get your head out of the sand and read your Daily Record. These are the same "people" (Eastern Holmes County) that have the majority of puppy mills. I am so glad this issue has been exposed."
Because of this, we are more committed than ever to raising awareness of the animal cruelty, consumer fraud and corruption associated with the Ohio Dog Auctions, and we will continue to aggressively pursue all avenues to ensure passage of the Ohio Dog Auctions Act!
Mary O'Connor-Shaver
Cell: 614-271-8248
http://www.BanOhioDogAuctions.com
LEGISLATIVE ALERTS: Please visit our Home page for pending legislation impacting the welfare of OH animals - http://www.columbustopdogs.com/
Despite a growing level of support and publicity for our state-wide ballot initiative campaign from residents within Holmes and surrounding counties, many of these business owners have expressed concerns they will be threatened and harassed should they extend an opportunity for the Coalition to hold an informational meeting on their private property. As shared recently by one local resident:
"Holmes County has Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse issues, ESPECIALLY on the Eastern side. Anyone that wants to dispute that, Get your head out of the sand and read your Daily Record. These are the same "people" (Eastern Holmes County) that have the majority of puppy mills. I am so glad this issue has been exposed."
Because of this, we are more committed than ever to raising awareness of the animal cruelty, consumer fraud and corruption associated with the Ohio Dog Auctions, and we will continue to aggressively pursue all avenues to ensure passage of the Ohio Dog Auctions Act!
Mary O'Connor-Shaver
Cell: 614-271-8248
http://www.BanOhioDogAuctions.com
LEGISLATIVE ALERTS: Please visit our Home page for pending legislation impacting the welfare of OH animals - http://www.columbustopdogs.com/
Monday, April 26, 2010
The trouble with dog limits
Something for us all to think about, especially in these days of raids and
seizures. Permission to forward has been granted.
From: Walt Hutchens
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2010 11:51 AM
To: VA-Pet-Law@yahoogroups.com
Pet limit laws are the most common reason for hiding a breeding
program. While they're usually passed with the intent to prevent
nuisances, their real effect is probably the reverse and they cause
other problems as well.
You can't have a real program with a three or four-pet limit, so when
such a law passes or a breeder accidentally moves his ten-dog program
to a place that has a limit, his reaction may be "Well, I'll just keep
most of them inside most of the time. They won't make any trouble,
they don't bark, so who will care?"
Part of hiding, however, is not allowing the general public to visit
his home to select a puppy and meet that puppy's parents. Instead the
breeder takes one or more puppies to some public area and the purchase
is done there. That itself is illegal in an increasing number of
places..
Then the breeder doesn't have other breeders in his home. Maybe he
meets them out front to go to shows together or maybe it's at the
local Wal-Mart parking lot.
Neighbors, of course, are not invited in.
And what's the result? The breeder, especially if he or she lives alone,
no longer has feedback on the conditions in his home and kennel area.
"I need to clean that up NOW" may become "after lunch," then
"when the weather is warmer," and ultimately "one of these days."
Hey, it doesn't bother ME and it doesn't hurt the animals, so what's the
big deal? A faint odor builds to a stench but the workings of our noses
are such that a constant smell is no longer noticed.
THEN -- one more thing happens: A plumber comes to fix a leaking pipe,
a puppy buyer gets mad, or the downwind neighbor CAN smell your place,
and animal control is called. Our laws were originally written to
protect animals but they are now often applied to cases of 'aggravated
bad housekeeping.' No animals are in immediate danger but you are not
meeting the standard of 'adequate shelter, adequately cleaned,' as
interpreted by the young ACO, who 'just loves animals.' The court won't
make any distinction: Your animals -- and your entire breeding program
-- are gone, along with some multiple of $10,000 of your money, your
reputation, and (often) the legal right to sell an animal, perhaps
even to own one, ever again.
Current enforcement of current animal laws rarely allows room for any
imperfection. Seriously bad housekeeping (with no animals harmed) that
probably should be handled with "I'm going to be back in a few days
and if this isn't cleaned up then I'm going to start writing
citations" may very well make you a former dog owner and a criminal,
and hand you a lifetime punishment.
If you are filing your federal taxes on the basis of your dogs being a
business, you are at even greater risk because in many states,
that declaration will trickle down to your county or city
and you may be required to get a business license. If you have a
business license (or it can be proven that you SHOULD have one) you
probably have to obey an even stricter set of laws with even less
protection for animal ownership.
For example, in Virginia, if animal control doesn't like the way you are
keeping your pets and you are a hobby breeder or a pet owner, they can
seize only dogs that are in immediate danger -- io such bad shape that they
might actually die soon. If you are running a pet-related business, they can
seize
ALL your dogs whether there's anything wrong with them or not.
All they have to do is say that the conditions were unsatisfactory.
That pet-limit law was intended to head off animal
nuisances, but the way it interacts with humans and the human
situation -- very few of us can afford to move to a remote area during
our working lifetimes -- tends to promote not just a nuisance, but a
human (and often, animal) tragedy.
While the problem is clear enough, I don't have a complete answer. One
partial answer is that hiding from the law is a very slippery slope
indeed and if you do it, you need to stay focused on exactly WHAT you
are hiding. Once it gets beyond 'too many dogs,' you and your dogs are
seriously at risk and in today's environment it's closer to 'when are
you going to get zapped,' than 'will you ...'
Take a look around: What is the WORST anyone could say or think about
conditions in your home/kennel right now? That IS what they'll say in
front of the judge, and he will believe THEM, not you.
Food for thought ...
Walt Hutchens
Timbreblue Whippets
www.timbreblue.com
Virginia
seizures. Permission to forward has been granted.
From: Walt Hutchens
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2010 11:51 AM
To: VA-Pet-Law@yahoogroups.com
Pet limit laws are the most common reason for hiding a breeding
program. While they're usually passed with the intent to prevent
nuisances, their real effect is probably the reverse and they cause
other problems as well.
You can't have a real program with a three or four-pet limit, so when
such a law passes or a breeder accidentally moves his ten-dog program
to a place that has a limit, his reaction may be "Well, I'll just keep
most of them inside most of the time. They won't make any trouble,
they don't bark, so who will care?"
Part of hiding, however, is not allowing the general public to visit
his home to select a puppy and meet that puppy's parents. Instead the
breeder takes one or more puppies to some public area and the purchase
is done there. That itself is illegal in an increasing number of
places..
Then the breeder doesn't have other breeders in his home. Maybe he
meets them out front to go to shows together or maybe it's at the
local Wal-Mart parking lot.
Neighbors, of course, are not invited in.
And what's the result? The breeder, especially if he or she lives alone,
no longer has feedback on the conditions in his home and kennel area.
"I need to clean that up NOW" may become "after lunch," then
"when the weather is warmer," and ultimately "one of these days."
Hey, it doesn't bother ME and it doesn't hurt the animals, so what's the
big deal? A faint odor builds to a stench but the workings of our noses
are such that a constant smell is no longer noticed.
THEN -- one more thing happens: A plumber comes to fix a leaking pipe,
a puppy buyer gets mad, or the downwind neighbor CAN smell your place,
and animal control is called. Our laws were originally written to
protect animals but they are now often applied to cases of 'aggravated
bad housekeeping.' No animals are in immediate danger but you are not
meeting the standard of 'adequate shelter, adequately cleaned,' as
interpreted by the young ACO, who 'just loves animals.' The court won't
make any distinction: Your animals -- and your entire breeding program
-- are gone, along with some multiple of $10,000 of your money, your
reputation, and (often) the legal right to sell an animal, perhaps
even to own one, ever again.
Current enforcement of current animal laws rarely allows room for any
imperfection. Seriously bad housekeeping (with no animals harmed) that
probably should be handled with "I'm going to be back in a few days
and if this isn't cleaned up then I'm going to start writing
citations" may very well make you a former dog owner and a criminal,
and hand you a lifetime punishment.
If you are filing your federal taxes on the basis of your dogs being a
business, you are at even greater risk because in many states,
that declaration will trickle down to your county or city
and you may be required to get a business license. If you have a
business license (or it can be proven that you SHOULD have one) you
probably have to obey an even stricter set of laws with even less
protection for animal ownership.
For example, in Virginia, if animal control doesn't like the way you are
keeping your pets and you are a hobby breeder or a pet owner, they can
seize only dogs that are in immediate danger -- io such bad shape that they
might actually die soon. If you are running a pet-related business, they can
seize
ALL your dogs whether there's anything wrong with them or not.
All they have to do is say that the conditions were unsatisfactory.
That pet-limit law was intended to head off animal
nuisances, but the way it interacts with humans and the human
situation -- very few of us can afford to move to a remote area during
our working lifetimes -- tends to promote not just a nuisance, but a
human (and often, animal) tragedy.
While the problem is clear enough, I don't have a complete answer. One
partial answer is that hiding from the law is a very slippery slope
indeed and if you do it, you need to stay focused on exactly WHAT you
are hiding. Once it gets beyond 'too many dogs,' you and your dogs are
seriously at risk and in today's environment it's closer to 'when are
you going to get zapped,' than 'will you ...'
Take a look around: What is the WORST anyone could say or think about
conditions in your home/kennel right now? That IS what they'll say in
front of the judge, and he will believe THEM, not you.
Food for thought ...
Walt Hutchens
Timbreblue Whippets
www.timbreblue.com
Virginia
ACTION ALERT! We Need Your "NO" Vote in the The Daily Record Poll!
Dear Companion Pet Lovers ~
Your concerns regarding the Ohio dog auctions are being heard throughout Holmes County! Because of this, we are being flooded with letters and calls of support!
Please take a moment to vote NO in the latest poll being conducted by the newspaper, The Daily Record: "Should dog auctions be allowed to operate?"
A NO vote means you are AGAINST the Ohio dog auctions! The current poll reflects 88% of readers voting NO!
We need you to vote! Holmes county leaders are watching the results of this survey!
Here's the link in which to vote NO - > http://www.the-daily-record.com/news/index/1600
(You will need to scroll down this page until you see on the right hand side the box labled POLL. This box will be located under the Buehler's Fresh Foods advertsiement with the dancing pineapple).
Thanks so much for your support! Please crosspost this poll via Facebook, Twitter and email to all your family, friends and co-workers!
Mary O'Connor-Shaver
Cell: 614-271-8248
Columbus Top Dogs
http://www.ColumbusTopDogs.com
http://www.BanOhioDogAuctions.com
http://www.ThoughtsFurPaws.com
http://petnewsandviews.com
http://tejasanimalrefuge.ca/
http://www.LostPetUSA.net
Your concerns regarding the Ohio dog auctions are being heard throughout Holmes County! Because of this, we are being flooded with letters and calls of support!
Please take a moment to vote NO in the latest poll being conducted by the newspaper, The Daily Record: "Should dog auctions be allowed to operate?"
A NO vote means you are AGAINST the Ohio dog auctions! The current poll reflects 88% of readers voting NO!
We need you to vote! Holmes county leaders are watching the results of this survey!
Here's the link in which to vote NO - > http://www.the-daily-record.com/news/index/1600
(You will need to scroll down this page until you see on the right hand side the box labled POLL. This box will be located under the Buehler's Fresh Foods advertsiement with the dancing pineapple).
Thanks so much for your support! Please crosspost this poll via Facebook, Twitter and email to all your family, friends and co-workers!
Mary O'Connor-Shaver
Cell: 614-271-8248
Columbus Top Dogs
http://www.ColumbusTopDogs.com
http://www.BanOhioDogAuctions.com
http://www.ThoughtsFurPaws.com
http://petnewsandviews.com
http://tejasanimalrefuge.ca/
http://www.LostPetUSA.net
Friday, April 16, 2010
AKC Legislative Alert- Ask the Ohio House of Representatives to Repeal BSL!
Ask the Ohio House of Representatives to Repeal BSL!
http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=4095
[Thursday, April 15, 2010]
House Bill 79, sponsored by Representative Barbara Sears of Lucas County, removes the term "pit bull" from Ohio's statutory definition of dangerous dogs. All Ohio residents are encouraged to contact the Speaker of the House and their legislators to ask them to support this important measure and end 20 years of discrimination against responsible dog owners in Ohio.
Ohio is currently the only state to have enacted statewide breed-specific laws. The current law states that if a dog "belongs to a breed that is commonly known as a pit bull", then it is automatically considered vicious and dangerous. Owners of these dogs must submit reports to the board of health and county dog warden whenever there is a transfer of ownership.
Breed-specific language in state law has also enabled local Ohio municipalities to enact strict ordinances regarding ownership of "pit bulls" and has led to the ban and euthanasia of numerous dogs in communities throughout the state.
The American Kennel Club strongly supports House Bill 79 and recognizes that dangerous dogs should be defined by their deeds, not their breed. The AKC urges communities to establish a fair process by which specific dogs may be identified as "dangerous" based on stated, measurable actions, impose appropriate penalties on irresponsible owners, and establish a well-defined method for dealing with dogs proven to be dangerous.
The AKC strongly opposes any legislation that determines a dog to be "dangerous" based on its breed or type, and applauds the Ohio representatives who seek to remove this discriminatory language from state law. The AKC encourages Ohioans to contact their legislators and members of the House Agriculture committee and ask them to support this measure.
Read AKC talking points on breed-specific legislation.
Read AKC article "Why Breed-Specific Legislation Doesn't Work".
How You Can Help
· Contact the Ohio Speaker of the House, and respectfully ask that he allow the House of Representatives to consider House Bill 79. His contact information is as follows:
Speaker Armond Budish
77 S. High Street, 14th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215-6111
Phone: (614) 466-5441
Fax: (614) 719-0008
E-mail: district08@ohr.state.oh.us
Contact your state legislators and ask them to support House Bill 79 and request that leadership allow them to vote on this bill. Visit the Ohio General Assembly's web site to find the names and contact information for your legislators.
For more information, contact AKC's Government Relations Department at (919) 816-3720, or e-mail doglaw@akc.org.
American Kennel Club Government Relations Department
8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100
Raleigh, North Carolina 27617
Phone: (919) 816-3720
Fax: (919) 816-4275
http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=4095
[Thursday, April 15, 2010]
House Bill 79, sponsored by Representative Barbara Sears of Lucas County, removes the term "pit bull" from Ohio's statutory definition of dangerous dogs. All Ohio residents are encouraged to contact the Speaker of the House and their legislators to ask them to support this important measure and end 20 years of discrimination against responsible dog owners in Ohio.
Ohio is currently the only state to have enacted statewide breed-specific laws. The current law states that if a dog "belongs to a breed that is commonly known as a pit bull", then it is automatically considered vicious and dangerous. Owners of these dogs must submit reports to the board of health and county dog warden whenever there is a transfer of ownership.
Breed-specific language in state law has also enabled local Ohio municipalities to enact strict ordinances regarding ownership of "pit bulls" and has led to the ban and euthanasia of numerous dogs in communities throughout the state.
The American Kennel Club strongly supports House Bill 79 and recognizes that dangerous dogs should be defined by their deeds, not their breed. The AKC urges communities to establish a fair process by which specific dogs may be identified as "dangerous" based on stated, measurable actions, impose appropriate penalties on irresponsible owners, and establish a well-defined method for dealing with dogs proven to be dangerous.
The AKC strongly opposes any legislation that determines a dog to be "dangerous" based on its breed or type, and applauds the Ohio representatives who seek to remove this discriminatory language from state law. The AKC encourages Ohioans to contact their legislators and members of the House Agriculture committee and ask them to support this measure.
Read AKC talking points on breed-specific legislation.
Read AKC article "Why Breed-Specific Legislation Doesn't Work".
How You Can Help
· Contact the Ohio Speaker of the House, and respectfully ask that he allow the House of Representatives to consider House Bill 79. His contact information is as follows:
Speaker Armond Budish
77 S. High Street, 14th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215-6111
Phone: (614) 466-5441
Fax: (614) 719-0008
E-mail: district08@ohr.state.oh.us
Contact your state legislators and ask them to support House Bill 79 and request that leadership allow them to vote on this bill. Visit the Ohio General Assembly's web site to find the names and contact information for your legislators.
For more information, contact AKC's Government Relations Department at (919) 816-3720, or e-mail doglaw@akc.org.
American Kennel Club Government Relations Department
8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100
Raleigh, North Carolina 27617
Phone: (919) 816-3720
Fax: (919) 816-4275
AKC Legislative Alert: ANOTHER MANDATORY SPAY/NEUTER ORDINANCE INTRODUCED IN NEW ORLEANS
To view a full copy of this alert, go to http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=4094.)
In a purported effort to address three recent well-publicized dog bite incidents in New Orleans, a new mandatory spay/neuter ordinance proposal has been introduced in the New Orleans City Council. It seeks to require all dogs be sterilized by six months of age or require their owners to purchase a costly annual intact dog permit. The American Kennel Club (AKC) opposes the ordinance, and encourages all responsible dog owners in New Orleans to contact the City Council and respectfully yet strongly urge them to vote down this proposal.
Councilwoman Cynthia Hedge-Morrell, sponsor of the current proposal, introduced a similar mandatory spay/neuter ordinance last year to address funding inadequacies of the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LaSPCA), which enforces the city's animal control laws. That proposal did not pass the Council.
If enacted, the new ordinance will impose many new unreasonable requirements on responsible dog owners in New Orleans, which include:
Requiring all dogs six months of age or older (with few exceptions) to be spayed or neutered or require owners to purchase an annual intact dog permit. Mandatory spay/neuter ordinances have not been effective anywhere they have been adopted. In fact, in many cases the euthanization rates in surrounding areas have declined faster than those areas with mandatory spay/neuter policies. Additionally, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) have both issued policy statements in the past year stating that mandatory spay/neuter policies are not effective. Enforcement of existing law, including leash and confinement laws, is a better alternative that does not discriminate against responsible, law-abiding dog owners.
Limiting female dogs from whelping more than one litter per year, or whelping a litter if the female is younger than 18-months of age. The AKC opposes any arbitrary limitation on the responsible breeding of purebred dogs, and believes health and reproduction decisions are best made by owners in consultation with their dogs' veterinarian.
Imposing significant fines for those who are found to be in violation of the ordinance, with the income from the fines to be used to further finance the LaSPCA's animal control efforts. The AKC believes that the cost of enforcement of the ordinance will be far greater than any revenues gained through fines or fees assessed. Further, New Orleans may experience a significant drop in licensing compliance rates and revenues similar to other cities where mandatory spay/neuter laws have been enacted. It could also lead owners to avoid proper veterinary care and vaccinations for their dogs in order to avoid detection.
The American Kennel Club opposes mandatory spay/neuter laws. Instead, we support reasonable and enforceable laws that protect the welfare and health of purebred dogs and do not restrict the rights of breeders and owners who take their responsibilities seriously. Additionally, we strongly support and actively promote a wide range of programs to educate the public about responsible breeding practices and the responsibilities of dog ownership.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
The Government Relations Department has received word that the ordinance is likely to be voted on at its next meeting on Thursday, April 22. The AKC strongly encourages all responsible dog breeders and owners in New Orleans to contact the current members of the New Orleans City Council. Respectfully let them know that you oppose the mandatory spay/neuter proposal, and urge them to vote against it.
Council President Arnie Fielkow (At-Large)
City Hall, Room 2W40
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1060
Fax: (504) 658-1068
afielkow@cityofno.com
Council Vice President Jacquelyn Brechtel Clarkson (At-Large)
City Hall, Room 2W50
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1070
Fax: (504) 658-1077
jbclarkson@cityofno.com
Councilwoman Shelley Midura (District A)
City Hall, Room 2W80
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1010
Fax: (504) 658-1016
smidura@cityofno.com
Councilwoman Stacy Head (District B)
City Hall, Room 2W10
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1020
Fax: (504) 658-1025
shead@cityofno.com
Councilman James Carter (District C)
City Hall, Room 2W70
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1030
Fax: (504) 658-1037
jcarter@cityofno.com
Councilwoman Cynthia Hedge-Morrell (District D) - ordinance sponsor
City Hall, Room 2W20
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1040
Fax: (504) 658-1048
chmorrell@cityofno.com
Councilwoman Cynthia Willard-Lewis (District E)
City Hall, Room 2W60
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1050
Fax: (504) 658-1058
cwlewis@cityofno.com
In a purported effort to address three recent well-publicized dog bite incidents in New Orleans, a new mandatory spay/neuter ordinance proposal has been introduced in the New Orleans City Council. It seeks to require all dogs be sterilized by six months of age or require their owners to purchase a costly annual intact dog permit. The American Kennel Club (AKC) opposes the ordinance, and encourages all responsible dog owners in New Orleans to contact the City Council and respectfully yet strongly urge them to vote down this proposal.
Councilwoman Cynthia Hedge-Morrell, sponsor of the current proposal, introduced a similar mandatory spay/neuter ordinance last year to address funding inadequacies of the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LaSPCA), which enforces the city's animal control laws. That proposal did not pass the Council.
If enacted, the new ordinance will impose many new unreasonable requirements on responsible dog owners in New Orleans, which include:
Requiring all dogs six months of age or older (with few exceptions) to be spayed or neutered or require owners to purchase an annual intact dog permit. Mandatory spay/neuter ordinances have not been effective anywhere they have been adopted. In fact, in many cases the euthanization rates in surrounding areas have declined faster than those areas with mandatory spay/neuter policies. Additionally, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) have both issued policy statements in the past year stating that mandatory spay/neuter policies are not effective. Enforcement of existing law, including leash and confinement laws, is a better alternative that does not discriminate against responsible, law-abiding dog owners.
Limiting female dogs from whelping more than one litter per year, or whelping a litter if the female is younger than 18-months of age. The AKC opposes any arbitrary limitation on the responsible breeding of purebred dogs, and believes health and reproduction decisions are best made by owners in consultation with their dogs' veterinarian.
Imposing significant fines for those who are found to be in violation of the ordinance, with the income from the fines to be used to further finance the LaSPCA's animal control efforts. The AKC believes that the cost of enforcement of the ordinance will be far greater than any revenues gained through fines or fees assessed. Further, New Orleans may experience a significant drop in licensing compliance rates and revenues similar to other cities where mandatory spay/neuter laws have been enacted. It could also lead owners to avoid proper veterinary care and vaccinations for their dogs in order to avoid detection.
The American Kennel Club opposes mandatory spay/neuter laws. Instead, we support reasonable and enforceable laws that protect the welfare and health of purebred dogs and do not restrict the rights of breeders and owners who take their responsibilities seriously. Additionally, we strongly support and actively promote a wide range of programs to educate the public about responsible breeding practices and the responsibilities of dog ownership.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
The Government Relations Department has received word that the ordinance is likely to be voted on at its next meeting on Thursday, April 22. The AKC strongly encourages all responsible dog breeders and owners in New Orleans to contact the current members of the New Orleans City Council. Respectfully let them know that you oppose the mandatory spay/neuter proposal, and urge them to vote against it.
Council President Arnie Fielkow (At-Large)
City Hall, Room 2W40
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1060
Fax: (504) 658-1068
afielkow@cityofno.com
Council Vice President Jacquelyn Brechtel Clarkson (At-Large)
City Hall, Room 2W50
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1070
Fax: (504) 658-1077
jbclarkson@cityofno.com
Councilwoman Shelley Midura (District A)
City Hall, Room 2W80
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1010
Fax: (504) 658-1016
smidura@cityofno.com
Councilwoman Stacy Head (District B)
City Hall, Room 2W10
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1020
Fax: (504) 658-1025
shead@cityofno.com
Councilman James Carter (District C)
City Hall, Room 2W70
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1030
Fax: (504) 658-1037
jcarter@cityofno.com
Councilwoman Cynthia Hedge-Morrell (District D) - ordinance sponsor
City Hall, Room 2W20
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1040
Fax: (504) 658-1048
chmorrell@cityofno.com
Councilwoman Cynthia Willard-Lewis (District E)
City Hall, Room 2W60
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 658-1050
Fax: (504) 658-1058
cwlewis@cityofno.com
Coalition Meeting
Dear Companion Pet Lovers ~
It is with deep regret that we must cancel our Holmes County - Coalition Meeting on the Ohio Dog Auctions Act scheduled for Saturday, April 17.
Our efforts to reschedule this meeting from its original date of March 27, has been met with a tremendous amount of resistance from business owners who have expressed concern of "backlash" from members of the Professional Dog Breeders Association and Ohio Association of Animal Owners, both groups who oppose the Ohio Dog Auctions Act.
(For a fair and balanced reporting of what took place during the canceled March 27 meeting, we invite you to read the article, Ban Ohio Dog Auction group met with opposition in Holmes county, published by Local Editor, Beverly Keller, of The Budget.)
Despite a growing level of support and publicity for our state-wide ballot initiative campaign from residents within Holmes and surrounding counties, many of these business owners have expressed concerns they will be threatened and harassed should they extend an opportunity for the Coalition to hold an informational meeting on their private property.
A very special "two paws up" to Committee Member, Veronica Dickey, who has worked diligently since the March 27 cancellation in attempting to secure a new meeting location. To gain a better appreciation for what she has faced, we invite you to read the following:
Ø March 29. Reservation for a meeting room is requested at the Hotel Millersburg. Though the co-owner expressed concern over "the minor incident that occurred at the public library", he agrees to host a breakfast meeting in a private room for 15, even suggesting the larger room which would be more accommodating. On April 5, an email is received canceling the reservation. In the email, the owner states concern over the Coalition advertising the event and his inability to accommodate what he suspects will be "too large a crowd for such a small establishment." Though Veronica reassures him everyone is required to RSVP and seating will be limited to 25 attendees, the co-owner continues to express that although he feels the Coalition is "a harmless, respectable group, it is the people who oppose you that I am concerned about. We are a small, local place in the middle of downtown Millersburg, and I am afraid your opposition will come and protest outside my hotel."
Ø April 5. Reservation for a meeting room is requested at the Berlin Hickory Smokehouse. The manager, Samantha Anderson, readily agrees to serve the Coalition a special breakfast (to include a vegetarian entrée), open up the restaurant earlier to accommodate the meeting time and allow attendees to enter through the back door, normally reserved for the employees. On April 13, a call is received canceling the reservation. Ms Anderson states she has learned about what happened at the Millersburg Library and "just doesn't feel comfortable." She continues to express "You would do the same thing if you owned this restaurant; we have to live here in this small town, and deal with the locals, what else do you expect us to do?"
Ø April 13. Reservation for a meeting room was requested at the Comfort Suites Berlin, a franchise of Choice Hotels International. Confirmation is received from the hotel reservations agent that a meeting room is confirmed for the Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions. On April 14, an email is received from hotel manager, Kent Miller, canceling the reservation: "Dear Veronica, I called and left a message also to inform you that we will be unable to host your group at the Comfort Suites Berlin. Your will not be able to meet here. Thank you" (actual text of e-mail). Following receipt of that message, no further explanation is given to any member of the Coalition or reporter Nick Sabo, who is writing a story on the state-wide campaign for publication in tomorrow's issue of The Daily Record.
Following this experience in Holmes County, it is our firm belief that those who live in Holmes County and are opposed to the Ohio Dog Auctions Act are running scared because the humane community is uniting as one voice for the dogs! Because of this, we are more committed than ever to raising awareness of the animal cruelty, consumer fraud and corruption associated with the Ohio Dog Auctions, and we will continue to aggressively pursue all avenues to ensure passage of the Ohio Dog Auctions Act!
As expressed recently by one of our favorite supporters:
"Animal advocates are not defeated. If anyone thinks that we are going to stop agitating, they had better think again. If anyone thinks that we are going to stop litigating, they had better close the courts. If anyone thinks that we are not going to demonstrate and protest, they had better roll up the sidewalks."
Get Political for Ohio's Animals in 2010! Holmes County leaders need to hear your voice! We encourage you to express your concerns and thoughts to all of these business establishments, as well as the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce! Below is important contact information for each which can be accessed by clicking on the links:
Hotel Millersburg
Berlin Hickory Smokehouse
Comfort Suites Berlin
Choice Hotels International
Holmes County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (It is of particular interest to note that Mr. Miller serves as Vice President and Tourism Liaison!)
************
SAMPLE LETTER:
Dear XXXXX:
As an Ohio resident and voter, I am appalled at the blatant discrimination exercised by your business to supporters of the Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions. Because of this, please be rest assured I will not visit nor purchase any products and services from your establishment, and I will be asking the same from all my friends, family and co-workers.
Sincereley,
(Name)
(Address)
(City, State and Zip)
************
As always, thanks in advance for your continued dedication and support of our campaign!
Mary O'Connor-Shaver
Cell: 614-271-8248
Columbus Top Dogs
http://www.ColumbusTopDogs.com
http://www.BanOhioDogAuctions.com
http://www.ThoughtsFurPaws.com
http://petnewsandviews.com
http://tejasanimalrefuge.ca/
http://www.LostPetUSA.net
It is with deep regret that we must cancel our Holmes County - Coalition Meeting on the Ohio Dog Auctions Act scheduled for Saturday, April 17.
Our efforts to reschedule this meeting from its original date of March 27, has been met with a tremendous amount of resistance from business owners who have expressed concern of "backlash" from members of the Professional Dog Breeders Association and Ohio Association of Animal Owners, both groups who oppose the Ohio Dog Auctions Act.
(For a fair and balanced reporting of what took place during the canceled March 27 meeting, we invite you to read the article, Ban Ohio Dog Auction group met with opposition in Holmes county, published by Local Editor, Beverly Keller, of The Budget.)
Despite a growing level of support and publicity for our state-wide ballot initiative campaign from residents within Holmes and surrounding counties, many of these business owners have expressed concerns they will be threatened and harassed should they extend an opportunity for the Coalition to hold an informational meeting on their private property.
A very special "two paws up" to Committee Member, Veronica Dickey, who has worked diligently since the March 27 cancellation in attempting to secure a new meeting location. To gain a better appreciation for what she has faced, we invite you to read the following:
Ø March 29. Reservation for a meeting room is requested at the Hotel Millersburg. Though the co-owner expressed concern over "the minor incident that occurred at the public library", he agrees to host a breakfast meeting in a private room for 15, even suggesting the larger room which would be more accommodating. On April 5, an email is received canceling the reservation. In the email, the owner states concern over the Coalition advertising the event and his inability to accommodate what he suspects will be "too large a crowd for such a small establishment." Though Veronica reassures him everyone is required to RSVP and seating will be limited to 25 attendees, the co-owner continues to express that although he feels the Coalition is "a harmless, respectable group, it is the people who oppose you that I am concerned about. We are a small, local place in the middle of downtown Millersburg, and I am afraid your opposition will come and protest outside my hotel."
Ø April 5. Reservation for a meeting room is requested at the Berlin Hickory Smokehouse. The manager, Samantha Anderson, readily agrees to serve the Coalition a special breakfast (to include a vegetarian entrée), open up the restaurant earlier to accommodate the meeting time and allow attendees to enter through the back door, normally reserved for the employees. On April 13, a call is received canceling the reservation. Ms Anderson states she has learned about what happened at the Millersburg Library and "just doesn't feel comfortable." She continues to express "You would do the same thing if you owned this restaurant; we have to live here in this small town, and deal with the locals, what else do you expect us to do?"
Ø April 13. Reservation for a meeting room was requested at the Comfort Suites Berlin, a franchise of Choice Hotels International. Confirmation is received from the hotel reservations agent that a meeting room is confirmed for the Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions. On April 14, an email is received from hotel manager, Kent Miller, canceling the reservation: "Dear Veronica, I called and left a message also to inform you that we will be unable to host your group at the Comfort Suites Berlin. Your will not be able to meet here. Thank you" (actual text of e-mail). Following receipt of that message, no further explanation is given to any member of the Coalition or reporter Nick Sabo, who is writing a story on the state-wide campaign for publication in tomorrow's issue of The Daily Record.
Following this experience in Holmes County, it is our firm belief that those who live in Holmes County and are opposed to the Ohio Dog Auctions Act are running scared because the humane community is uniting as one voice for the dogs! Because of this, we are more committed than ever to raising awareness of the animal cruelty, consumer fraud and corruption associated with the Ohio Dog Auctions, and we will continue to aggressively pursue all avenues to ensure passage of the Ohio Dog Auctions Act!
As expressed recently by one of our favorite supporters:
"Animal advocates are not defeated. If anyone thinks that we are going to stop agitating, they had better think again. If anyone thinks that we are going to stop litigating, they had better close the courts. If anyone thinks that we are not going to demonstrate and protest, they had better roll up the sidewalks."
Get Political for Ohio's Animals in 2010! Holmes County leaders need to hear your voice! We encourage you to express your concerns and thoughts to all of these business establishments, as well as the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce! Below is important contact information for each which can be accessed by clicking on the links:
Hotel Millersburg
Berlin Hickory Smokehouse
Comfort Suites Berlin
Choice Hotels International
Holmes County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (It is of particular interest to note that Mr. Miller serves as Vice President and Tourism Liaison!)
************
SAMPLE LETTER:
Dear XXXXX:
As an Ohio resident and voter, I am appalled at the blatant discrimination exercised by your business to supporters of the Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions. Because of this, please be rest assured I will not visit nor purchase any products and services from your establishment, and I will be asking the same from all my friends, family and co-workers.
Sincereley,
(Name)
(Address)
(City, State and Zip)
************
As always, thanks in advance for your continued dedication and support of our campaign!
Mary O'Connor-Shaver
Cell: 614-271-8248
Columbus Top Dogs
http://www.ColumbusTopDogs.com
http://www.BanOhioDogAuctions.com
http://www.ThoughtsFurPaws.com
http://petnewsandviews.com
http://tejasanimalrefuge.ca/
http://www.LostPetUSA.net
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Next Dog Auction
Dear Companion Pet Lovers ~
The next Ohio Dog Auction is scheduled to take place on May 22 (“Back to the Kennel”) and over 300 dogs are expected to be placed on the block. Now is the time to send a strong message to our state legislators that dog auctions are an embarrassment to Ohio and its humane minded citizens, and voters and taxpayers are committed to supporting a 2011 ballot initiative to ban these events from our community!
In the News!
If you haven’t done so already, we invite you to read these latest articles highlighting our 2011 ballot initiative campaign:
> 03/31/10 - * The Budget - Ban Ohio Dog Auction group met with opposition in Holmes county
> 03/30/10 - Fox 19 Morning News - Puppy Mill Petition
> 03/28/10 - Mansfield News-Journal - Opinion Shapers: Animal cruelty, in all its forms, needs to end
> 03/19/10 - Sun Sentinel - Ballot issue could help end puppy mill activities
> 03/10/10 - Animal Law Coalition - The Ballot Initiative to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions - Watch What Happens
> 03/07/10 - The Free Press - Support the Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions
> 03/05/10 - Fairfield Town Crier - Local groups join signature drive to stop dog auctions in Ohio
> 03/04/10 - Best Friends Animal Society (Puppies Aren't Products) – Sending a Message to Ohio Legislators on Dog Auctions
> 02/24/10 - The Jackson County Telegram - Local meeting slated on banning of dog auctions
> 02/21/10 - The Athens News Letter to the Editor - Support petition effort to make dog auctions and raffles illegal in Ohio
* As a side note, we received some disturbing reports from the March 27 Ohio Dog Auction which included dogs purchased by a rescue that had high fevers, infected gums, inflamed hips and broken legs. The veterinarian's report has been requested from the rescue, and we will provide you additional details on that case as they are received by the Coalition.
For a complete listing of media releases relating to our ballot initiative, please click here.
2010 Columbus Pet Expo!
We are thrilled to announce that this year’s 2010 Columbus Pet Expo was a HUGE success, and we exceeded our goal of 200 approved applications for pet adoptions! As expressed by Expo organizers, Steve, Teresa and Mythanne, "Columbus Pet Expo is a much stronger community event because of you. Thanks for making a difference!"
This year's Show also provided an excellent forum to help educate the public on issues and pending legislation impacting Ohio's animals. We are pleased to share that the Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions received an OVERWHELMING “two paws up” from Ohio animal lovers and humane organizations across 65 counties in support of our 2011 ballot initiative campaign!
For a complete listing of those who support a ban on Ohio dog auctions, please click here.
April 10, 2010 – A Day to Get Political for Ohio’s Animals!
Get motivated and get involved! We need many voices to serve as a strong voice for Ohio’s animals!
Ø Lorain County – Coalition Meeting on the Ohio Dog Auctions Act
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Avon Lake Public Library - 32649 Electric Boulevard, Avon Lake, OH 44012-1669
R.S.V.P. to Anne Neumann at anne.wssc@yahoo.com
Ø Licking County – Woofstock ‘Stop the Howlacaust’ Rally and Protest
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Licking County Animal Shelter – 544 Dog Leg Road, Heath, OH 43056
R.S.V.P. to Sherry Drescher at sherrydrescher@hotmail.com
Our limited edition of I'm Getting Political for Ohio's Animals in 2010! T-shirts were a BIG seller during the 2010 Columbus Pet Expo, and because of their popularity, we will be offering this gear during the April 9-11, 2010 Everything Pets Expo in Cincinnati!
Just 244 days remaining until December 1!
As of April 1, a total of 10,297 signatures have been collected of the minimum 120,700 signatures required. 259 volunteer Petition Circulators have raised awareness of the Ohio Dog Auctions Act by helping to collect signatures from 65 counties.
Voters across the state are communicating with their fellow citizens and starting to gather a goal of a minimum of 120,700 signatures by December 1, 2010 to put the proposed law before the Legislature in January 2011. Volunteer petitioners are needed to make this initiative a reality in Ohio —we have until December 1, 2010! We need everyone's participation to make this vital effort a success!
Campaign Kits! Our campaign kit to help gather signatures contains a media release, an informational sheet on the top questions (with answers) everyone needs to know on Ohio dog auctions and an informational sheet on best strategies in helping to raise awareness and gather signatures from registered voters. To download these and other informational materials, including a copy of the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act), please click here.
Town Hall Meetings! Learn more about the Ohio Dog Auctions Act by participating in a Town Hall Meeting for your county! For dates, times and locations (as they become confirmed), please click here.
Signature Gathering! With over 120,700 signatures needed for the Initiative Petition to be placed on the 2011 ballot, much help is needed from volunteers! For dates, times and locations of upcoming Signature Gatherings (as they become confirmed), please click here.
Ohio Voters Against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions.
If you haven't done so already, we invite you to join the over 1,850 voices who have become members of our Face Book group, "Ohio Voters against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions." Membership is FREE, and our portal serves as a great vehicle in which to receive timely updates on issues and campaigns addressing Ohio dog auctions, puppy mills and the entities that support and keep them in business.
For more information on how you can become a member, please click here.
Campaign Gear.
If you are interested in purchasing any of our low cost 'Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions' gear to help raise awareness of the Ohio dog auctions (t-shirts, car magnets, lawn signs, etc.), please visit the 'Contact Us' page of our website, www.BanOhioDogAuctions.com.
Thanks everyone for your continued dedication to serving as a strong voice for the dogs!
County Total votes cast in 2006 governor's race 3% (the MINIMUM number of signatures we need to collect by 12/01/10) The total number of signatures we have collected as of 04/01/10 Percent of Goal
Adams 8,685 261 14 5.36%
Allen 36,229 1,087 0 0.00%
Ashland 19,355 581 14 2.41%
Ashtabula 33,865 1,016 5 0.49%
Athens 19,840 595 114 19.16%
Auglaize 16,907 507 0 0.00%
Belmont 23,996 720 0 0.00%
Brown 14,044 421 1 0.24%
Butler 115,895 3,477 65 1.87%
Carroll 11,152 335 5 1.49%
Champaign 14,264 428 2 0.47%
Clark 49,056 1,472 1 0.07%
Clermont 65,010 1,950 31 1.59%
Clinton 12,646 379 0 0.00%
Columbiana 36,223 1,087 2 0.18%
Coshocton 13,408 402 419 104.23%
Crawford 16,744 502 0 0.00%
Cuyahoga 454,100 13,623 3,214 23.59%
Darke 20,223 607 0 0.00%
Defiance 13,638 409 0 0.00%
Delaware 64,773 1,943 245 12.61%
Erie 30,106 903 10 1.11%
Fairfield 54,004 1,620 120 7.41%
Fayette 8,402 252 1 0.40%
Franklin 373,258 11,198 2,040 18.22%
Fulton 16,141 484 1 0.21%
Gallia 10,165 305 0 0.00%
Geauga 39,148 1,174 304 25.89%
Greene 59,113 1,773 0 0.00%
Guernsey 13,375 401 2 0.50%
Hamilton 287,496 8,625 162 1.88%
Hancock 25,675 770 249 32.34%
Hardin 9,723 292 13 4.45%
Harrison 6,095 183 0 0.00%
Henry 11,473 344 0 0.00%
Highland 13,158 395 0 0.00%
Hocking 9,860 296 330 111.49%
Holmes 8,108 243 12 4.94%
Huron 18,917 568 3 0.53%
Jackson 10,423 313 103 32.91%
Jefferson 26,133 784 0 0.00%
Knox 20,780 623 13 2.09%
Lake 88,006 2,640 346 13.11%
Lawrence 19,109 573 1 0.17%
Licking 59,051 1,772 69 3.89%
Logan 16,080 482 7 1.45%
Lorain 100,632 3,019 523 17.32%
Lucas 142,784 4,284 78 1.82%
Madison 13,441 403 47 11.66%
Mahoning 95,251 2,858 6 0.21%
Marion 21,691 651 27 4.15%
Medina 65,511 1,965 153 7.79%
Meigs 7,707 231 13 5.63%
Mercer 15,646 469 2 0.43%
Miami 37,054 1,112 26 2.34%
Monroe 6,066 182 2 1.10%
Montgomery 189,201 5,676 101 1.78%
Morgan 5,516 165 14 8.48%
Morrow 12,575 377 18 4.77%
Muskingum 28,719 862 19 2.20%
Noble 5,072 152 0 0.00%
Ottawa 17,207 516 0 0.00%
Paulding 7,479 224 0 0.00%
Perry 11,291 339 10 2.95%
Pickaway 17,960 539 173 32.10%
Pike 9,776 293 0 0.00%
Portage 54,970 1,649 72 4.37%
Preble 15,553 467 3 0.64%
Putnam 14,161 425 0 0.00%
Richland 45,799 1,374 88 6.40%
Ross 23,839 715 14 1.96%
Sandusky 22,736 682 1 0.15%
Scioto 26,369 791 0 0.00%
Seneca 20,051 602 1 0.17%
Shelby 17,029 511 0 0.00%
Stark 139,414 4,182 306 7.32%
Summit 197,747 5,932 314 5.29%
Trumbull 81,128 2,434 28 1.15%
Tuscarawas 31,585 948 44 4.64%
Union 16,877 506 49 9.68%
Van Wert 10,409 312 0 0.00%
Vinton 4,422 133 14 10.53%
Warren 68,091 2,043 24 1.17%
Washington 22,788 684 0 0.00%
Wayne 38,546 1,156 115 9.95%
Williams 13,033 391 0 0.00%
Wood 45,616 1,368 15 1.10%
Wyandot 8,160 245 1 0.41%
All Counties 4,022,754 120,682 10,219 8.47%
Mary O'Connor-Shaver
Cell: 614-271-8248
Columbus Top Dogs
http://www.ColumbusTopDogs.com
http://www.BanOhioDogAuctions.com
http://www.ThoughtsFurPaws.com
http://petnewsandviews.com
http://tejasanimalrefuge.ca/
http://www.LostPetUSA.net
The next Ohio Dog Auction is scheduled to take place on May 22 (“Back to the Kennel”) and over 300 dogs are expected to be placed on the block. Now is the time to send a strong message to our state legislators that dog auctions are an embarrassment to Ohio and its humane minded citizens, and voters and taxpayers are committed to supporting a 2011 ballot initiative to ban these events from our community!
In the News!
If you haven’t done so already, we invite you to read these latest articles highlighting our 2011 ballot initiative campaign:
> 03/31/10 - * The Budget - Ban Ohio Dog Auction group met with opposition in Holmes county
> 03/30/10 - Fox 19 Morning News - Puppy Mill Petition
> 03/28/10 - Mansfield News-Journal - Opinion Shapers: Animal cruelty, in all its forms, needs to end
> 03/19/10 - Sun Sentinel - Ballot issue could help end puppy mill activities
> 03/10/10 - Animal Law Coalition - The Ballot Initiative to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions - Watch What Happens
> 03/07/10 - The Free Press - Support the Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions
> 03/05/10 - Fairfield Town Crier - Local groups join signature drive to stop dog auctions in Ohio
> 03/04/10 - Best Friends Animal Society (Puppies Aren't Products) – Sending a Message to Ohio Legislators on Dog Auctions
> 02/24/10 - The Jackson County Telegram - Local meeting slated on banning of dog auctions
> 02/21/10 - The Athens News Letter to the Editor - Support petition effort to make dog auctions and raffles illegal in Ohio
* As a side note, we received some disturbing reports from the March 27 Ohio Dog Auction which included dogs purchased by a rescue that had high fevers, infected gums, inflamed hips and broken legs. The veterinarian's report has been requested from the rescue, and we will provide you additional details on that case as they are received by the Coalition.
For a complete listing of media releases relating to our ballot initiative, please click here.
2010 Columbus Pet Expo!
We are thrilled to announce that this year’s 2010 Columbus Pet Expo was a HUGE success, and we exceeded our goal of 200 approved applications for pet adoptions! As expressed by Expo organizers, Steve, Teresa and Mythanne, "Columbus Pet Expo is a much stronger community event because of you. Thanks for making a difference!"
This year's Show also provided an excellent forum to help educate the public on issues and pending legislation impacting Ohio's animals. We are pleased to share that the Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions received an OVERWHELMING “two paws up” from Ohio animal lovers and humane organizations across 65 counties in support of our 2011 ballot initiative campaign!
For a complete listing of those who support a ban on Ohio dog auctions, please click here.
April 10, 2010 – A Day to Get Political for Ohio’s Animals!
Get motivated and get involved! We need many voices to serve as a strong voice for Ohio’s animals!
Ø Lorain County – Coalition Meeting on the Ohio Dog Auctions Act
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Avon Lake Public Library - 32649 Electric Boulevard, Avon Lake, OH 44012-1669
R.S.V.P. to Anne Neumann at anne.wssc@yahoo.com
Ø Licking County – Woofstock ‘Stop the Howlacaust’ Rally and Protest
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Licking County Animal Shelter – 544 Dog Leg Road, Heath, OH 43056
R.S.V.P. to Sherry Drescher at sherrydrescher@hotmail.com
Our limited edition of I'm Getting Political for Ohio's Animals in 2010! T-shirts were a BIG seller during the 2010 Columbus Pet Expo, and because of their popularity, we will be offering this gear during the April 9-11, 2010 Everything Pets Expo in Cincinnati!
Just 244 days remaining until December 1!
As of April 1, a total of 10,297 signatures have been collected of the minimum 120,700 signatures required. 259 volunteer Petition Circulators have raised awareness of the Ohio Dog Auctions Act by helping to collect signatures from 65 counties.
Voters across the state are communicating with their fellow citizens and starting to gather a goal of a minimum of 120,700 signatures by December 1, 2010 to put the proposed law before the Legislature in January 2011. Volunteer petitioners are needed to make this initiative a reality in Ohio —we have until December 1, 2010! We need everyone's participation to make this vital effort a success!
Campaign Kits! Our campaign kit to help gather signatures contains a media release, an informational sheet on the top questions (with answers) everyone needs to know on Ohio dog auctions and an informational sheet on best strategies in helping to raise awareness and gather signatures from registered voters. To download these and other informational materials, including a copy of the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act), please click here.
Town Hall Meetings! Learn more about the Ohio Dog Auctions Act by participating in a Town Hall Meeting for your county! For dates, times and locations (as they become confirmed), please click here.
Signature Gathering! With over 120,700 signatures needed for the Initiative Petition to be placed on the 2011 ballot, much help is needed from volunteers! For dates, times and locations of upcoming Signature Gatherings (as they become confirmed), please click here.
Ohio Voters Against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions.
If you haven't done so already, we invite you to join the over 1,850 voices who have become members of our Face Book group, "Ohio Voters against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions." Membership is FREE, and our portal serves as a great vehicle in which to receive timely updates on issues and campaigns addressing Ohio dog auctions, puppy mills and the entities that support and keep them in business.
For more information on how you can become a member, please click here.
Campaign Gear.
If you are interested in purchasing any of our low cost 'Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions' gear to help raise awareness of the Ohio dog auctions (t-shirts, car magnets, lawn signs, etc.), please visit the 'Contact Us' page of our website, www.BanOhioDogAuctions.com.
Thanks everyone for your continued dedication to serving as a strong voice for the dogs!
County Total votes cast in 2006 governor's race 3% (the MINIMUM number of signatures we need to collect by 12/01/10) The total number of signatures we have collected as of 04/01/10 Percent of Goal
Adams 8,685 261 14 5.36%
Allen 36,229 1,087 0 0.00%
Ashland 19,355 581 14 2.41%
Ashtabula 33,865 1,016 5 0.49%
Athens 19,840 595 114 19.16%
Auglaize 16,907 507 0 0.00%
Belmont 23,996 720 0 0.00%
Brown 14,044 421 1 0.24%
Butler 115,895 3,477 65 1.87%
Carroll 11,152 335 5 1.49%
Champaign 14,264 428 2 0.47%
Clark 49,056 1,472 1 0.07%
Clermont 65,010 1,950 31 1.59%
Clinton 12,646 379 0 0.00%
Columbiana 36,223 1,087 2 0.18%
Coshocton 13,408 402 419 104.23%
Crawford 16,744 502 0 0.00%
Cuyahoga 454,100 13,623 3,214 23.59%
Darke 20,223 607 0 0.00%
Defiance 13,638 409 0 0.00%
Delaware 64,773 1,943 245 12.61%
Erie 30,106 903 10 1.11%
Fairfield 54,004 1,620 120 7.41%
Fayette 8,402 252 1 0.40%
Franklin 373,258 11,198 2,040 18.22%
Fulton 16,141 484 1 0.21%
Gallia 10,165 305 0 0.00%
Geauga 39,148 1,174 304 25.89%
Greene 59,113 1,773 0 0.00%
Guernsey 13,375 401 2 0.50%
Hamilton 287,496 8,625 162 1.88%
Hancock 25,675 770 249 32.34%
Hardin 9,723 292 13 4.45%
Harrison 6,095 183 0 0.00%
Henry 11,473 344 0 0.00%
Highland 13,158 395 0 0.00%
Hocking 9,860 296 330 111.49%
Holmes 8,108 243 12 4.94%
Huron 18,917 568 3 0.53%
Jackson 10,423 313 103 32.91%
Jefferson 26,133 784 0 0.00%
Knox 20,780 623 13 2.09%
Lake 88,006 2,640 346 13.11%
Lawrence 19,109 573 1 0.17%
Licking 59,051 1,772 69 3.89%
Logan 16,080 482 7 1.45%
Lorain 100,632 3,019 523 17.32%
Lucas 142,784 4,284 78 1.82%
Madison 13,441 403 47 11.66%
Mahoning 95,251 2,858 6 0.21%
Marion 21,691 651 27 4.15%
Medina 65,511 1,965 153 7.79%
Meigs 7,707 231 13 5.63%
Mercer 15,646 469 2 0.43%
Miami 37,054 1,112 26 2.34%
Monroe 6,066 182 2 1.10%
Montgomery 189,201 5,676 101 1.78%
Morgan 5,516 165 14 8.48%
Morrow 12,575 377 18 4.77%
Muskingum 28,719 862 19 2.20%
Noble 5,072 152 0 0.00%
Ottawa 17,207 516 0 0.00%
Paulding 7,479 224 0 0.00%
Perry 11,291 339 10 2.95%
Pickaway 17,960 539 173 32.10%
Pike 9,776 293 0 0.00%
Portage 54,970 1,649 72 4.37%
Preble 15,553 467 3 0.64%
Putnam 14,161 425 0 0.00%
Richland 45,799 1,374 88 6.40%
Ross 23,839 715 14 1.96%
Sandusky 22,736 682 1 0.15%
Scioto 26,369 791 0 0.00%
Seneca 20,051 602 1 0.17%
Shelby 17,029 511 0 0.00%
Stark 139,414 4,182 306 7.32%
Summit 197,747 5,932 314 5.29%
Trumbull 81,128 2,434 28 1.15%
Tuscarawas 31,585 948 44 4.64%
Union 16,877 506 49 9.68%
Van Wert 10,409 312 0 0.00%
Vinton 4,422 133 14 10.53%
Warren 68,091 2,043 24 1.17%
Washington 22,788 684 0 0.00%
Wayne 38,546 1,156 115 9.95%
Williams 13,033 391 0 0.00%
Wood 45,616 1,368 15 1.10%
Wyandot 8,160 245 1 0.41%
All Counties 4,022,754 120,682 10,219 8.47%
Mary O'Connor-Shaver
Cell: 614-271-8248
Columbus Top Dogs
http://www.ColumbusTopDogs.com
http://www.BanOhioDogAuctions.com
http://www.ThoughtsFurPaws.com
http://petnewsandviews.com
http://tejasanimalrefuge.ca/
http://www.LostPetUSA.net
Ban Dog Auctions
Dear Companion Pet Lovers ~
Voters across the state are communicating with their fellow citizens and starting to gather a goal of a minimum of 120,700 signatures by December 1, 2010 to place a measure on the November 2011 ballot. We need everyone's participation to make this vital effort a success!
Friday, April 9 - Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 2010 Everthing Pets Expo
Friday, April 9 (2 PM - 8 PM)
Saturday, April 10 (11 AM - 8 PM)
Sunday, April 11 (11 AM - 5 PM)
Duke Energy Convention Center - 525 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45208
R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, April 8 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions will be at Booth 7 and 8, right next to one of our favorite supporters, Dachshund Delights!
Help educate the public with fun pet entertainment, pet competition shows and events, seminars and new product sales and demonstrations about the importance of responsible pet ownership! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Sunday, April 18, 2010 - EarthFest 2010
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
R.S.V.P. by Friday, April 16 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Spend a day learning, inspiring leadership and encouraging action for a healthy environment! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Sunday, April 18, 2010 - RASCAL Clinic Hosted by Mid-Ohio Animal Welfare League
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Braintree - 201 East 5th Street, Mansfield, OH 44902
R.S.V.P. by Friday, April 16 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Mid-Ohio Animal Welfare League (MAWL) is the Richland County area coordinators for the RASCAL low cost spay/neuter mobile unit. Appointments are still available for male cat neuters and can be made by calling 567-241-3244. Please remember MAWL accepts vouchers from the Richland Co Dog Shelter - that's $20 off the already discounted price! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Saturday, April 24, 2010 - North Coast Nature Festival
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rocky River Nature Center - 24000 Valley Pkwy., North Olmsted, OH 44070
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, April 22 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Spend a day participating in two presentations by nationally-acclaimed nature photographer Rod Planck other nature talks, nature programs, demonstrations and exhibits by local nature organizations, artists and vendors! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Sunday, April 25, 2010 - Madeira Flea/Treasure Market
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Madeira High School Cafeteria - 7465 Loannes Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45243-1899
R.S.V.P. by Friday, April 23 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Help support Lexi Pet Therapy and dedicated animal advocates during this fun-filled flea/treasur market! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Sunday, May 2, 2010 - Buckeyes for Canines - Paws for a Purpose
1:00 PM - 5 PM
Ohio State University - South Oval - West 12th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210
R.S.V.P. by Friday, April 30 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Join Buckeyes for Canines in their efforts to find forever homes for as many animals as possible while highlighting the great work of Central Ohio's animal rescues, shelters and humane societies! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Saturday, May 15, 2010 - Sixth Annual Paws 4 A Cause: Find Your Forever Friend
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field - Chagrin River Rd. and S. Woodland Rd, Moreland Hills, OH 44022
R.S.V.P. by Friday, May 14 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Help support Paws 4 A Cause find forever homes for as many animals as possible while enjoying a day of great food, dog contests and raffles! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Saturday, May 29, 2010 - Pet Promise 5K Rescue Run & Walk
8:30 AM (Registration) - 2 PM
Arena District, McPherson Park - 218 West Street, Columbus, OH 43215
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, May 27 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Help support Pet Promise find forever homes for as many animals as possible while enjoying a day of great food, dog contests and raffles! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Mary O'Connor-Shaver
Cell: 614-271-8248
Columbus Top Dogs
http://www.ColumbusTopDogs.com
http://www.BanOhioDogAuctions.com
http://www.ThoughtsFurPaws.com
http://petnewsandviews.com
http://tejasanimalrefuge.ca/
http://www.LostPetUSA.net
Voters across the state are communicating with their fellow citizens and starting to gather a goal of a minimum of 120,700 signatures by December 1, 2010 to place a measure on the November 2011 ballot. We need everyone's participation to make this vital effort a success!
Friday, April 9 - Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 2010 Everthing Pets Expo
Friday, April 9 (2 PM - 8 PM)
Saturday, April 10 (11 AM - 8 PM)
Sunday, April 11 (11 AM - 5 PM)
Duke Energy Convention Center - 525 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45208
R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, April 8 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions will be at Booth 7 and 8, right next to one of our favorite supporters, Dachshund Delights!
Help educate the public with fun pet entertainment, pet competition shows and events, seminars and new product sales and demonstrations about the importance of responsible pet ownership! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Sunday, April 18, 2010 - EarthFest 2010
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
R.S.V.P. by Friday, April 16 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Spend a day learning, inspiring leadership and encouraging action for a healthy environment! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Sunday, April 18, 2010 - RASCAL Clinic Hosted by Mid-Ohio Animal Welfare League
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Braintree - 201 East 5th Street, Mansfield, OH 44902
R.S.V.P. by Friday, April 16 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Mid-Ohio Animal Welfare League (MAWL) is the Richland County area coordinators for the RASCAL low cost spay/neuter mobile unit. Appointments are still available for male cat neuters and can be made by calling 567-241-3244. Please remember MAWL accepts vouchers from the Richland Co Dog Shelter - that's $20 off the already discounted price! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Saturday, April 24, 2010 - North Coast Nature Festival
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rocky River Nature Center - 24000 Valley Pkwy., North Olmsted, OH 44070
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, April 22 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Spend a day participating in two presentations by nationally-acclaimed nature photographer Rod Planck other nature talks, nature programs, demonstrations and exhibits by local nature organizations, artists and vendors! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Sunday, April 25, 2010 - Madeira Flea/Treasure Market
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Madeira High School Cafeteria - 7465 Loannes Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45243-1899
R.S.V.P. by Friday, April 23 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Help support Lexi Pet Therapy and dedicated animal advocates during this fun-filled flea/treasur market! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Sunday, May 2, 2010 - Buckeyes for Canines - Paws for a Purpose
1:00 PM - 5 PM
Ohio State University - South Oval - West 12th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210
R.S.V.P. by Friday, April 30 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Join Buckeyes for Canines in their efforts to find forever homes for as many animals as possible while highlighting the great work of Central Ohio's animal rescues, shelters and humane societies! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Saturday, May 15, 2010 - Sixth Annual Paws 4 A Cause: Find Your Forever Friend
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field - Chagrin River Rd. and S. Woodland Rd, Moreland Hills, OH 44022
R.S.V.P. by Friday, May 14 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Help support Paws 4 A Cause find forever homes for as many animals as possible while enjoying a day of great food, dog contests and raffles! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Saturday, May 29, 2010 - Pet Promise 5K Rescue Run & Walk
8:30 AM (Registration) - 2 PM
Arena District, McPherson Park - 218 West Street, Columbus, OH 43215
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, May 27 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Help support Pet Promise find forever homes for as many animals as possible while enjoying a day of great food, dog contests and raffles! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Mary O'Connor-Shaver
Cell: 614-271-8248
Columbus Top Dogs
http://www.ColumbusTopDogs.com
http://www.BanOhioDogAuctions.com
http://www.ThoughtsFurPaws.com
http://petnewsandviews.com
http://tejasanimalrefuge.ca/
http://www.LostPetUSA.net
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
March/April Signature Gatherings - Ohio Dog Auctions Act (2011 Ballot Initiative)
Dear Companion Pet Lovers ~
Learn More on How You Can Support the Campaign to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions!
Voters across the state have been communicating with their fellow citizens to gather a goal of a MINIMUM of 120,700 signatures by December 1, 2010 to place a measure (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) on the November 2011 ballot. Volunteer petitioners are needed to make this initiative a reality in Ohio -we have until December 1, 2010! We need everyone's participation to make this vital effort a success!
SIGNATURE GATHERINGS!
Friday, March 26, 2010 - Greater Cleveland Spring Job Fair
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cleveland I-X Center - One I-X Center Drive, Cleveland, OH 44135
VOLUNTEER PETITION CIRCULATORS SUCCESSFULLY RECRUITED FOR THIS EVENT!
Friday, March 26 - Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 2010 Columbus Pet Expo
Friday, March 26 (Noon - 9 PM)
Saturday, March 27 (10 AM - 8 PM)
Sunday, March 28 (11 AM - 6 PM)
Franklin County Veterans Memorial Stadium - 300 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215-2761
R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, March 24 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions will be at Booth 801, right next to one of our favorite supporters, Colony Cats!
Help educate the public with fun pet entertainment, pet competition shows and events, seminars and new product sales and demonstrations about the importance of responsible pet ownership! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Monday, March 29, 2010 - Ohio Humane Farms Volunteer Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Community Recreation Center - 701 East State Street, Athens, OH 45701
R.S.V.P. by Saturday, March 27 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Learn about the campaign to reduce the suffering of millions of farm animals in Ohio and prevent some of the most egregious forms of animal cruelty in our state! Ohio Humane Farms has extended supporters a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Monday, March 29, 2010 - Ohio Humane Farms Volunteer Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
LCNB Bank - 30 West Park Place, Oxford, OH 45056
R.S.V.P. by Saturday, March 27 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Learn about the campaign to reduce the suffering of millions of farm animals in Ohio and prevent some of the most egregious forms of animal cruelty in our state! Ohio Humane Farms has extended supporters a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - Ohio Humane Farms Volunteer Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Carver Community Center - 165 West 4th Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601
R.S.V.P. by Sunday, March 28 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Learn about the campaign to reduce the suffering of millions of farm animals in Ohio and prevent some of the most egregious forms of animal cruelty in our state! Ohio Humane Farms has extended supporters a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - Ohio Humane Farms Volunteer Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kettering Moraine Branch Library - 3496 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton, OH 45429
R.S.V.P. by Sunday, March 28 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Learn about the campaign to reduce the suffering of millions of farm animals in Ohio and prevent some of the most egregious forms of animal cruelty in our state! Ohio Humane Farms has extended supporters a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - Ohio Humane Farms Volunteer Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Canton Main Library - 715 Market Avenue North, Canton, OH 44702
R.S.V.P. by Monday, March 29 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Learn about the campaign to reduce the suffering of millions of farm animals in Ohio and prevent some of the most egregious forms of animal cruelty in our state! Ohio Humane Farms has extended supporters a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - Ohio Humane Farms Volunteer Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Meeting Place on Market - 220 West Market Street, Lima, OH 45801
R.S.V.P. by Monday, March 29 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Learn about the campaign to reduce the suffering of millions of farm animals in Ohio and prevent some of the most egregious forms of animal cruelty in our state! Ohio Humane Farms has extended supporters a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Thursday, April 1, 2010 - Ohio Humane Farms Volunteer Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mansfield Public Library, Main Branch (Community Room, 1st Floor) - 43 West Third Street, Mansfield, OH 44902
R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, March 30 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Learn about the campaign to reduce the suffering of millions of farm animals in Ohio and prevent some of the most egregious forms of animal cruelty in our state! Ohio Humane Farms has extended supporters a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Thursday, April 1, 2010 - Ohio Humane Farms Volunteer Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
YMCA - 1150 Charles Lane, Marysville, OH 43040
R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, March 30 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Learn about the campaign to reduce the suffering of millions of farm animals in Ohio and prevent some of the most egregious forms of animal cruelty in our state! Ohio Humane Farms has extended supporters a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Saturday, April 3, 2010 - The Furry Nation's Spring Fling
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Furry Nation - 15800 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107
R.S.V.P. by Friday, April 2 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Help support All Dog's Heaven while enjoying a visit from Q104's well known morning DJ, Rebecca Wilde, and getting the chance to bid on spectacular raffle prizes for stores and events all over the Cleveland area! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Sunday, April 18, 2010 - EarthFest 2010
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
R.S.V.P. by Friday, April 16 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Spend a day learning, inspiring leadership and encouraging action for a healthy environment! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Saturday, April 24, 2010 - North Coast Nature Festival
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rocky River Nature Center - 24000 Valley Pkwy., North Olmsted, OH 44070
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, April 22 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Spend a day participating in two presentations by nationally-acclaimed nature photographer Rod Planck other nature talks, nature programs, demonstrations and exhibits by local nature organizations, artists and vendors! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Sunday, April 25, 2010 - Madeira Flea/Treasure Market
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Madeira High School Cafeteria - 7465 Loannes Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45243-1899
R.S.V.P. by Friday, April 23 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Help support Lexi Pet Therapy and dedicated animal advocates during this fun-filled flea/treasure market! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Mary O'Connor-Shaver
Cell: 614-271-8248
Columbus Top Dogs
http://www.ColumbusTopDogs.com
http://www.BanOhioDogAuctions.com
http://www.ThoughtsFurPaws.com
http://petnewsandviews.com
http://tejasanimalrefuge.ca/
http://www.LostPetUSA.net
LEGISLATIVE ALERTS: Please visit our Home page for pending legislation impacting the welfare of OH animals - http://www.columbustopdogs.com/
Learn More on How You Can Support the Campaign to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions!
Voters across the state have been communicating with their fellow citizens to gather a goal of a MINIMUM of 120,700 signatures by December 1, 2010 to place a measure (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) on the November 2011 ballot. Volunteer petitioners are needed to make this initiative a reality in Ohio -we have until December 1, 2010! We need everyone's participation to make this vital effort a success!
SIGNATURE GATHERINGS!
Friday, March 26, 2010 - Greater Cleveland Spring Job Fair
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cleveland I-X Center - One I-X Center Drive, Cleveland, OH 44135
VOLUNTEER PETITION CIRCULATORS SUCCESSFULLY RECRUITED FOR THIS EVENT!
Friday, March 26 - Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 2010 Columbus Pet Expo
Friday, March 26 (Noon - 9 PM)
Saturday, March 27 (10 AM - 8 PM)
Sunday, March 28 (11 AM - 6 PM)
Franklin County Veterans Memorial Stadium - 300 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215-2761
R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, March 24 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions will be at Booth 801, right next to one of our favorite supporters, Colony Cats!
Help educate the public with fun pet entertainment, pet competition shows and events, seminars and new product sales and demonstrations about the importance of responsible pet ownership! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Monday, March 29, 2010 - Ohio Humane Farms Volunteer Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Community Recreation Center - 701 East State Street, Athens, OH 45701
R.S.V.P. by Saturday, March 27 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Learn about the campaign to reduce the suffering of millions of farm animals in Ohio and prevent some of the most egregious forms of animal cruelty in our state! Ohio Humane Farms has extended supporters a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Monday, March 29, 2010 - Ohio Humane Farms Volunteer Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
LCNB Bank - 30 West Park Place, Oxford, OH 45056
R.S.V.P. by Saturday, March 27 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Learn about the campaign to reduce the suffering of millions of farm animals in Ohio and prevent some of the most egregious forms of animal cruelty in our state! Ohio Humane Farms has extended supporters a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - Ohio Humane Farms Volunteer Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Carver Community Center - 165 West 4th Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601
R.S.V.P. by Sunday, March 28 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Learn about the campaign to reduce the suffering of millions of farm animals in Ohio and prevent some of the most egregious forms of animal cruelty in our state! Ohio Humane Farms has extended supporters a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - Ohio Humane Farms Volunteer Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kettering Moraine Branch Library - 3496 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton, OH 45429
R.S.V.P. by Sunday, March 28 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Learn about the campaign to reduce the suffering of millions of farm animals in Ohio and prevent some of the most egregious forms of animal cruelty in our state! Ohio Humane Farms has extended supporters a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - Ohio Humane Farms Volunteer Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Canton Main Library - 715 Market Avenue North, Canton, OH 44702
R.S.V.P. by Monday, March 29 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Learn about the campaign to reduce the suffering of millions of farm animals in Ohio and prevent some of the most egregious forms of animal cruelty in our state! Ohio Humane Farms has extended supporters a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - Ohio Humane Farms Volunteer Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Meeting Place on Market - 220 West Market Street, Lima, OH 45801
R.S.V.P. by Monday, March 29 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Learn about the campaign to reduce the suffering of millions of farm animals in Ohio and prevent some of the most egregious forms of animal cruelty in our state! Ohio Humane Farms has extended supporters a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Thursday, April 1, 2010 - Ohio Humane Farms Volunteer Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mansfield Public Library, Main Branch (Community Room, 1st Floor) - 43 West Third Street, Mansfield, OH 44902
R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, March 30 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Learn about the campaign to reduce the suffering of millions of farm animals in Ohio and prevent some of the most egregious forms of animal cruelty in our state! Ohio Humane Farms has extended supporters a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Thursday, April 1, 2010 - Ohio Humane Farms Volunteer Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
YMCA - 1150 Charles Lane, Marysville, OH 43040
R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, March 30 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Learn about the campaign to reduce the suffering of millions of farm animals in Ohio and prevent some of the most egregious forms of animal cruelty in our state! Ohio Humane Farms has extended supporters a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Saturday, April 3, 2010 - The Furry Nation's Spring Fling
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Furry Nation - 15800 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107
R.S.V.P. by Friday, April 2 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Help support All Dog's Heaven while enjoying a visit from Q104's well known morning DJ, Rebecca Wilde, and getting the chance to bid on spectacular raffle prizes for stores and events all over the Cleveland area! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Sunday, April 18, 2010 - EarthFest 2010
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
R.S.V.P. by Friday, April 16 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Spend a day learning, inspiring leadership and encouraging action for a healthy environment! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Saturday, April 24, 2010 - North Coast Nature Festival
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rocky River Nature Center - 24000 Valley Pkwy., North Olmsted, OH 44070
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, April 22 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Spend a day participating in two presentations by nationally-acclaimed nature photographer Rod Planck other nature talks, nature programs, demonstrations and exhibits by local nature organizations, artists and vendors! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Sunday, April 25, 2010 - Madeira Flea/Treasure Market
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Madeira High School Cafeteria - 7465 Loannes Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45243-1899
R.S.V.P. by Friday, April 23 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Help support Lexi Pet Therapy and dedicated animal advocates during this fun-filled flea/treasure market! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Mary O'Connor-Shaver
Cell: 614-271-8248
Columbus Top Dogs
http://www.ColumbusTopDogs.com
http://www.BanOhioDogAuctions.com
http://www.ThoughtsFurPaws.com
http://petnewsandviews.com
http://tejasanimalrefuge.ca/
http://www.LostPetUSA.net
LEGISLATIVE ALERTS: Please visit our Home page for pending legislation impacting the welfare of OH animals - http://www.columbustopdogs.com/
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
