Dog Auction

Dear Companion Pet Lovers ~

1. Sat., October 31, 2009 Buckeye Dog Auction. Below is a summary of the 425 companions (174 males, 251 females) expected to be placed on the auction block beginning next Saturday at approximately 10:00 AM:
Breed Males Females
Bernese Mountain 1 3
Bichon 4 4
Boston Terrier 7 13
Bulldog 0 1
Cairn Terrier 3 8
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 7 5
Chihuahua 10 9
Cocker Spaniel 6 8
Coton De Tulear 2 1
Dachshund 5 13
English Bulldog 2 7
Fox Terrier 0 1
French Bulldog 2 10
Great Pyrenees 1 1
Havanese 5 2
Italian Greyhound 2 3
Jack Russell Terrier 1 6
Lhasa Apso 0 3
Maltese 11 12
Miniature Australian Shepherd 1 3
Miniature Dachshund 3 2
Miniature Pincher 5 10
Miniature Schnauzer 2 5
Mixed 11 22
Papillon 4 3
Pekingese 2 0
Pomeranian 17 16
Poodle (no classification) 15 11
Pug 7 8
Saint Bernard 1 0
Schnauzer 5 7
Scottish Terrier 1 2
Shetland Sheepdog 0 1
Shiba Inu 0 1
Shih Tzu 17 28
Silky Dachshund 2 0
Toy Fox Terrier 0 1
West Highland White 1 7
Yorkshire Terrier 11 14
TOTAL 174 251


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 (was 5th in 2008)
5. KS - 291 (was 4th in 2008)
6. PA - 202 7. OH - 161 (a 500%increase in the number of Class A licensed "commercial" breeders just five years ago!)
8. NE - 142
9. SD - 102 (was 10th in 2008)
10. TX - 91 (was 9th in 2008)

2. Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions. The Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions does not promote or encourage individuals or groups to purchase dogs from auctions or directly from puppy mill breeders. For a great many (and a growing number) of us, initiating efforts to ban the auctions is one way to take away the demand, and we strongly believe introducing the Ohio Dog Auctions Act, (legislation similar to that of PA's statute 459-603) will impact the mills. In our opinion, as long as you have a buyer, there is always a need for the seller.



With that said, the Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions will continue working with local, state and national animal advocacy groups to actively address - through investigations, education, media relations and legislative involvement - Ohio dog auctions and their relationship to puppy mills and pet homelessness.



If you would like to download a copy of the Initiative Petition and help collect signatures for the Ohio Dog Auctions Act, click here!


If you would like to share your concerns regarding the Farmerstown Dog Auctions, I would encourage you to:



1. Write (or fax) letters to the Holmes County Commissioners (Joe Miller, Ray Feikert and Rob Ault) asking them to support the Ohio Dog Auctions Act. Emphasize that you will not be spending any dollars in Holmes County until dog auctions no longer takes place in their community!




The contact information is:



2 Court Street, Ste14

Millersburg, OH 44654-2001

Phone: 330-674-0286

Fax: 330-674-0566

E-mail: hcc@co.holmes.oh.us



SAMPLE LETTER - Please personalize the email message by expressing your opinion in your own words; it's much more effective!



Dear Commissioners Miller, Feikert and Ault:



Over the past nine years, my husband and I have made numerous trips to HolmesCountyto purchase cheeses, baked goods, quilts and furniture. I have also been a frequent customer at many of the numerous restaurants in HolmesCounty. We have enjoyed our stays at the local accommodations, taking longs weekends and summer vacations there.



BUT no more! Until I learn that the Dog Auctions have been discontinued, I will not be visiting or spending money in your community!



Please be aware that I have asked all of my family, friends and elected officials to do the same.



Ask the same from all your friends (don't forget to include your vet!), family, co-workers and state elected officials - http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/!




2. Ohio Voters Against Puppy Mills and Dog Auctions. If you haven't done so already, we invite you to join the over 1,000 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.



For more information on how you can become a member, click here.



3. 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!










Mary O'Connor-Shaver
Cell: 614-271-8248
Columbus Top Dogs
http://www.ColumbusTopDogs.com
http://www.BanOhioDogAuctions.com
http://www.ThoughtsFurPaws.com
http://tejasanimalrefuge.ca/
http://www.LostPetUSA.net