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
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