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.