Ban Ohio Dog Auctions Act Update

Thanks to Mary O’Conner Shaver (Columbus Top Dogs) for this info. She is a vital part of this campaign and a HUGE arm of the animal welfare legislative movement in Ohio. Thanks Mary:)

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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!

Results of The Daily Record’s Reader’s Poll: “Should dog auctions be allowed to operate?” – > http://www.the-daily-record.com/news/poll_forum/4810486

7% – Yes
92% – No
Total votes: 1,714

For a complete listing of media releases relating to our ballot initiative, please click here – > http://banohiodogauctions.com/Campaigns.html

MAY 22 PEACEFUL RALLY AGAINST THE OHIO DOG AUCTION!

Following the very successful region-wide rally at the Licking County Pound in Heath, Ohio – attended by 250 humane advocates – animal advocates are 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:
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 as with the rally in Heath, we are expecting over 200 humane advocates at this peaceful rally! Many 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 become confirmed), please click here: http://banohiodogauctions.com/Events_02UZ.html

JUST 214 DAYS REMAINING UNTIL DECEMBER 1!

Puppy Mills Profit from Dog Auctions

As of May 1, a total of 12,653 signatures have been collected of the minimum 120,700 signatures required. 272 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:  http://banohiodogauctions.com/Campaigns.html

- 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 – > http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbanohiodogauctions.com%2FEvents_02UZ.html&h=77490

- Signature Gatherings! 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: http://banohiodogauctions.com/Events_02UZ.html

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 on May 21. Our goal is 3,000 signatures!

To sign the Care 2 Petition Letter, please click here: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/120/support-the-coalition-to-ban-ohio-dog-auctions

Thanks everyone for continuing to serve as a strong voice for the animals!

**Picture courtesy ColumbusTopDogs.com