STAND UNITED FOR
OHIO'S COMPANION ANIMALS!
Please join advocates from across the state for the 2012
We will be hitting the halls of the The Ohio Statehouse to advocate for bills and a ballot initiative to address issues impacting the welfare of companion animals that are occurring right here in Ohio.
The day will be action packed – a briefing, luncheon reception and a rally at The Ohio Statehouse, all of which will provide the perfect grassroots opportunity for us to urge state legislators to recognize animal cruelty, dog auctions, puppy mills and breed-discrimination legislation as serious issues and take action to effectively address them in Ohio. And - you don't need to be an expert in lobbying to take part!
There are many new legislators in Ohio as well as incumbents, who do not yet know that Ohio is only one of four states which does not have a first offense felony animal cruelty law and has enacted statewide breed-discrimination legislation. And many may not be aware that Ohio has the only dog auction east of the Mississippi which attracts buyers and sellers from 15 states, many of whom have long standing, repeat violations of the Animal Welfare Act or have been convicted of animal cruelty.
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Come visit volunteers with the 2012 Ohio Companion Animal Lobby Day Committee at Booth 401 during this year's (March 23-25) Columbus Pet Expo! Learn, Play, Shop and Adopt!
EVENT: 2012 Ohio Companion Animal Lobby Day
(Overview)
DATE/TIME:
10 AM - 2 PM
1 Capitol Square, Columbus
(Directions)
EXPECTATION: On 2012 Ohio Companion Animal Lobby Day, you will begin your day at the The Ohio Statehouse. To prepare you for your meeting with legislators, volunteer guests will give a brief overview on the pending companion animal bills in the 129th Ohio General Assembly and provide guidance on how to lobby your legislators during our relaxed, informal luncheon reception.
YOUR ACTION: CLICK HERE TO RSVP BY MARCH 5! Once you are registered, our volunteer team will prepare your 2012 Ohio Companion Animal Lobby Day packet and match you with other advocates from your district! To help prepare you for your trip to Columbus, click here.
