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Above is the downloadable petition for residents of Ohio
Please send them to your representatives ASAP
Below is the link for the list of representatives
http://www.house.state.oh.us/index.php?option=com_displaymembers&Itemid=125
If you are unsure who your representative
is see below link and enter zip code or district
http://www.house.state.oh.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1
Please send them to your representatives ASAP
Below is the link for the list of representatives
http://www.house.state.oh.us/index.php?option=com_displaymembers&Itemid=125
If you are unsure who your representative
is see below link and enter zip code or district
http://www.house.state.oh.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1
Petition for Ohio House Bill 70
To amend section 959.99 of the Revised Code to increase the penalty for violation of the prohibition against cruel treatment of a companion animal by the animal's custodian or caretaker to a felony of the fifth degree.
We, the undersigned residents of Ohio urge the House Representatives of the State of Ohio to pass HB-70 animal cruelty legislation. We strongly feel our current animal cruelty laws are grossly inadequate and do not offer effective protection for animals in our county and the state of Ohio. We support House Bill 70 which would increase the penalty for violation of the prohibition against cruel treatment of a companion animal by the animal's custodian or caretaker to a felony of the fifth degree.
Ohio continues to rank at the bottom on animal protection legislation and this is unacceptable. Therefore, your petitioners request that you pass new legislation House Bill 70 to bring Ohio into the 21st century on animal welfare legislation. Only through legislation that allows for prosecution of animal cruelty with stronger penalties imposed on those found guilty, will Ohio be a just and compassionate State.
Let’s speak out for those who have no voice!
To amend section 959.99 of the Revised Code to increase the penalty for violation of the prohibition against cruel treatment of a companion animal by the animal's custodian or caretaker to a felony of the fifth degree.
We, the undersigned residents of Ohio urge the House Representatives of the State of Ohio to pass HB-70 animal cruelty legislation. We strongly feel our current animal cruelty laws are grossly inadequate and do not offer effective protection for animals in our county and the state of Ohio. We support House Bill 70 which would increase the penalty for violation of the prohibition against cruel treatment of a companion animal by the animal's custodian or caretaker to a felony of the fifth degree.
Ohio continues to rank at the bottom on animal protection legislation and this is unacceptable. Therefore, your petitioners request that you pass new legislation House Bill 70 to bring Ohio into the 21st century on animal welfare legislation. Only through legislation that allows for prosecution of animal cruelty with stronger penalties imposed on those found guilty, will Ohio be a just and compassionate State.
Let’s speak out for those who have no voice!
Urgent Ohio Voters House Bill 70 Animal Cruelty
House Bill 70 was recently introduced to increase the penalities for mistreatment of Companion Animals from a misdemeanor to a felony. Representative Gerberry introduced this bill at the request of Prosecutor Jay Macejko and the outcry of people demanding justice for the High Caliber K9 Steve Croley horrific case in Youngstown, Ohio and ALL abused companion animals. In October 2008 this kennel owner starved to death 7 dogs and 12 more dogs were found barely alive. This man received a slap on the wrist, only 4 months jail time plus fines for starving 7 dogs to death and abusing 12.
Ohio is only 1 of 5 states that abuse to companion animals is not a felony. In 45 states animal abuse is considered a serious felony crime. On May 13, 2009 there was a hearing for this house bill and without the support of the people this bill could die in committee. We cannot allow this bill to die in committee. We cannot allow animal abuse to continue and with little to no punishment to those who commit such horrific crimes to our companion animals and the people who love them.
Every day we say we’re going to do something to help animals – Today is our chance – We are their Voices and Every Voice makes a difference! If we do nothing, nothing ever changes.
Please write to your State Representatives in support of House Bill 70 – a list of Representatives can be found here: http://www.house.state.oh.us/index.php?option=com_displaymembers&Itemid=125
Please start a petition in your community, your dog club, your organization, etc. – please get signatures along with full name and address.
Please feel free to e-mail us should you require petition forms, sample letters, etc.
On behalf of the dogs who suffered and those who died at High Caliber K9, ALL abused animals, and on behalf of all companion animals and animal lovers we thank you for your support.
Please take action now. Thank you.
House Bill 70 was recently introduced to increase the penalities for mistreatment of Companion Animals from a misdemeanor to a felony. Representative Gerberry introduced this bill at the request of Prosecutor Jay Macejko and the outcry of people demanding justice for the High Caliber K9 Steve Croley horrific case in Youngstown, Ohio and ALL abused companion animals. In October 2008 this kennel owner starved to death 7 dogs and 12 more dogs were found barely alive. This man received a slap on the wrist, only 4 months jail time plus fines for starving 7 dogs to death and abusing 12.
Ohio is only 1 of 5 states that abuse to companion animals is not a felony. In 45 states animal abuse is considered a serious felony crime. On May 13, 2009 there was a hearing for this house bill and without the support of the people this bill could die in committee. We cannot allow this bill to die in committee. We cannot allow animal abuse to continue and with little to no punishment to those who commit such horrific crimes to our companion animals and the people who love them.
Every day we say we’re going to do something to help animals – Today is our chance – We are their Voices and Every Voice makes a difference! If we do nothing, nothing ever changes.
Please write to your State Representatives in support of House Bill 70 – a list of Representatives can be found here: http://www.house.state.oh.us/index.php?option=com_displaymembers&Itemid=125
Please start a petition in your community, your dog club, your organization, etc. – please get signatures along with full name and address.
Please feel free to e-mail us should you require petition forms, sample letters, etc.
On behalf of the dogs who suffered and those who died at High Caliber K9, ALL abused animals, and on behalf of all companion animals and animal lovers we thank you for your support.
Please take action now. Thank you.
Contact your local media to run this story in order to gain public support.
Contact your local government representatives and express your feelings on how this bill is being handled.
