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ABOUT OHIO SB310
A 2011 report issued by the USDA has confirmed Ohio ranks sixth among the top 10
states with the largest number of USDA Class A licensed commercial breeders. With
this fact, NBAS wonders why rescues are the target of SB 130.
In my opinion, rescues that do not breed for financial gain are being held to a
stricter regulation than those that are commercially breeding dogs. Under this proposed
bill, rescues would be required to provide a list of all foster homes to the Department
of Agriculture.
Adoption fees would also be required to be approved while commercial breeders would
have the opinion to charge whatever price they wish. Additionally, foster homes
would have the constant threat of anyone filing a complaint be it factual or erroneous.
Upon inspection of the premises, the dog could be confiscated and not returned to
the rescue group.
There are numerous other aspects of this bill that will hinder the work we do as
a group. I encourage you to read the bill in it's entirety. This is no longer a
puppy mill bill as there are no standards of care and commercial breeders would
only be inspected every two years.
Another source of information is the summary from the
Animal Law Coalition.
Barb Byerly
President
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Legislative Action page.
Legislative Resources
For more information on the status of bills in the Ohio House of Representatives
and Senate, visit
Ohio Legislative
Service Commission.
For more information on contacting your local, state and federal elected officials
to share your concerns about puppy mills and dog auctions, visit
Congress by Capitol Advantage.
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- For more great ideas to help us please visit the
"How to Help"
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers help save lives! If you can attend events or sit at your computer we
need your help. We have lots of opportunities available for dedicated individuals.
- Fundraising Committee Members
- Grant Writer
- Cat and Dog Foster Parents
- Marketing Committee Members
- Leash Holders at Adoption Events
- Adoption Event Coordinator
Check out more volunteer opportunities on our "How to Help" page under "Volunteer".
Foster Homes Needed
Since we are in the process of raising money to build a shelter we use a foster
care system. to provide homes for the dogs we rescued until they are adopted. We
are consistently pulling dogs and cats from bad situations including kill shelters.
These animals need love and a chance to just be a pet. Please email fosters@newbeginningsas.org
if you can provide a loving temporary home. NBAS provides the vet care and food.
You provide the love!
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