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Consumers May Be Unknowingly Contributing to Puppy Mills
Thursday, August 26th, 2010
If you buy a puppy from a street corner vendor or a pet store, you are probably buying a puppy mill puppy…no matter what the vendor tells you.
Oklahoma City Pet Supplies
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
That’s right! We have lots of dogs and cats available for adoption, but you even if you can’t adopt, you can support homeless animals in Oklahoma City by purchasing collars, leashes, clothing (for dogs and people!), toys, food, treats, beds, crates and any other supplies you can think of at our OK Humane Retail store!
Homeland Security: use shelter dogs!
Monday, August 2nd, 2010
by Leslie Smith, Dogtime.com Link to original article Janet Napolitano’s Department of Homeland Security announced last month that it plans to train 3,000 dogs over the next five years to help keep Americans safe. The Department is looking for Labs, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, and other “breeds with prior approval” to help FEMA and Customs [...]
Governor Signs Puppy Mill Regulation Bill Into Law
Friday, May 7th, 2010
Jennifer Loren, The Oklahoma Impact Team, KOTV OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Governor Brad Henry signed puppy mill legislation, known as the Black Market Breeders bill [Senate Bill 1712], into law Thursday. “And they don’t realize that we’re up here really fighting for our lives,” Gary Phillips, Dog Breeder, said. For three years dog breeders and [...]
Contact Governor Henry Today; Urge Him to Sign SB 1712 into Law!
Monday, May 3rd, 2010
SB 1712 has passed the Legislature (see the rundown in previous blog posts), but it must be signed by Governor Brad Henry before it becomes a law. As a last-ditch effort, the breeders, puppy millers and others who oppose SB 1712 are hitting the Governor with a full-court press today. We have come so far, [...]
News & Updates from OK Humane
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Hello everyone! A lot has been going on over the last few weeks, and we wanted to just take a few minutes to update you on what’s happened and what we have in store for this spring and summer! Of course, the big news is that SB 1712 has passed the House and the Senate [...]
We Could Still Lose SB 1712!
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Senator Jay Paul Gumm has requested a motion to reconsider the vote on SB 1712 and Senators are saying they have not gotten one thank you email today, but lots of opposition. WE COULD STILL LOSE THIS! PLEASE email the Senators on this list who voted in support of this bill and thank them today!!! [...]
Urgent-the battle for SB 1712 is not over!
Friday, April 23rd, 2010
One final statement of support for SB 1712 is urgently needed. On Monday, Apr 26, contact your Senator in support of SB 1712. On April 21 the Oklahoma House of Representatives voted 59 to 31 in favor of SB 1712, aka “The Black Market Breeders Bill.” This is fantastic news, but the fight is not [...]
SB 1712 Passes the House of Representatives!
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
BREAKING NEWS: SB 1712 has just passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives! This is a tremendous victory for dogs in Oklahoma and sends the message that Oklahomans will not stand for animal cruelty and tax evasion. The vote was 59 – 31. Please see the vote record here. This is the language of the bill [...]
House of Representatives to Vote Wednesday on SB 1712 Black Market Breeder Bill
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
SB 1712, aka “The Black Market Breeders’ Bill,” is scheduled for a vote in the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 21. TODAY, April 20, IS THE DAY TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD. Please call, e mail or visit your representative on Tuesday. Oklahoma representatives must hear from you. They are certainly hearing from [...]
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Photos for Felines with Fresh Step & the ASPCA
by kathodges February 3rd, 2012by Joe Petz February is Cat Appreciation Month, and in honor of this special time, Fresh Step cat litter will donate a dollar to the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals if you just follow a few easy steps. First, go to the Fresh Step Facebook page. Using their “Cat Pride Sweaters” application, [...]
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