Posts Tagged ‘puppy mill bill’
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Updates and Progress on SB 1712
Friday, April 9th, 2010
We are waiting on a date for the hearing of SB 1712; we’ll let you know as soon as we have updated information to share. We do know that SB 1712 will be heard on the House floor in the couple of weeks! Please contact your representative to tell them to support SB 1712 NOW–don’t [...]
Black Market Breeders Bill Assigned to House Committee
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
SB 1712, also known as “The Black Market Breeders Bill,” has been assigned to the Economic Development and Financial Services Committee in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Before passage onto the house floor, SB 1712 must be passed by the members of this committee. We need their support. This hearing will take place in the [...]
OPPOSE SB 1340: Kennel Definitions Act
Monday, March 15th, 2010
SB 1340, also known as the “Kennel Definitions Act,” was introduced by Senator Jerry Ellis (D-Valliant), a long time opponent to regulations of black market puppy producers in Oklahoma. On Thursday, March 10, this bill passed the senate without debate. At the senate vote, Ellis denied it was his puppy mill bill in a clear [...]
Need Fast Action: Call Your Senator NOW on SB 1712!
Monday, February 1st, 2010
Dear Friends, SB 1712 is a bill that the Central Oklahoma Humane Society is strongly promoting, and we just learned that it is being heard in the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Wednesday, February 3. We do not know what time. Learn more about SB 1712 and read its full text here. We need people in [...]
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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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