Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions is a registered Political Action Committee (PAC) with the Ohio Secretary of State and is recognized as a §501(c)(4) organization by the Internal Revenue Service
Voters across the state are communicating with their fellow citizens and starting to gather a goal of a minimum of 120,700 signatures by December 1, 2010 to place a measure on the November 2011 ballot.
Volunteer petitioners are needed to make this initiative a reality in Ohio —we have until December 1, 2010! We need everyone's participation to make this vital effort a success!
Town Hall Meetings!
Saturday, January 9, 2010 - Coalition Meeting on Ohio Dog Auctions Act and McKenzie's Law
1:00 PM
Upper Arlington Main Library - 2800 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, January 7 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
The purpose of this meeting is to introduce attendees to the team leading the effort to introduce McKenzie's Law (the alternative proposal to Ohio H.B. 124/S.B. 95) and the Ohio Dog Auctions Act to Ohio's General Assembly, and to provide attendees an opportunity to ask questions and engage in meaningful dialogue on both proposed laws.
A very special thanks to Mark Krumpf (Montgomery County Dog Warden), Dorothy Yost (Can Do Critter Sitters), Leanne Bertani, MD (Kelaury, breeder of champion Japanese Chin Dogs) and our guests representing two rescue groups (Pets without Parents and Buckeyes for Canines), who helped make this event a success!
Saturday, January 25, 2010 - Meeting with Senator Tim Grendell (R-18)
10:00 AM
Geauga Humane Society's Rescue Village - 15463 Chillicoth Road, Russell Township, OH 44072
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, January 21 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
TARGET AUDIENCE: Registered voters in Senate District 18 (part of Cuyahoga, Geauga and Lake counties) who have an interest in supporting the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) to ban dog auctions and raffles in Ohio.
A very special thanks to Senator Tim Grendell, Fox 8 Cleveland, April Scott (pet products and accessories specialty store, Dachshund Delights), Matt Granito (Geauga County Dog Warden) and our guests representing eight humane organizations (Save R Dogs Ohio, Paws Pantry, Pet Fix Northeast Ohio, Geauga Humane Society's Rescue Village, Cleveland Animal Protective League, Cleveland State University SAVE, Geauga City Dog Shelter and Valley Save-A-Pet), who helped make this event a success!
Saturday, February 13, 2010 - Meeting with Bridget McDaniel, Liaison to Representative Jay Goyal (D-73)
1:00 PM
Ontario Branch Library, Richland County (Community Room) - 2221 Village Mall Drive, Mansfield, OH 44906
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, February 11 to Sandra Neer-Shelley at sandy3588@gmail.com.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Registered voters in Representative Jay Goyal's District 73 (Richland County) who have an interest in supporting the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) to ban dog auctions and raffles in Ohio.
A very special thanks to Sandra Neer-Shelley, Bridget McDaniel, reporter Terricah Bradley with Telegraph Forum and representatives from Ohio Boxer Rescue, Mid-Ohio Animal Welfare League and the Humane Society of Richland County who helped make this event a success!
Click here to read Terricah's article, Group wants dog auctions banned in Ohio.
Saturday, February 20, 2010 - Coalition Meeting on Ohio Dog Auctions Act
9:00 AM
Ohio University, Lancaster Campus - 1570 Granville Pike, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, February 18 to Janice Kobi at jkobi@columbus.rr.com or Michele Myers at mmyers015@columbus.rr.com.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Registered voters in Fairfield county who have an interest in supporting the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) to ban dog auctions and raffles in Ohio.
A very special thanks to Janice Kobi, reporter Morgan Day with Lancaster Eagle Gazette and representatives from League of Humane Voters of Ohio, Fairfield County C.A.R.E.S. and Pet Orphanage who helped make this event a success!
Click here to read Morgan's article, Group seeks to stop dog auctions, puppy mills.
Saturday, February 20, 2010 - Coalition Meeting on Ohio Dog Auctions Act
1:00 PM
Ohio University, Pickerington Campus Room 10 - 12933 Stonecreek Drive, Pickerington, Ohio 43147
Seating is limited. R.S.V.P. by Thursday, February 18 to Janice Kobi at jkobi@columbus.rr.com or Michele Myers at mmyers015@columbus.rr.com.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Registered voters in Fairfield county who have an interest in supporting the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) to ban dog auctions and raffles in Ohio.
A very special thanks to Janice Kobi, WBNS Channel 10 TV and representatives from League of Humane Voters of Ohio, Fairfield County C.A.R.E.S., Mercy for Animals and Forgotten 4-Paws who helped make this event a success!
Saturday, March 6, 2010 - Coalition Meeting on Ohio Dog Auctions Act
12:00 PM
Faith Lutheran Church - 245 East Huron Street, Jackson, Ohio 45640
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, March 4 to Nancy Huston at Ach1@aol.com.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Registered voters in Jackson county who have an interest in supporting the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) to ban dog auctions and raffles in Ohio.
A very special thanks to Nancy Huston, reporter Barbara Summers with The Jackson County Telegram, reporter David Coyan The Jackson Times-Journal, Lieutenant Chris Mason (Pike County Humane Society, Inc.) and representatives from Jackson County Humane Society who helped make this event a success!
Click here to read Barbara's article, Local meeting slated on banning of dog auctions.
Saturday, March 13, 2010 - Coalition Meeting on Ohio Dog Auctions Act
9:30 AM
Capital Area Humane Society (CAHS) - 3015 Scioto Darby Executive Court, Hilliard, Ohio 43026-8990
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, March 11 to Amy Castaneda at acastaneda@cahs-pets.org.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Registered voters in Franklin county who have an interest in supporting the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) to ban dog auctions and raffles in Ohio.
A very special thanks to Anna Lowe (Capital Area Humane Society), Carolyn Whitney (Columbus All-Breed Training Club), Deborah Burgy (All Hands Mobile Pet Massage) and Morgan Schunn and Molly Stancliff (Buckeyes for Canines) who helped make this event a success!
Saturday, April 3, 2010 - Coalition Meeting on Ohio Dog Auctions Act
10:00 AM
SPCA Cincinnati, Sharonville - 11900 Conrey Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45249
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, April 1 to Kristen Fox Angel at kfoxangel@cinci.rr.com.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Registered voters in Hamilton county who have an interest in supporting the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) to ban dog auctions and raffles in Ohio.
A very special thanks to Kristen Fox Angel, reporter Sheila Gray with Fox 19 Morning News and representatives from Best Friends Animal Society, League of Humane Voters of Ohio, AAF, Cat Connection, Schnauzer Rescue of Cincinnati, GRR Midwest, Misplaced Mutts, UCAN and Westie Rescue who helped make this event a success!
Click here to read Sheila's article, Puppy Mill Petition.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 - Coalition Meeting on Ohio Dog Auctions
10:00 AM
Cleveland Animal Protective League - 1729 Willey Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44113
R.S.V.P. by Friday, April 2 to Ayse Dunlap at adunlap@clevelandapl.org.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Registered voters in Cuyahoga county who have an interest in supporting the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) to ban dog auctions and raffles in Ohio.
A very special thanks to Sharon Harvey, reporter Dawn Kendrick with 19 Action News, Senator Dale Miller, Representative Kenny Yuko and representatives from Cleveland Animal Protective League, Best Friends Animal Society, League of Humane Voters of Ohio and Ohioans for Humane Farms who helped make this event a success!
Click here to view Dawn's news segment, Ohio Dog Auction Act.
Saturday, April 10, 2010 - Meeting with Representative Matt Lundy (D-57)
10:00 AM
Avon Lake Public Library - 32649 Electric Boulevard, Avon Lake, OH 44012-1669
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, April 8 to Anne Neumann at anne.wssc@yahoo.com.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Registered voters in Lorain county who have an interest in supporting the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) to ban dog auctions and raffles in Ohio.
A very special thanks to Anne Naumann, Representative Matt Lundy and representatives from Love a Stray Rescue, Fido Rescue, League of Humane Voters of Ohio and Ohioans for Humane Farms who helped make this event a success!
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R.S.V.P. to Sherry Drescher at sherrydrescher@hotmail.com
Media Contact: SLMYERS1080@gmail.com or 740-973-3060
Website: www.lickingcountypac.com
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Monday, April 12, 2010 - Coalition Meeting on Ohio Dog Auctions Act
1:00 PM
Brunswick Community Library, Sycamore Room A - 3649 Center Road, Brunswick, OH 44212-3619
R.S.V.P. by Friday, April 9 to Vanessa Fields at vfields826@aol.com.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Registered voters in Medina county who have an interest in supporting the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) to ban dog auctions and raffles in Ohio.
A very special thanks to Vanessa Fields, reporter Sandy Barnosky (The Pet Lady) of the Medina Gazette, Save Ohio Strays, Ohio Pug Rescue and Ohioans for Humane Farms who helped make this event a success!
Saturday, April 24, 2010 - Coalition Meeting on Ohio Dog Auctions Act UPDATE! It is with deep regret that we were forced to cancel our meeting with Senator Joe Schiavoni scheduled for Friday, April 30. A rescheduled meeting is tentatively scheduled for mid-June pending the Senator's availability in Tuscarawas county. Despite a growing level of support and publicity for our state-wide ballot initiative campaign from residents within Holmes and surrounding counties, representatives from the Country Club Retirement Campus expressed concerns for the safety of their residents by those in opposition to the Ohio Dog Auctions Act should they extend an opportunity for the Coalition to hold a second informational meeting with the Senator on their private property. Because of this, we are more committed than ever to raising awareness of the animal cruelty, consumer fraud and corruption associated with the Ohio Dog Auctions, and we will continue to aggressively pursue all avenues to ensure passage of the Ohio Dog Auctions Act! Our efforts to reschedule this meeting from its original date of March 27, has been met with a tremendous amount of resistance from business owners who have expressed concern of "backlash" from members of the Ohio Professional Dog Breeders Association and Ohio Association of Animal Owners, both groups who oppose the Ohio Dog Auctions Act. (For a fair and balanced reporting of what took place during the canceled March 27 meeting, we invite you to read the article, Ban Ohio Dog Auction group met with opposition in Holmes county, published by Local Editor, Beverly Keller, of The Budget.) Despite a growing level of support and publicity for our state-wide ballot initiative campaign from residents within Holmes and surrounding counties, many of these business owners have expressed concerns they will be threatened and harassed should they extend an opportunity for the Coalition to hold an informational meeting on their private property. Because of this, we are more committed than ever to raising awareness of the animal cruelty, consumer fraud and corruption associated with the Ohio Dog Auctions, and we will continue to aggressively pursue all avenues to ensure passage of the Ohio Dog Auctions Act! The Lexington Blueberry Music Festival is known as one of the finest family focused traditions in the Mid-Ohio area. The Coalition will have a booth! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio! The directors of the Bellville Agricultural Society welcome everyone to the 2010 Bellville "Worlds" Fair. The Festival offers four fun filled days of exhibits, shows, rides, free entertainment and much more! This annual Street Fair offers five days of free entertainment, exhibits, livestock shows and auction, power pulls, rides and more! In addition to the above Signature Gatherings, the Coalition encourages supporters to 'meet and greet' with Ohio voters during these special events held over a period of many months in 2010! Volunteer Petitioners will be collecting signatures in support of the Ohio Dog Auctions Act during the Brown, Hancock and Summit county fairs! PETCO - 1052 Williams Reserve Crossings,
1:00 PM
Country Club Retirement Campus - 860 Iron Avenue, Dover, OH 44622
R.S.V.P. by Friday, April 23 to Cinda Godfrey at adnic@roadrunner.com.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Registered voters in Tuscarawas county who have an interest in supporting the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) to ban dog auctions and raffles in Ohio.
A very special thanks to Cinda Godfrey, reporter Stacey Carmany of the Times-Reporter, Dog Warden, Karen Slough, and representatives from Tuscarawas County Humane Society, Ohio Appalachian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Ohioans for Humane Farms who helped make this event a success!
Click here to read Stacey's SPECIAL REPORT: Dog auction ban sparks passion on both sides of issue. Pro: Coalition hoping to put an end to dog auctions, raffles
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Friday, April 30, 2010 - Meeting with Senator Joe Schiavoni (D-33)
10:00 AM
Country Club Retirement Campus - 860 Iron Avenue, Dover, OH 44622
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, April 28 to Cinda Godfrey at adnic@roadrunner.com.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Registered voters in Tuscarawas county who have an interest in supporting the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) to ban dog auctions and raffles in Ohio.
Tueday, May 4, 2010 - Meeting with Senator Kirk Schuring (R-29)
9:00 AM
Arabica Coffee Shop - 4339 Dressler Road, Canton OH 44718
SEATING FULL!
TARGET AUDIENCE: Registered voters in Stark county, District 29, who have an interest in supporting the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) to ban dog auctions and raffles in Ohio.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 - Ohio Dog Legislation - Meeting with Senator Tim Grendell (R-18)
7:00 PM
Brooklyn Heights Village Community Center - 225 Tuxedo Avenue, Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131
R.S.V.P. to Western Reserve Kennel Club, c/o myaussiedogs@gmail.com or 216-598-8605
We have received confirmation that the Western Reserve Kennel Club will be hosting a meeting with special guest Senator Timothy Grendell (R-18).
As many of you may recall, Senator Grendell was our guest during the January 25, 2010 Geauga County – Coalition Meeting on the Ohio Dog Auctions Act attended by over 50 interested parties. As part of this event, Senator Grendell expressed during a live interview with Fox 8 Cleveland his strong support for our 2011 ballot campaign and adoption of legislation modeled after PA’s Statute 459-603, which bans public dog auctions in the Commonwealth.
Friday, May 14, 2010 - Meeting with Representative Scott Oelslager (R-51)
10:00 AM
Home of Representative Oelslager - 1585 York Shire Trace, North Canton, OH 44709-4855
SEATING FULL! R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, May 12 to Veronica Dickey at veronicadickey@yahoo.com.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Registered voters in Stark county, District 51, who have an interest in supporting the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) to ban dog auctions and raffles in Ohio.
Saturday, May 15, 2010 - Coalition Meeting on Ohio Dog Auctions Act
10:00 AM
Carlisle Inn - 4949 Walnut Street, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
SEATING FULL! R.S.V.P. by Thursday, May 13 to Veronica Dickey at veronicadickey@yahoo.com.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Registered voters in Holmes county who have an interest in supporting the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) to ban dog auctions and raffles in Ohio.
UPDATE! It is with deep regret that we were forced to cancel our Holmes County - Coalition Meeting on the Ohio Dog Auctions Act scheduled for Saturday, April 17.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - Meeting with Holmes County Humane Society, Board of Directors
4:00 PM
Millersburg Public Library - 3102 Glen Drive, Millersburg, OH 44654
SEATING FULL! R.S.V.P. by Monday, May 17 to Veronica Dickey at veronicadickey@yahoo.com.
Friday, May 21, 2010 - Meeting with Representative Stephen Slesnick (D-52)
12:00 PM
Jackson Township Library - 7487 Fulton Drive NW, Massillon, OH 44646
R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, May 19 to Veronica Dickey at veronicadickey@yahoo.com.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Registered voters in Stark county, District 52, who have an interest in supporting the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) to ban dog auctions and raffles in Ohio.
Saturday, June 19, 2010 - Coalition Meeting on Ohio Dog Auctions Act (includes lunch)
12:00 PM
SEATING FULL! R.S.V.P. by Monday, June 7 to Veronica Dickey at veronicadickey@yahoo.com
TARGET AUDIENCE: Registered voters in Holmes county who have an interest in supporting the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) to ban dog auctions and raffles in Ohio.
Saturday, July 10, 2010 - Coalition Meeting on Ohio Dog Auctions Act
11:00 AM
West Chester Library, Meeting Room C - 9363 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester, OH 45069
R.S.V.P. by Friday, July 9 to info@banohiodogauctions.com.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Registered voters in Butler county who have an interest in supporting the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) to ban dog auctions and raffles in Ohio.
Sunday, July 11, 2010 - Morrow County Antique Tractor & Equipment Group, Association Meeting
6:30 PM Dinner, 7:30 PM Meeting
AMVETS Post 87 - 7825 St Rt 61, Galion, OH 44833-9649
SEATING FULL!
TARGET AUDIENCE: Registered voters in Richland county who have an interest in supporting the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) to ban dog auctions and raffles in Ohio.
Saturday, July 24, 2010 - Coalition Meeting on Ohio Dog Auctions Act
1:00 PM
Dayton Metro Library Main Branch - 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH 45402
R.S.V.P. by Friday, July 17 to info@banohiodogauctions.com.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Registered voters in Montgomery county who have an interest in supporting the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) to ban dog auctions and raffles in Ohio.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - Coalition Meeting on Ohio Dog Auctions Act
12:00 PM
Angels for Animals - 4750 St Rt 165 (South Range Rd), Canfield, OH 44406
R.S.V.P. by Friday, July 23 to info@banohiodogauctions.com.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Registered voters in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties who have an interest in supporting the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) to ban dog auctions and raffles in Ohio.
Saturday, August 14, 2010 - Coalition Meeting on Ohio Dog Auctions Act
10:00 AM
Loudonville Library, Lower Level, Meeting Room A - 122 East Main Street, Loudonville, OH 44622
R.S.V.P. by Friday, June 25 to Jessica Bauer at jessbauer_99@yahoo.com.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Registered voters in Ashland county who have an interest in supporting the Initiative Petition (Ohio Dog Auctions Act) to ban dog auctions and raffles in Ohio.
Meetings currently under development for Athens, Crawford, Delaware, Erie, Gallia, Lake, Licking, Lucas and Wood, Miami, Morrow, Muskingum, Pike, Union, Vinton and Washington.
Signature Gatherings!
Saturday, July 24, 2010 - Tuscarawas Valley Kennel Club Strut Your Mutt Dog Show
Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds - 259 S. Tuscarawarus Avenue, Dover, OH 43035
R.S.V.P. by Friday, July 23 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Come enjoy a day with your four-legged furry friends!
The Coalition will have a booth! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Sunday, July 25, 2010 - Friendship APL Doggone Poker Run
Regsitration 10:00 AM
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Lake Erie Harley Davidson - 38401 Chester Road, Elyria, OH
R.S.V.P. by Friday, July 23 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
The Coalition will have a booth! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Saturday, July 31, 2010 - Alum Creek Dog Park Pup-A-Palooza
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Alum Creek Dog Park - Lewis Center, OH, 43035
R.S.V.P. by Friday, July 30 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Silent auctions, rescue groups, live music and more!
The Coalition will have a booth! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Sunday, August 1, 2010 - Grateful Dog Bakery Woofstock Fun Fest 2010
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Grateful Dog Bakery - 31966 Center Ridge Road, N. Ridgeville, OH, 44039
R.S.V.P. by Friday, July 30 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Featuring Billy Rafferty - "Groomer to the Stars" and Author of Happy Dog!! Also renowned Pet Portrait Artist , Michael Vistia! It's our 5 year anniversary and Woofstock is bigger and better than ever! Fun for the whole family!! This years line up includes:an all day Information Tent covering different pet related topics. Demos Galore, Agility to try, Animal Communicator, Pet & People Cariacture artist, Pet Massage, Accupunture & Reiki & "Ask the Vet". Plus,fun Games & Contests, Awesome Raffles, Pictures, Dog Wash, & Boston Terrier Kissing Booth. Vendors,Food,Fab Music and of course many Animal Rescues with adorable pets for adoption will also be there!
The Coalition will have a booth! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Friday, August 6, 2010 - Sunday, August 8, 2010 - 21st Annual Farm Days
Friday, August 6 (Begins at Noon)
Morrow County Fairgrounds - 195 S Main Street, Mount Gilead, OH 43338
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, August 15 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
The Coalition will have a booth! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
5 PM -11 PM
Downtown Canton (tables outside 2nd April and Lynda Tuttle's Art Center) - Canton, OH
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, August 5 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Sunday, August 8, 2010 - Summer Festival & Arts and Crafts Show
Noon - 4 PM
Cedar-Fairmount Business Section - Cleveland, OH
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, August 5 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
PAWS has been invited along with the Cleveland APL to be a part of this great fundraiser John Kasunich has agreed to be there with his camera, and should have many opportunities to sell photos for PAWS, as there will be clowns in addition to people wanting photos made with the animals.
Cleveland APL will be collecting signatures! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - Sunday, August 22, 2010 - Lexington Blueberry Festival
Wednesday, August 18 (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Thursday, August 19 (4:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Friday, August 20 (9:00 AM - 10:45 PM)
Saturday, August 21 (7:00 AM - 10:45 PM)
Sunday, August 22 (9:00 AM - 6:30 PM)
Village of Lexington, Community Park - Lexington, OH 44904
R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, August 17 to R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, August 17 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
The festival provides an opportunity for business and civic organizations in the area to showcase their services to the community and to have a wholesome low cost family event. Whether you’re attending to watch talented local children perform on our stage or the soccer field, listen to the numerous local bands, or to enjoy the many games and contests planned for adults and children, the Festival has something for everyone.
Saturday, August 21, 2010 - Sunday, August 22, 2010 - 17th Annual Great Greyhound Adoption Canine Fun Days and Greyhound Reunion
Saturday, August 21
Sunday, August 22
Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field - Chagrin River Rd. and S. Woodland Rd, Moreland Hills, OH 44022
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, August 19 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
The Coalition will have a booth! Canine Fun Days has become one of the most popular family events, and the only one of its kind, in the region. This fun weekend attracts spectators and participants from across Ohio and from neighboring states. Last year, visitors attended from six states and vendors from seven states! Unlike many dog-related events, activities are geared to the family pet and all dogs are welcome to participate in all activities. This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in
Saturday, August 21, 2010 - Sunday, August 22, 2010 - Community Animal Task Force Pet Fest 2010
Saturday, August 21 (11 AM - 11 PM)
Sunday, August 22 (11 AM - 8 PM)
Black River Landing - 421 Black River Lane, Lorain, OH 44052
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, August 19 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
The Coalition will have a booth! This event sponsored brings pets and their families out for a day of food, fun, education, and a chance to meet with local animal welfare & rescue organizations for adoptions and help with pet care and wellbeing. Pet cooling stations, adoption services, pet grooming, pet products and services, food and drink vendors, and many other reasons to participate. DOG BOMB BINGO! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 160th Bellville Street Fair
1:00 PM - When the Crowd Decides to Leave!
Bellville Town Square - 131 Main Street, Bellville, OH 44813
R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, September 14 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
The Coalition will have a booth! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Saturday, September 18, 2010 - Sixth Annual Oberlin Doggie Doo
Parade begins at 3
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, September 16 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
The Coalition will have a booth! This event, sponsored by the Oberlin Area Chamber of Commerce, raises much-needed funds for local animal shelters, increases awareness of the plight of homeless dogs, and helps people become interested in adopting dogs. This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in
Saturday, September 18, 2010 - HSRC Strut Your Mutt and Canine Festival Annual Fundraiser
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Richland County Fairgrounds - 750 North Home Road, Mansfield, OH 44906
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, September 16 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
The Coalition will have a booth! This event, sponsored by the Humane Society of Richland County, raises much-needed funds for their shelter, increases awareness of the plight of homeless dogs, and helps people become interested in adopting dogs. This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in
Sunday, September 19, 2010 - Geauga Humane Society's Woofstock
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Admission: Free Admission. $5 Parking.
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, Septemebr 16 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
The Coalition will have a booth! Woofstock raises funds for the Geauga Humane Society to touch the lives of 4000 animals every year. Schedule of Events: 7:30 a.m. Registration 8 a.m. Doggie Activities and Walk Warm Up 9:00 a.m. 1 - mile Dog Walk 10- 3:00 p.m.m Vendor's Row, Cool Canine Contests, Pet Agility Course, Discover your Rescue Adoptathon, Live Music by Replay and Rescue Vilalge Trainer Area This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in
Saturday, September 25, 2010 - Sunday, September 26, 2010 - National Dachshund Races
1 p.m. both days to 5 p.m both days
Admission: $2.00 perday per adult
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, Septemebr 16 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Dachshund Delights will have a booth and will be collecting singatures! Two fun filled days. Dachshund races on Sat.and Sunday brings all the events.First ever Red carpet Dog show.contest, This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in
Sunday, October 3, 2010 - Fido Fest
Noon - 6:00 PM
Worthington Dog Park - Village Green, Worthington, OH 43085
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, July 15 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Worthington Organized Off-leash Friends (WOOF) is excited to host Fido Fest to benefit the creation of the new Worthington dog park.
The Coalition will have a booth! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 - Saturday, October 9, 2010 - 122nd Loudonville Street Fair
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Loudonville Downtown - Loudonville, OH 44842
R.S.V.P. by Monday, October 4 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
The Coalition will have a booth! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
January - December, 2010 - Positively Cleveland 2010 Major Events (Northeast, OH)!
Click here for the 2010 schedule. These are great opportunities to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
May - September, 2010 - Rally in the Alley (Medina, OH)!
4:00 PM - 11 PM
Main Street Cafe - 17 Public Square, Medina, OH 44256
Rally in the Alley is a great Medina County series of events and draws quite a large crowd...from more than just Medina County. Coalition supporter, Vanessa Fields, has attended these concerts in the past and collected just this past Friday, May 28; this was a signature gathering bonanza! Signature gatherers can easily walk around on all the public sidewalks that surround the Rally and there are public parking lots in very close proximity.
Medina Public Square is on the eastern side of the Rally where people sit and rest. There are lots of places to collect signatures all around the Rally all while enjoying the concert. The restaurants on the square are quite busy and a great place to gather since their doors open onto the public sidewalks.
May - November, 2010 - Ohio Car Shows!
R.S.V.P. to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Click here for the 2010 schedule. In addition to loving their cars, attendees at these shows are very animal friendly voters. Some favorites include:
June 11, 2010 - October 23, 2010 - Classic Car Show (Painsville, OH)!
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Lake County "Dog Day" Friday Fest
Friday, June 11 (5 PM - 9 PM)
Painsville Square - One Victoria Place,
R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, June 9 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
"A grand slam" says Cruisin Times, the largest classic car magazine in the Midwest. “Cruisers as well as the towns people come out in droves to support the weekly Friday night event.” Downtown Painesville will kick into high gear this summer with Friday Fest, the largest weekly community event in Lake County. This new family-friendly event will feature a classic car show, a motorcycle exhibition, historic neighborhood tours, a kids activity zone and a weekly theme varying from live music performances to historic reenactments.
This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
Saturday, June 26, 2010 - Newton Falls 24th Annual Car Show
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Dowtown Newton - State Rt. 534, Newton, Falls, Ohio 44444
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, June 10 to info@banohiodogauctions.com
103 Trophies - 31 Classes, 50/50, chinese auction, $10,000 Cash Giveaway, Food and Music with DJ Mary O! This is a great opportunity to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
June 13, 2010 - October 10, 2010 - Ohio Agriculture Fairs!
R.S.V.P. to info@banohiodogauctions.com
Click here for the 2010 schedule. These are great opportunities to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
We encourage supporters to contact your local humane society (where many will have exhibitor space in the Family Pavilion) and/or their local agricultural society (where many will be hosting county fairs and are extending free booth space for educational displays)
Click here for the 2010 schedule. These are great opportunities to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
July 2 - October 3, 2010 - Art Fairs!
Click here for the 2010 schedule. These are great opportunities to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
July 6 - 31, 2010 - Ohio Chautauqua 2010: The 1930s!
OHIO CHAUTAUQUA is a five-day event that combines living history, music and entertainment, education, theater, and audience interaction in an exciting cultural event the entire community can enjoy. The theme is THE 1930S. This series will explore the legacies of those who helped shape our modern world.
July 6-10 - Hudson
July 13-17 - Ashland
July 20-24 - Gallipolis
July 27-31 - Marysville
These are great opportunities to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
July 15 - August 27, 2010 - Great Dog-related Events in Dayton!
Click here for the 2010 schedule. These are great opportunities to volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group and help raise awareness and collect signatures supporting our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in Ohio!
In addition to the above Signature Gatherings, Save Ohio Strays has received permission to gather at the below vendors/locations at various dates and times!
Volunteers from Save Ohio Strays will be collecting signatures in support of our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in
2nd Sunday of every month
Volunteers from Save Ohio Strays will be collecting signatures in support of our ballot campaign to end dog auctions in
In addition to the above Signature Gatherings, the Coalition has received permission to gather outside at the following Pet Supplies Plus locations on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (thanks Cheryl T.)!
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
