HB 14 progress and postcards

Hi everyone! I just wanted to take a minute to update you on the postcards (HB 14 Update) I made, and HB 14.

1. The postcards have all been distributed! I gave them to my dentist's office, friends, coworkers, family, and on and on. Many people took several because they knew other people who would want one. I even had someone in a coffee shop ask for some when they overheard me explaining them. It was so exciting to see peoples' enthusiasm about them and their desire to know more about HB 14. The people I passed them out to have let me know that they have been sending them in and passing them along. One person wrote on their postcard "no discrimination, whether human or animal" on the card. That's a good way to sum up what this bill helps represent. WOOHOO!

2. HB 14 was passed in the senate, however they proposed a few changes. What has to happen now is that the house will review the changes and then it should be passed on to the governor. I wish I could see the amount of postcards that have made it to the governor's office already. It makes me smile to know they are floating through the USPS and landing in the office of a person who can make or break this bill.

My sister sent me this link (Thank you!) which helps explain what's currently going on with it. http://m.nbc4i.com/wcmh/db_16304/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=xJ5gsNhT

Keep sending pawsitive prayers and thoughts or whatever it is that you do , to support Ohio's pooches and HB 14. Are paws are in prayer here!

If you Live in Ohio...

...and you want positive change for Pit Bulls, Please read http://badrap-blog.blogspot.com/2012/01/progress-in-ohio-hb14-what-could-change.html from BADRAP.org to get an update on HB 14, which would take out the "pit bull" language of the viscous dog law in the state. This post is great because it details what could change if it passes. It made everything very clear to understand.

Although HB 14 is making positive progress, it nevertheless needs as much support from citizens as possible. It is important for anyone who cares about Pit Bulls to show their support. Here's what you can do:

1. Stay informed about the progress of this bill.
2. Spread the word to family and friends about it and it's importance.
3. Contact your senators to urge their support, and, if nothing else, use your voice to make your opinion known. See the "Find your state senator and representative" site below to find your senator and contact information.

Here are some helpful sites from http://stopbsl.com:

*Find your state senator and representative:http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/index.cfm
*Link to the original text of HB 14:http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/bills.cfm?ID=129_HB_14
*Link to HB 14 committee amendments:Ohio HB 14 revised

Please choose to make a positive impact by using your voice (or words in an email!) to support this bill. Stand up for Pit Bulls!!