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Ballot Initiative (Prop B: Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act)

Great Court Victory for the Dogs of Missouri!
Judge rejects Opponents' challenge to Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act
As of last Friday, we are another step closer to curbing abuses in puppy mills here in Missouri. While many of you worked tirelessly gathering signatures to place the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act -- now "Proposition B" -- on the ballot in November, representatives of the commercial dog breeding industry were working the courts to block your efforts. (Read More)

Puppy Mill Ballot Initiative Certified by Secretary of State!
Proposition "B" will appear on November Ballot!
JEFFERSON CITY (August 3, 2010) – The Missouri Secretary of State’s office has announced official certification of the “Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act”, a landmark ballot initiative to improve the lives of dogs in Missouri’s commercial breeding facilities. It will appear as Proposition “B” on the November 2, 2010 statewide ballot. (Read More)

More Than 190,000 Missouri Voters Sign Petition to Place Puppy Mill Initiative on November Ballot.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (May 2, 2010) - 190,127 signatures were submitted today to the Secretary of State's office in an attempt to qualify the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act for the November 2010 ballot. Missourians for the Protection of Dogs, the group spearheading the citizen-backed initiative, gathered nearly twice as many signatures as required. (Read More)

Read the Petition on the Secretary of State's Website Click here to read the petition. (Opens a new window)

U.S. Department of Agriculture Fails to Crack Down on Puppy Mills

On May 25, 2010, the USDA Office of Inspector General released a report reflecting USDA’s failure to properly enforce the law and protect dogs. See USDA Office of Inspector General Report for more information.

Make a Donation today to fight puppy mills.
Please spread the word about Prop B and the importance of a YES! vote on November 2. For more information on the initiative, check out www.missourifordogs.com. The Alliance is proud to be part of this effort to relieve suffering for thousands of dogs which are confined for their entire lives in breeding facilities. Please help us continue to be a voice for them in Missouri by contributing today.

Josiah Voegtli Named the 2010 Face of the Alliance

Dear Friends,

I was elected as the Face of the Alliance for 2010 at the recent "Open Your Heart" fundraiser. My big brother, "Henry", was the previous Face of the Alliance and I am excited to be following in his big paw prints. Here is a little background on how I was rescued and given a second chance.

Candice and Bill Voegtli are dog walking volunteers at the St. Louis City Animal Shelter. I had been at the pound for a couple of weeks when I became very ill. Unable to walk and having difficulty breathing, Candice asked to foster me through a rescue group. Upon taking me to a veterinary hospital, I was diagnosed with parvo, hookworm, and kennel cough. I stayed at the hospital for a week and then began recuperation at the Voegtli's home for several weeks. What began as fostering quickly blossomed into my forever home.

I am looking forward to fulfilling my duties as the 2010 Face of the Alliance! As always, thank you for your continued support!

Josiah

Fox 2 News on 3/19/2010: Stop Misery in Missouri

Read our Summer 2010 newsletter. Past newsletters are available at Archived Newsletters.

Missouri "Pet Friendly" License Plates

Tell Everyone You're "Pet Friendly": The Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation is proud to announce the arrival of Pet Friendly license plates in Missouri, with proceeds going to spay and neuter services throughout the state.

We would like to thank all our supporters who helped the Alliance pass legislation to make this possible and encourage each of you to order these plates to help wipe out pet overpopulation.

This specialty plate is just $25 - and $20 from the sale of each pet-friendly license plate is deposited into a fund that pays for spay and neuter services for dogs and cats across Missouri!

This program is administered by the Missouri State Humane Association. More information can be found at http://www.mostatehumane.org/