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🌟 Driving change for pets and people. Claire Coughlin, Director of the Companion Animal Program at the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI), calls her role a “unicorn job”—a perfect blend of passion and purpose. From expanding the Safe H 🐾🎉 Mark your calendars! The 13th Annual Dublin Pet Fair is happening Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 from 12–5 PM at Coffman Park Pavilion in Dublin, OH. ✨ Enjoy: ✔️ Adoptable pets from rescues & shelters ✔️ Flying K9 demos, pet races & costu 🚨 Breaking: Misuse of Donations Uncovered The Ohio Attorney General has sued Pawsible Angels Inc. and its former director for allegedly diverting more than $25,000 in charitable funds meant to train service dogs. Instead, donations were reportedly s 📚🐾 Book of the Month: A Dog Named 647 Dr. Nancy Kay’s powerful novel shines a light on the hidden cruelty of puppy mills — and the courage it takes to fight back. Sadly, dogs in Ohio still face these conditions today. 💔 You can help c 🏠🐾 No one should have to choose between shelter and their beloved pet. The bipartisan PUPP Act would provide funding so homeless shelters can accommodate both people and their pets. 👉 Learn more and take action: ohioanimaladvocates.org/news 🐾 Breaking News: PETA has filed a lawsuit against the American Kennel Club, claiming breed standards for Bulldogs, Pugs, French Bulldogs, Dachshunds, and Shar-Peis promote unhealthy traits that harm dogs’ well-being. This case could reshape th 💔 A Wooster man who admitted to killing 17 cats using a makeshift gas chamber was sentenced to just six months probation after pleading guilty to animal cruelty charges. This light sentence shows why Ohio must strengthen penalties for animal cruelty ✨ Honoring Service & Strategy ✨ We’re thrilled to spotlight our Board President, Megan Moon — recently named a Dayton Daily News “Community Gem” and recipient of the Do Good for Dayton Award — for her unwavering lead 🚨 Ohio Man Guilty in Dogfighting Case 🚨 An Ohio man has pleaded guilty to running a dogfighting operation tied to drug trafficking. Eleven dogs were rescued from cruel conditions — a reminder of why we must strengthen our state’s animal 📚🐾 Book of the Month: Two Frisky Kittens: How to Count High Real Quick by Robin Lapre! This playful counting adventure teaches kids the real-life consequences of cat overpopulation — and why spay/neuter saves lives. Perfect for parents, teac 🐾 Puppy mills = cruelty. Ohio ranks #2 in the nation for the worst puppy mills — and 16 of the country’s worst are right here in our state. S.B. 232 can change that by requiring trained vets for surgeries, restoring unannounced inspecti 🐾🎶 Pups, pints & good vibes! Join us at Riverfest on Sunday, Aug. 24 at Collision Bend Brewing for a day packed with live music, local rescues, patio games, and delicious food & drink specials — all to help clear the shelters. 🐶❤️ A
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