Info on House Bill 223Currently, animal cruelty is a second degree misdemeanor in Ohio . In cases involving companion animals such as a dog or a cat: it is a first degree misdemeanor; and a fifth-degree felony for repeat offenders. Williams would ratchet up these penalties to a first degree misdemeanor in all cases, and a fifth-degree felony for the first offense involving a companion animal. “It seems we hear about an atrocity against animals every few days on the news, and many Ohioans have contacted me to express their outrage,” Williams said. “Obviously we can do more to punish these sick crimes, and to help young people before they move on to even worse crimes.” Of equal importance, Williams said, is language in his bill that would require judges to order psychological counseling on the first offense, for children aged 15 or under, who commit cruelty against a companion animal. Many experts have noted that serial killers abused animals earlier in life. The American Psychological Association Triangle reports in their Behavior Triangle that animal cruelty, fire-starting, and bedwetting are part of their proven past and present behavior indicators of future and accelerated negative behaviors. Substance abuse is currently being considered as a 4th leg. Williams said he has long been struck by that fact that Jeffrey Dahmer’s record indicated animal mutilation as a teen growing up in Bath. “Imagine all the pain that might have been averted had he been helped psychologically at that time,” said Williams a former teacher and superintendent of the Akron schools. “My hope is that this legislation might stop a future tragedy.” Advocates for the humane treatment of animals have praised Williams’ proposal, which they say would bring Ohio more into line with animal cruelty penalties in other states. “It is time for Ohio to become equal with other states regarding cruelty to animals,” said Kellie DiFrischia, director of ColumbusDogConnection.com, an organization devoted to rescuing abused or abandoned dogs. The counseling component, she said, “will hopefully stop behavior that usually turns into a life long pattern of abuse against people and animals.” To learn more on HB223 go to http://www.columbusdogconnection.com
Question on the Puppy Mill Bill
Question: Update on the change in the kennel fees
How much will it cost for a breeding kennel license $50,000 or $5,000?
Answer: Neither. Breeding Kennel fees are:
$150 for 9-15 adult breeding dogs
$250 for 16-25 adult breeding dogs
$350 for 26-35 adult breeding dogs
$500 for more than 35 adult breeding dogs
Contact Us Via MailAdvocates of Holmes County Exposed PO 218154 Columbus, Ohio 43221
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Kennel Stats2007 Kennel Stats Holmes County has 485 licensed kennels. 9,192 dogs are living in these kennels.
2008 Kennel Stats Kennels increased to 505 with a total of 9,809 dogs Click-Here for a listing Do you want to sound off about the puppy mills in Holmes County? Here are the contacts: Holmes County Dog Warden: Joe Patterson
PH: (330) 674-6301 Fax: (330) 674-0566
Mailing Address: 2 Court Street, Suite 10; Millersburg, Ohio 44654
Physical Address: 5387 County Road 349; Millersburg, Ohio 44654
The Holmes County Commissioners
2 Court Street, Suite 14 • Millersburg, Ohio 44654 • (330) 674-0286 • Fax: (330) 674-0566• e-mail:
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Interesting InfoDefinition of "Kennel Owner" According to the Ohio Revised Code, section 955.02, a kennel owner is a "person, partnership, firm, company, or corporation professionally engaged in the business of breeding dogs for hunting or for sale." When a person breeds dogs avowedly as a hobby, "but permits sales to become such a factor that he advertises for sale" the breeding activity and dogs, that person "is professionally engaged in the business of dog breeding" and should be registered as a kennel. The term "kennel" means any pack or collection of dogs, over the age of three months, kept together for the purposes of hunting or for sale. Ohio Revised Code 955.04
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Sound OffDid you or someone you know buy a puppy from an Ohio puppy mill? Do you know of a puppy mill in your area? Help us track down puppy mills in Ohio. We want to hear from you!!!
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Dog Fighting/Cockfighting in Ohio HSUS Announce Reward Program For Tips Leading To The Prosecution Of Animal Fighters HSUS has doubled its reward nationally to up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in animal fighting. Contact the Attorney General’s office at 877-244-6446 Tip line hours will be available Monday throught Friday from 8am-8:30pm and on Saturdays from 8am-noon. All calls will be confidential.
Animal Fighting Reward Program
c/o Ann Chynoweth, HSUS
2100 L St NW, Washington DC 20037
301-721-6414
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