Urgent! Senate Hearings Today on MO Prop B Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act

If you live in Missouri you need to head to Jefferson City,.  Again.  Today. 

The Missouri Senate is holding hearings today, Wednesday, January 26 on the same three House bills I reported on Monday:  HB 99, HB 94, and HB 131.  All three would essentially gut Prop B - the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act.

The Senate hearings today are at 1 PM at the Missouri State Capitol in Senate Committe Room 1.

Can't attend?  Grab your phone and call your district's Senator.  If you need some talking points, you can read my Monday's Talking Dogs post or visit the Missourians for the Protection of Dogs web site.

These are just three of nine bills introduced so far in the Missouri legislature that would repeal or gut Prop B.

Don't live in Missouri?  Prayers are not discouraged.

Taking Action for Animals Conference July 24-27

Sponsored by the Humane Society of the United States, this conference welcomes newcomers to animal protection movement, as well as experienced advocates. Taking Action for Animals will be held July 24-27 in Arlington, VA.

80 speakers, 4 tracks of workshops, vegan meals, and an exhibit hall full of experts. The HSUS says:

• Find out how to end the euthanasia of millions of pets in two special workshops: How to be more effective in promoting spay and neuter and The Shelter Pet Project - a 3 year national public service campaign to encourage adoption.
• Learn the most effective tactics for getting an elected official to listen to your views and then meet with your members of Congress during Lobby Day.
• Learn how to reduce the threat of swine flu and other emerging infectious diseases and prevent a pandemic.
• Meet Ginnifer Goodwin - animal advocate and star of the hit movie "He's Just Not That Into You."
• Enjoy comedian and author Carol Leifer and singer/songwriter Nellie McKay

Register before June 20 and save $25 on registration. Book your hotel room by July 2 to receive a special group rate at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City. For more information