Join me at Connecticut Voices for Animals Day- Friday, Feb. 21st!

Please join me and my friends at the ASPCA and fellow Constitution State animal lovers on Friday, February 21, in Hartford for Connecticut Voices for Animals Day!

Voices for Animals Day is an opportunity to talk with state lawmakers, in-person, about issues impacting animals in Connecticut. Our conversations will focus on one issue critically impacting Connecticut's companion animals: the inhumane treatment of dogs and cats in breeding facilities that supply animals to Connecticut's pet shops.

Voices for Animals Day is critical to our lobbying efforts in Connecticut, is a great networking activity, and is invigorating, inspiring and very personally rewarding. RSVP today and invite your friends to do the same. Every voice matters!

Connecticut Voices for Animals Day 2014

Date:	Friday, February 21, 2014
Time:	11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Place:	Connecticut State Capitol Legislative Office Building 300 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06106
Cost:	There is no charge to attend, but please register below so we can set up meetings with your state legislators.

*Please note that registration will close February 16.

Please RSVP in one easy step below. Click Here: http://www.aspca.org/fight-cruelty/advocacy-center/aspca-advocacy-events/connecticut-voices-animals-day-2014

Protect Chained Dogs- Please learn about CT's Dog Chaining Law and speak for the animals

In Connecticut it is now illegal for dogs to be chained outside in inclement weather.

If you see a chained dog outside during a weather advisory or warning, contact the animal control officer for the town in which the dog resides and demand action!

Here are the facts: Effective July 1, 2013, Connecticut prohibits dog chaining under each of these circumstances:

• Weather advisory or warning is issued by local, state or federal authorities such as severe thunderstorm watch, tornado warning, heat advisory, wind chill advisory, winter storm warning, etc.

• Severe weather such as heat, cold, rain, snow or hail that poses a risk to the health or safety of a dog based on breed, age or physical condition

• The tethered dog does not have swivels on both ends of the tether to prevent twisting and tangling, unless a person is in the presence of the dog

• The tether allows a dog to reach an object or hazard like a windowsill, edge of a pool, fence, public road or highway, or porch railing that poses a risk of injury, unless a person is in the presence of the dog

• The tether does not allow the dog to walk at least eight feet in any one direction

• The dog is tethered using a coat hanger, choke collar, prong type collar, head alter or any other collar, halter or device that is not specifically designed for a dog

If you have questions about the chaining laws or to report a potential violation, contact your local animal control officer (through your police department).

Click Here to Read the Law

Thank you for taking action for those dogs who are unable to protect themselves.