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"Never,
never be afraid to do what's right especially if the well being of a person or animal is at stake. Society's
punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way."
-Martin
Luther King Jr.
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| After August 1st, 2009, Montcalm County Pets will no longer be sold by a Class B Dealer! |
Where Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?
Before the commissioner's meeting on Monday, April 27th, If you're in Montcalm County
and your dog went missing or endsed up at the county's animal shelter, there was a good chance he could end up in a research
facility. The shelter gave animals to a Class B Dealer. NO MORE. On April 27th, 6
of the Montcalm County commissioners voted to end the county's contract with a Class B Dealer. Our pets will no longer be given to
the dealer for him to sell for a profit to research facilities! HOWEVER, our work is NOT over. There are two more
counties who still practice pound seizure. We need your support for HB4663 which will end pound seizure in the whole
state of Michigan!
Cage 20- Montcalm County Animal
Shelter
Victim of Pound Seizure: Meet Cruella (E6993) Every year, millions of animals in need of sanctuary enter animal shelters across
the country. While many are lucky enough to find new homes, hundreds become victims of pound seizure, as they are purchased
by class B dealers who then sell the animals at an enormous profit to research and education facilities, where they are used
in invasive and oftentimes painful experimental procedures.
Such was the case with Cruella,
a shepherd cross who was found in Carson City (Montcalm County), Michigan, wearing a purple collar and chain, indicating that
she was once someone’s companion animal. Read the rest of the story... Now if you're up to it, read the following stories
and maybe, if you're on the fence about this issue, it'll change your mind. (these PDF files load quite fast)
Conan- a loving family pet sold with his identifying tags still attached.
Chance never had a "chance" at adoption.
LINKS TO OUR STORY
NEWS ARTICLES ABOUT OUR CAUSE...
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR MONTCALM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Ron Blanding
403 W High Street
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 225-7972
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Tom Lindeman 8060 S. Backus Road
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-4918
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Steven Crouse 8701
Session Rd Carson City, MI 48811 (989)
235-4696
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Ron Retzloff
786 S. Senator Rd.
Crystal,
MI 48818
(989) 235-6827
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John Johansen
3503 S. Monroe Rd.
Greenville,
MI 48838
(616) 754-5375
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Roger
Caris
8984 E. Deaner Rd.
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5875
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Coming
to Greenville starting May 26th, 2009
Low cost spay and neuter for those who can't afford
the regular cost at the vet. We also need volunteers to work at the clinics signing people in and taking money.
If you can help, email us at postmaster@cccmontcalm.org
WE WON!!!!!!!!
In a 6-3 vote on Monday, April 27th, Montcalm County commissioners voted to end the contract with
R&R Research!! We had over 80 people at our rally and well over 150 at the commissioners meeting! Because
of all of you, our pets will no longer be sold by a Class B Dealer to be used for research!!
MAKE
A DIFFERENCE!
ADOPT A NEW FAMILY MEMBER!
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