BROCHURE: Healthy and Safe

This multi-page pdf gives a general overview of the problem of inhumane dog and cat breeding in Minnesota and the need for breeder regulation. Includes photos and reasons for regulation.

Click for pdf: Healthy & Safe Brochure

Thousands of copies of this brochure have been printed on newprint (as a fold-out paper) and are being distributed throughout Minnesota.

FLYER: Help pass S.F. 462 / H.F. 702

Educate legislators and people in your community about the Dog and Cat Breeder Regulation Bill (S.F. 462/H.F. 702), which will license, inspect and regulate commercial dog and cat breeders. Can be printed in color or black and white.

Click for pdf: S.F. 462/H.F. 702 

REGULATE INDUSTRY: Pass S.F. 462 / H.F. 702

Below are additional materials to help educate legislators, friends and neighbors about the need for dog/cat breeder regulation. 

First link below is designed with four strips to a sheet. Print on 65# paper stock and cut with white border around each. Second link is a 8x11.5 sheet. Can be printed in color or black & white.

• S.F. 462/H.F. 702 Dog and Cat Breeder Regulation (four strips to sheet)

• Why Regulation (one-page sheet with 10 reasons)

RAISE AWARENESS: Inform Others

Raise awareness of inhumane dog and cat breeding. Drive people to website to learn more and sign petition. Cards are designed with a variety of photos — all from Minnesota breeders.

PHOTOCARDS: These are 8.5 x 11 sheets designed with 4 cards to a page. Recommend printing on heavier paper stock (#65). Once printed, each card should be cut separately (allow for white border around each) and distributed. Multiple versions:

• Product Or Companion? (4 cards)

• Stop inhumane breeding (4 cards; graphic)

• Stop inhumane breeding (4 cards; graphic)

• Minnesota is better than this (4 cards; graphic)

• Minnesota is better than this (4 cards; graphic)

RAISE AWARENESS: Mini-Posters

These are 8.5 x 11 sheets to be posted on a bulletin board. Once printed, tabs at bottom need to be hand cut (on the lines) so people can rip off tag with website. Versions:

• What Other Industry?

• A Minnesota Problem: Puppy Mills

• They Live In Our Homes.

REPORT FRAUD AND ABUSE: File A Complaint

Certain breeders, pet stores and others commit consumer fraud, cruelty and tax evasion as it relates to animals. A complaint must be filed for authorities to act. Educate others to "report it".

PHOTOCARDS: These are 8.5 x 11 sheets - each designed with 4 cards or strips to a page. Recommend printing on heavier paper stock (#65). Once printed, each card should be cut separately (allow for white border around each) and distributed. One sheet:

• Report It / File A Complaint (four cards)

• Report It: 5 Ways (four strips)

 

REDUCE DEMAND: Protest Pet Stores

Puppies and kittens are mass-produced in Minnesota by large breeding kennels and sold to consumers through pet stores. Educate people not to buy from a pet store.

PHOTOCARDS: These are 8.5 x 11 sheets designed with 4 cards to a page. Recommend printing on heavier paper stock (#65). Once printed, each card should be cut separately (allow for white border around each) and distributed. Multiple versions:

• I Am Not A Product (four cards)

• Save A Life (four cards)

• Never Buy A Pet From A Pet Store (four cards)

POSTERS: Posters can be printed and used at legal protests at pet stores that sell live animals. File size is large; 18" x 24." Should be mounted on cardboard or foamcore. For artwork, go to:

• Protests (6 poster versions)