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Help educate people about inhumane dog and cat breeding and what they can do to protect animals from harm. The materials below can be downloaded and distributed.

NOTE: There are a variety of messages and photos used in these materials. Choose what you feel is appropriate for your own community. Some photos are graphic and may be disturbing for some people to see. Please be respectful in how they are distributed.

Due to the fact that these materials contain photos, it may take a moment for each file to download when link is clicked. Thanks for your patience.

	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 & Safety Brochure Thousands of copies of this brochure have been printed and are being distributed throughout Minnesota.
	FLYER: S.F. 36 / H.F. 84 This one page pdf (can be printed in color or black and white) highlights the situation in Minnesota (why regulation is needed) and gives a brief overview of the Dog and Cat Breeder Regulation Bill (S.F. 36/H.F. 84). Please print and distribute. Click for pdf: FLYER S.F. 36/H.F. 84

	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)

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