1. Updates from across the state

2. SNSI Updates Programs for rescue groups & shelters
Automating so you will be able to request 1 – 10 certificates at a time, or for community cat programs
SNAP
Automating so SNAP applicants will be able to apply for certificates & pay online
Increasing cost from $20 to $25

3. SNSI Updates All programs No more expired certificates VETS
Increasing vet reimbursement rates by $10 across the board

6. http://petsaliveindiana.org/ spayneuter/transport/

8. Community Cats Program Directors - Indiana
facebook.com/groups/
Program directors, shelter directors, s/n clinic directors

9. ShelterAnimalsCount.org Dogs and cats only at this time
Takes 5 – 10 minutes a month
They send monthly reminders
What are the goals? Here’s a few…
Collect and share shelter data for increased transparency and evaluation.
Accurate counting of animals entering and leaving shelters on a local, regional, state, and national basis.
Allow organizations to compare their data with that of other organizations
Supported by PetSmart Charities, Best Friends, Maddie’s Fund, Petco, ASPCA, HSUS, others.

10. Indymegaadoptionevent .org
JUNE 22 and 23
Indymegaadoptionevent .org

11. FACTS
5 years/10 events, over 30 groups each event, over 7000 animals adopted
Return rate 2-3% (many groups report this is as good as or better than their normal rate)
Rescues and shelters do their own adoptions
We provide volunteer help and have a full medical staff at the event

12. FACTS No minimum number of animals to bring
NO time limit. You can choose to adopt or not!
Home visits are permitted but you must have them done during event hours and finalize your adoptions
We provide crates if needed
We advertise to families and the vast majority of people attending are families

13. Groups can set their own adoption fees
NEW THIS YEAR
Groups can set their own adoption fees

14. Indymegaadoptionevent.org Join our Facebook group for groups
Sign up soon - space is limited

15. 2019 Legislative Update Sana Azem – Great Lakes Legislative Director
ASPCA Government Relations

16. Pet Leasing
New financing scheme offered by some pet stores and online puppy retailers.
Consumer is not considered the owner under the terms of the agreement.
Misleads consumers.
Predatory practice that exploits consumers and animals.

17. Working to Ban Pet Leasing
Banned in California, Nevada, and New York. -

18. House Bill 1447 Would ban the leasing of pets in Indiana.
Authored by Representative Woody Burton.
Co-Authored by Representative Jeff Ellington.
Sponsored by Senators Eric Bassler, Andy Zay, John Ruckelshaus, and J.D. Ford.
January 15:
First Reading: Referred to House Committee on Financial Institutions
January 29:
Passed by House Committee on Financial Institutions
January 31:
Second Reading: Ordered Engrossed
February 4:
Third Reading: Passed by House
-Feb 5- Senate co-sponsors added
-Bill will need to go through same process in Senate. Second reading deadline for House bills in Senate is April 15, and third reading deadline for House bills in Senate is April 16.
-Session adjourns on April 29.
February 5:
Referred to Senate
February 27:
First Reading: Referred to Senate Committee on Insurance and Financial Institutions
April 3: Passed by Senate Committee on Insurance and Financial Institutions

19. Advocacy Brigade: Sign up to help pass animal welfare legislation!
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