ACTION > What You Can Do
- Contact
your state Senator and Representative and tell them you want to see
pound seizure banned in Minnesota. If you are not sure who represents
you and you live in the metro area, call the House Public Information
Services at 1-651-296-2146 and the operator will connect you directly
to your Representative's or Senator's office. If you live outside the
metro area, call 1-800-657-3550.
You can also find your state legislators at: www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/Districtfinder.asp. The online District Finder is very easy to use. Once on the site, you'll be asked to enter your address, city, state and zip code. The site will then give your district along with the names, email addresses, phone numbers and a photo of your legislators.
- Sign the
online petition. We will then email you when
a pound seizure bill is introduced into the legislature, keep you posted
on the bill's status, and let you know when your help is needed in contacting
legislators. (We will not sell or share your contact information).
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Spread the word by telling your family, friends, and co-workers about the pound seizure law — the majority of Minnesotans aren't aware this law exists and are horrified when they find out about it. Print copies of our pound seizure brochure and distribute the brochures at dog parks, at events, at work, in your neighborhood, at schools, and to your family and friends.
- Make a donation
of at least $5.00 and you'll receive a pet ID tag which says
your pet may not be turned over to a research facility if lost and impounded.
By law, pounds and shelters must honor such tags.
- Make donation
of at least $10.00 and you'll receive a "Ban Pound Seizure"
bandana for your pet to wear to support the cause.
- Make a donation of at least $15.00 and you'll receive a "Ban Pound Seizure" dog tee for your pet to wear to the dog park. Dog tees come in x-small (fits dogs 6-9 pounds), small (10-14 pounds), and medium (21-30 pounds).
