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Updates from across the state

Stay updated with the latest news from across the state. Learn about SNSI program updates, automation for rescue groups and shelters, SNAP online applications, increased cost, VETS reimbursement rates, and more.

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Updates from across the state

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  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 1-25 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

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

  5. Community Cats Program Directors - Indiana facebook.com/groups/881944685150791 Program directors, shelter directors, s/n clinic directors

  6. 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.

  7. JUNE 22 and 23 Indymegaadoptionevent.org

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. NEW THIS YEAR • Groups can set their own adoption fees

  11. Indymegaadoptionevent.org • Join our Facebook group for groups • groups@indymegaadoptionevent.org • Sign up soon - space is limited

  12. 2019 Legislative Update Sana Azem – Great Lakes Legislative Director ASPCAGovernmentRelations

  13. 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.

  14. Working to Ban Pet Leasing • Banned in California, Nevada, and New York.

  15. 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.

  16. Advocacy Brigade: Sign up to help pass animal welfare legislation! • Stay in Touch: Sana.Azem@aspca.org

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