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Statewide Network    A statewide network is being formed by the Ohio Humane Education Association to help stop the killing of Ohio's homeless animals. Over 150,000 unwanted dogs and cats are needlessly killed in Ohio animal shelters every year. The vast majority of these animals, an estimated 80%, are adoptable animals capable of giving and receiving love, and becoming cherished family members. This statewide effort will result in a uniquely designed eighty-eight county network of individuals and groups working to end the killing of Ohio's dogs and cats. The Strategy to Reach A Dream    We share a dream with all who work to save animals, a dream that someday not far in the future, the killing of homeless animals will end. Killing adoptable dogs and cats is immoral and unacceptable. It is not the solution to pet overpopulation. In a civilized society, which we claim to be, this should have ended decades ago. The network strategy will involve 1) county coordination, 2) a comprehensive statewide web site, 3) public education.    The structure and activities of the network will be to: 1) reduce the number of animals going into shelters, 2) assist in getting animals out of shelters, and 3) put an end to inhumane practices in the sheltering and killing of unwanted animals. OHEA volunteers, serving as county coordinators, have already begun to gather information on what is going on in individual counties. From this information, the needs of each county will be assessed and problems addressed. The strength of the network will lie in the construction of a comprehensive web site for helping companion animals and in the educating of Ohio's communities. Without more education on the urgency of spaying and neutering and responsible and humane companion animal care, animal rescue efforts simply address the symptoms and not the underlying problems.    Every year the network outreach goals and activities will be expanded. Every year the number of dogs and cats will decrease as we work throughout Ohio to bring about change, progress, and hope to homeless animals.

How Can You Help_    The Ohio Humane Education Association still needs County Coordinators and volunteers. Even though your county may already have a coordinator, your help is needed as we build teams of individuals all over Ohio to educate the public and help homeless animals. Progress is measured in lives saved. Many individuals make a difference everyday, one animal at a time. By working together throughout Ohio, we can make a difference for thousands of homeless animals.

OHEA needs your monetary support in order to continue our efforts to make Ohio a safe place for all animals.

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