Help needed.

God works in mysterious ways. Out of something bad comes something good. Almost one year ago a lady from Pendleton County, KY, was told her dog had been shot. On a cold, wet December day, just before Christmas she got a call telling her about her beloved dog, Brier Brown. I saw a news article about it and did some research and called her. A neighbor had shot Brier just because. He went to court and the dog owner feels she got justice. Out of this tragedy we became friends.

On November 09, 2008, I watched my neighbor coax and shoot a small dog. There had been three dogs together that had left their yard, only two returned home. The local animal control in my area said there wasn't anything they could do because the dogs were on his property. I offered to testify against the neighbor. My husband and I did some research and found the owner of the dog. Out of this tragedy we became friends.

I am asking for help in doing research on Kentucky Law regarding

less senseless killings like these. I am located in Northern Kentucky and any help would be appreciated. I also have reported a possible puppy mill jusr down the street from me. I was told to get evidence that it was actually there and "something would be done" I don't want to wait, any suggestions.

I want to start a movement that will put a stop to this and that will give support to anyone who has lost a pet.  I want law enforcement on every level to know that the needless shooting of any animal will not be tolerated.

Please help if you can, it will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Pat

This is a gut-ripping story.  It sickens me.

I have some suggestions: 

Join www.humanevoters.org   There are people in your area who are already members, but you need to form a local chapter.  Essentially, it is a group of people who care about animals...and you elect people who care about animals.

Ask the ASPCA what you can do.  Maybe they will have suggestions.

Try to find an animal advocate LAWYER to help you....there are many.  Do a search on ask.com or Google.  I can't remember how they are listed.

Get together with other good people in your area (maybe run some free ads, meet in a library once a month, etc.) and discuss what you can do. 

Get together with people who obviously care about animals now (rescues, etc.), check on Petfinder.  Again, discuss what you can do.  Meet once a month or more often (VFW halls, library, etc., wherever they'll allow public meetings).

You CAN change laws in your area.  The ASPCA has instructions on how to lobby.  You need to work with many other people, though, as one person can't do it all.  Get the help of local, county or state politicians. 

Do a search on ask.com or Google including words like:  change laws or animal rights laws, etc.  ANYONE can do this in any state.