Geauga Humane Society?’s Rescue Village
Opposes Ohio Issue 2
Position Statement
Geauga Humane Society?’s Rescue Village supports the humane treatment of all animals. We believe that farm animals, including those being raised for food, should have humane treatment for the duration of their lives. One of our agency?’s responsibilities is to enforce Ohio?’s animal cruelty laws in Geauga County. This is part of our mission. Our humane programs and services range from operating a shelter which offers companion animal adoptions to providing humane education that reaches thousands of Geauga and Northeast Ohio residents who live in cities, villages and rural farming areas.
We oppose Issue 2 because it will take rights away from Ohio voters regarding their food supply and their ability to ensure humane treatment of livestock and poultry. Instead, agricultural policy decision making will be in the hands of a board made up of 13 people appointed by the governor and legislators. If the voters?’ power is taken away, we can not ensure that this board will include representatives of family farmers, veterinarians, humane agencies, and experts opposed to inhumane treatment. To enshrine an industry-led board that has sweeping powers in the state constitution is a setback for the people and animals of this state.
If Issue 2 passes it will be harder to reform and improve the conditions and treatment of farm animals and poultry in Ohio. Current conditions include holding animals in pens and cages where they can not stand up, turn around or lie down comfortably. Laying hens, for example, are kept in cages no larger than a piece of notebook paper and live in their own body waste.
The interests of farmers and agricultural businesses need not be in opposition to improving the conditions in which livestock and poultry live. We urge our fellow Ohioans to
vote NO ON ISSUE 2.
The Board of Trustees has adopted this statement. Geauga Humane Society?’s Rescue Village is a nonpro
Opposes Ohio Issue 2
Position Statement
Geauga Humane Society?’s Rescue Village supports the humane treatment of all animals. We believe that farm animals, including those being raised for food, should have humane treatment for the duration of their lives. One of our agency?’s responsibilities is to enforce Ohio?’s animal cruelty laws in Geauga County. This is part of our mission. Our humane programs and services range from operating a shelter which offers companion animal adoptions to providing humane education that reaches thousands of Geauga and Northeast Ohio residents who live in cities, villages and rural farming areas.
We oppose Issue 2 because it will take rights away from Ohio voters regarding their food supply and their ability to ensure humane treatment of livestock and poultry. Instead, agricultural policy decision making will be in the hands of a board made up of 13 people appointed by the governor and legislators. If the voters?’ power is taken away, we can not ensure that this board will include representatives of family farmers, veterinarians, humane agencies, and experts opposed to inhumane treatment. To enshrine an industry-led board that has sweeping powers in the state constitution is a setback for the people and animals of this state.
If Issue 2 passes it will be harder to reform and improve the conditions and treatment of farm animals and poultry in Ohio. Current conditions include holding animals in pens and cages where they can not stand up, turn around or lie down comfortably. Laying hens, for example, are kept in cages no larger than a piece of notebook paper and live in their own body waste.
The interests of farmers and agricultural businesses need not be in opposition to improving the conditions in which livestock and poultry live. We urge our fellow Ohioans to
vote NO ON ISSUE 2.
The Board of Trustees has adopted this statement. Geauga Humane Society?’s Rescue Village is a nonpro
