Let's Pass a Law! -- October 25, 2009

The Party Animals round on October 25th was a great success! Thank you to all those who hosted or attended a "Let's Pass a Law" Party. We appreciate your support!

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And congratulations to the winner of the 2009 "There Oughta Be a Law" contest, Cheryl Woodcock of North Dakota! Cheryl's concept would create a small tax credit for people who spay or neuter their pets. Each year between 4-6 million former pets enter our shelter system, with as many as 3-4 million killed simply because they do not have homes.

As the winner, Woodcock will receive a two-day trip to Washington, D.C. that will include a meeting with HSLF staff to discuss her proposed bill, a visit to Capitol Hill to lobby federal lawmakers, and a special feature in an upcoming edition of HSLF's bimonthly newsletter Humane Activist.

Party Animals is a grassroots house party network that brings people together on one night at the same time for a party with a purpose. Using tools provided by HSLF, party hosts create their own Web site, establish a fundraising goal, send invitations to friends and family and collect donations through a secure Web site.

The Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) is a social welfare organization that works to pass animal protection laws at the state and federal level, to educate the public about animal protection issues, and to support humane candidates for office.

Questions? Call 202-676-2314, or email partyanimals@hslf.org