We are a unified group of dog owners, dog lovers, dog trainers, advocates and concerned citizens educating the public and public officials on the societal impacts of companion animal legislation.  Our main goal is to be a resource for local and state governments and the public at-large regarding effective, equitable and non-discriminatory companion animal legislation.  

At this time, the most notable issue of focus is breed-specific legislation.  In particular, Canine Advocates of Ohio opposes all forms of breed-specific legislation and actively reaches out to educate local city council members, local authorities and Ohio representatives regarding the truth about targeting specific breeds of dogs.  

CAO provides packages of information, including studies, statistics, and other helpful information regarding breed-specific legislation to authorities charged with deciding the appropriate method of dealing with dangerous dogs.

Canine Advocates of Ohio is an all volunteer advocacy group.  CAO depends on the generous donations of its members and the public at-large to help defray the costs associated with printing, compiling and obtaining necessary educational information and shipping charges for the packages.