CHANGING THE LAW | Who to contact

If you believe state laws should update so that dogs should not live outside on chains their entire lives, you can contact your state legislators. Issues the laws can address could include the length of time a dog can be tethered outside, how long a tether must be, the weight of a chain, extreme cold and adequate shade. Visit Henderson, Nev.’s web site for more ideas at www.cityofhenderson.com.

MAHONING COUNTY

State Rep. Ronald V. Gerberry, D-59th, 77 S. High St., 10th Floor, Columbus OH 43215. Email him through his website, www.ohiohouse.gov/ronald-v-gerberry, or at rep59@ohiohouse.gov.

State Rep. Robert F. Hagan, D-58th, 77 S. High St. 10th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215. Email him through his website, www.ohiohouse.gov/robert-f-hagan, or at rep58@ohiohouse.gov.

TRUMBULL COUNTY

State Rep. Sean O’Brien, D-63rd, 77 S. High St., 11th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215. Email him at rep63@ohiohouse.gov.

State Rep. Tom Letson, D-64th, 77 S. High St., 11th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215. Email him through his website, www.ohiohouse.gov/tom-letson, or at rep64@ohiohouse.gov.

state senators

State Sen. Capri Cafaro, D-32nd, Senate Building, 1 Capitol Square, Ground Floor, Columbus, OH 43215, email her through her website, www.ohiosenate.gov/cafaro

State Sen. Joe Schiavoni, D-33rd, Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, 3rd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215. Email him through his website, www.ohiosenate.gov/schiavoni