The Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation is sponsoring "Misery in Missouri: Dogs Can't Vote... You Can!", an art exhibit designed to raise awareness about Missouri's puppy mill industry.

The art exhibit will be on display at Framations Art Gallery located at 218 North Main Street in St. Charles, Mo. from March 20 - April 3, with a preview benefit party on March 19th, 2010 6-8pm. This 4th annual art exhibit will tour Missouri thru October 2010.

Missouri has earned a reputation as the "Puppy Mill Capital of the United States" due to its many unsanitary, overcrowded, and poorly regulated commercial dog breeding facilities. According to a state audit report released in July 2008, the Department of Agriculture had failed to inspect 40 percent of the state's known licensed commercial breeders as required by law.

It has been 18 years since the 1992 Animal Care Facilities Act was passed, and Missouri still remains the "Puppy Mill Capital of the United States". Missouri has three times as many commercial breeders as any other state in the country. The Alliance is calling upon the public to become part of the exhibit by adding their signatures to a special interactive artwork called "Show Me" by local artist Ken Farris. The public will also be encouraged to contact their elected officials about puppy mills.

Regular exhibit hours are 10AM - 6PM Tuesday - Saturday, 12-5PM Sunday, and Closed Mondays. More information about the exhibit can be found at www.maal.org. Donations received will benefit Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation.

Each of the pieces in this compelling exhibit will include comments from the artists, adding even more depth and emotion to the overall effect. All of the artwork was created by Missouri artists.
Questions? E-mail mail@maal.org or call 314.361.3944.