GENERAL ELECTION GOING TO THE DOGS

Crown Point, IN. -Sheriff Roy Dominguez of the Lake County Sheriff's Department and the No-Kill Lake County Animal Shelter will host a non-partisan BARK THE VOTE rally being promoted by national celebrities Schmitty and her side-kick Pudge. Schmitty the five pound Yorkie has reached national acclaim with her BARK THE VOTE campaign. The Schmitty Team Campaign Bus is traveling around the country holding Get-Out-The-Vote "Pup Rallies" to inspire folks to exercise their right to vote. Their efforts not only encourage folks to vote but they also help raise funds for NO-KILL SHELTERS around the country.

Schmitty's political statement, "A Poll Is Not A Place To Pee!" can also be found on T-shirts for humans and pets. 100% of all the net proceeds from the BTV buttons and T-shirts will go to DOGS WHO CARE, to help pets in need find loving homes. For more insight on BARK THE VOTE, check out Schmitty's website at: www.barkthevote.org.

Schmitty and Pudge are staying at the Radisson Holiday Star Hotel in Merrillville, Indiana. The community is invited to meet and greet the two Dressed In Black dark sunglasses sporting pooches at:

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