CA Alert: Ask City of Bakersfield to Not Proceed with New Animal Ordinances, Amendments on Sept. 11
September 9, 2019 The Bakersfield City Council will address both new animal ordinances and amendments to existing ordinances on Wednesday, September 11. These will, among other things, require any animal that is picked up twice as a stray to be spayed or neutered, regardless of the time between the impounds. The proposals will also designate […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-alert-ask-city-bakersfield-not-proceed-new-animal-ordinances-amendments-sept-11/
| September 9, 2019
Indiana: Hamilton County Considering New Hobby Breeder Restrictions on Monday (9/9)
September 5, 2019 The Hamilton County Commission has scheduled a public hearing for Monday, September 9, to obtain input on numerous proposed changes to the animal control code, including further regulations of hobby breeders and troublesome new definitions of “backyard breeder” and “puppy mill”. Those who reside or participate in events in Hamilton County are […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/indiana-hamilton-county-considering-new-hobby-breeder-restrictions-monday-9-9/
| September 5, 2019
North Carolina: Swain County to Discuss New Animal Control Ordinance Tomorrow (9/5)
September 4, 2019 The Swain County (NC) Board of Commissioners has scheduled a public hearing for tomorrow (Thursday, September 5) to get input on the county’s first animal control ordinance. The proposed ordinance as currently posted on the county website and confirmed by the Clerk to the County Board would establish a county Animal Services […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/north-carolina-swain-county-discuss-new-animal-control-ordinance-tomorrow-9-5/
| September 4, 2019
MA Alert: Hearing Next Tuesday on “Irresponsible Breeding” and “Importation of Animals” bills and regulation of Research, Boarding and Daycare Facilities
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 On Tuesday, September 10th, multiple animal bills will be reviewed by the Massachusetts Joint Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Committee. The American Kennel Club (AKC) strongly encourages those who reside in Massachusetts to contact the committee to express significant concerns with two bills. SB 504 “Irresponsible Breeding Practices” requiring anyone breeding […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ma-alert-hearing-next-tuesday-irresponsible-breeding-importation-animals-bills-regulation-research-boarding-daycare-facilities/
| September 3, 2019