Legislative Alerts

Last night, the Indianapolis City-County Council introduced a proposal to require all owners of intact dogs to register and comply with certain requirements for care and breeding.  This is in response to shelter population concerns in Indianapolis and Marion County. While the agenda is not yet posted, the proposal will likely be considered by the […]

Yesterday, July 8, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed legislation that addresses concerns regarding out-of-state dogs entering boarding kennels in the Commonwealth.  The new law will go into effect on September 6, 2024. Recent changes to Pennsylvania’s Dog Law (Act 18 of 2023), a certified certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) from a dog’s home state […]

Dog owners in Sherwood, Arkansas, are urged to take action in support of provisions in a proposed ordinance that would lift restrictions on ownership of “pit bull” dogs in the city. The proposal is currently tabled, and could be considered again at the next city council meeting on July 22, 2024. When available, the meeting […]

Summary: The City of Fresno has adopted a resolution that suspends the issuance of new unaltered dog licenses until the 3-month shelter occupancy rate average drops below 75 percent after the mayor signed the measure unanimously passed by the city council. As the city is currently above this threshold, the issuance of new unaltered dog […]

Today, the Pennsylvania Senate concurred on amendments to address concerns about boarding out-of-state dogs in the Commonwealth.  The bill now goes to Governor Josh Shapiro. Prior to final passage of Senate Bill 82, Representative John Lawrence (Dist. 13, Chester County) sponsored an amendment unanimously by adopted House that simply states that a CVI is not […]

As responsible dog owners and exhibitors, we do so much for our dogs.  Training, veterinary care, grooming – the list goes on.  One of the best things we can do is work together as club members, breeders, and handlers throughout the state to be a united federation in support of our dogs and our sport. […]

At the close of the 2024 session, the Delaware House of Representatives passed legislation that will regulate barking dogs across the state.  The bill now goes to the governor. Those who wish to comment or express concerns are encouraged to do so by contacting the Governor John Carney via email or telephone:  Dover Office: (302) […]

Tomorrow (July 2), the California Assembly Public Safety Committee will consider a bill that seeks to expand the definition of stalking to include behavior that seeks to harm or threaten a domestic violence victim’s pets, service animals, or emotional support animals. This bill would bring California in line with the federal stalking statute. AKC encourages […]

The Delaware House of Representatives will be considering a bill to regulate barking dogs in the state during Sunday’s (June 30, 2024) Sine die session starting at 2:00pm. Delaware residents are encouraged to contact the members of the House of Representatives to express your concerns with House Bill 124 which seeks to regulating barking dogs.  […]

Yesterday, the Massachusetts House of Representatives voted on an omnibus economic development bill, H. 4789, and rejected four dog-related amendments that had been filed for consideration. An amended H. 4789 will be given a new bill number and advance to the Senate. Similar amendments are expected to be filed for the Senate’s consideration in July. […]