United Lifts Ban On Shipping Dogs As Baggage
The American Kennel Club (AKC) has learned that as of February 15, 2003 United Airlines will eliminate the restrictions against shipment of dogs that were imposed in June of 2000, and again allow them to be shipped as either excess baggage, cargo or carry-on. "The many letters written to United by dedicated fanciers played a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/united-lifts-ban-on-shipping-dogs-as-baggage/
| February 14, 2003
Appeals Court Supports USDA, AKC
The US Court of Appeals sided with the USDA and AKC Tuesday in a case that would have made all residential breeders of dogs and cats subject to federal licensing and inspection. The ruling, which reversed a lower court's decision, rejects arguments by Doris Day Animal League and other animal rights groups that wanted to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/appeals-court-supports-usda-akc/
| January 15, 2003
Ask San Francisco Mayor to Veto ‘Guardian’
Despite dog owners' efforts, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors gave final approval to the proposed "guardian" ordinance on January 13th. The measure adds the term "guardian" wherever "owner" appears in San Francisco's municipal code. The ordinance will now be sent to the mayor, who has ten days to act on it. Residents should contact […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ask-san-francisco-mayor-to-veto-guardian/
| January 14, 2003
Last Chance to Stop San Francisco ‘Guardian’
On Monday, January 13th, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors will give final consideration to changes to the city's animal control regulations. The proposed amendments would add the term "guardian" wherever "owner" appears in San Francisco's municipal code. The measure passed first reading in early December and now needs only 6 votes to become law. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/last-chance-to-stop-san-francisco-guardian/
| January 10, 2003