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Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues November 2020
AKC Government Relations team continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2020 Legislation Tracking page and click on “US Fed” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on the federal level include: COVID-19 – […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-november-2020/
| November 19, 2020
Legislative Alerts
MA House of Representatives to Begin Debating State Budget, Two Amendments Impacting Working Dogs Tomorrow, 11/10/20
Last week, the Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee released HB 5150, which establishes a state budget for 2021. 777 amendments to the bill have been filed for consideration, including two specifically impacting working dogs. Amendment #18 to H5150 – “Nero’s Bill” would allow emergency care and transportation for a police dog injured in the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ma-house-representatives-begin-debating-state-budget-two-amendments-impacting-working-dogs-tomorrow-11-10-20/
| November 9, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dog Athletes of the Month: Kahlua and Whiskey Advance Through Dog Sports
The first time Za'Ria Thomas took Kahlua paddle boarding, Kahlua was petrified. The Miniature American Shepherd has a thin undercoat, so the chilly California water quickly makes her cold. Unlike her 15-month-old brother, Whiskey, a true water dog who loves jumping off paddleboards and swimming, 20-month-old Kahlua likes to stay on the board and out […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-athlete-of-the-month-kahlua-and-whiskey/
| November 1, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Plott Hound History: Behind The Breed
Dogs can teach us a nation’s history as surely as any textbook. Trace the history of the coonhound, for example, and you’ll find a master class on how our fledgling nation flourished. The very first Americans were British, and so too were their dogs. But as America’s hounds evolved, they changed dramatically, just like the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/plott-hound-history-behind-breed/
| October 29, 2020
Legislative Alerts
San Antonio Update: City Council to Consider Animal Ordinances Changes This Week (Updated Contact Info Included)
The San Antonio City Council is scheduled to consider changes to the city’s animal ordinances at its meeting this Thursday, October 29, 2020. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9AM. As previously reported, the ordinance seeks to further limit breeding and restrict pet stores to sourcing dogs and cats only from an animal rescue […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/san-antonio-update-city-council-consider-animal-ordinances-changes-week-updated-contact-info-included/
| October 27, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues October 2020
State Issues: News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. California – AB 2257 addresses California’s new law regarding independent contractors being given the same benefits as employees. While it was unclear whether this would apply to judges for events, an amendment in the bill requested […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-october-2020/
| October 21, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues October 2020
Local/Other: Issues at the City, County, and Metropolitan Levels, and in U.S. Territories The AKC Government Relations Department is pleased to assist dog owners with canine legislation issues in their local communities, but we can't help unless we are aware of the proposal. Please contact us at (919) 816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org when new laws are discussed or […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/local-issues-october-2020/
| October 21, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues October 2020
AKC Government Relations team continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2020 Legislation Tracking page and click on “US Fed” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on the federal level include: U.S. Congress – […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-october-2020/
| October 21, 2020
Legislative Alerts
San Antonio City Council to Consider Limits on Sellers Permits and Sourcing Restrictions for Pet Stores
The San Antonio City Council is expected to consider a new animal ordinance that seeks to further limit breeding and restrict pet stores to sourcing dogs and cats only from an animal rescue organization, an animal control agency, or a county animal shelter licensed by the city. Currently, Sec. 5-106 of the city’s ordinances requires […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/san-antonio-city-council-consider-limits-sellers-permits-sourcing-restrictions-pet-stores/
| October 15, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues September 2020
The AKC Government Relations Department is pleased to assist dog owners with canine legislation issues in their local communities, but we can't help unless we are aware of the proposal. Please contact us at (919) 816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org when new laws are discussed or introduced in your city or county. We will provide you with resources and […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/local-issues-september-2020/
| September 18, 2020