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Legislative Alerts
Mandtory Spay/Neuter Enacted in Claremore, OK
The City of Claremore, Oklahoma, has recently enacted a mandatory spay/neuter ordinance for all dogs and cats owned by city residents. The ordinance does not apply to anyone not residing within Claremore city limits or to any non-residents participating in dog events in the city. The new law requires all dog and cat owners to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/mandtory-spay-neuter-enacted-in-claremore-ok/
| September 22, 2009
Press Releases
Cast Your Vote for the Canine King of TV
American Kennel Club® & AOL’s PawNation.Com Ask America to Bark Back With Their Favorite TV Pooch New York, NY – From Frasier’s Eddie and The Little Rascals’ Petie to The Brady Bunch’s Tiger and Blue from Blues Clues, dogs have always had a profound impact on television. But who is the most famous of them […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/cast-your-vote-for-the-canine-king-of-tv/
| September 22, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Wisconsin Breeders Bills to be Heard Sept. 23
Two committees of the Wisconsin legislature will consider separate breeders bills in a joint meeting on Wednesday, September 23, at 10:00 AM. The Assembly Committee on Consumer Protection and the Senate Committee on Small Business, Emergency Preparedness, Technical Colleges, and Consumer Protection will consider Assembly Bill 250 and Senate Bill 208. The American Kennel Club […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/wisconsin-breeders-bills-to-be-heard-sept-23/
| September 21, 2009
Press Releases
Clermont, KY to Host American Kennel Club® National Tracking Invitational
Top Tracking Canines to Show Off Their Skills During Invitational Ten of the top tracking dogs in the nation will compete at the American Kennel Club (AKC®) National Tracking Invitational on September 19-20, 2009, at the Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest in Clermont, Kentucky. Held for the fourth time, this prestigious bi-annual event is a […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/clermont-ky-to-host-american-kennel-clubr-national-tracking-invitation/
| September 17, 2009
Press Releases
Winners Announced in Meet the Breeds Student Art Contest
New York, NY –The American Kennel Club® and Cat Fanciers’ Association® are pleased to announce the results of the Meet the Breeds™ Art Contest. "Best in Show – Overall" and "Best in Show – Dog" were awarded to Alyssa, a 16-year– old 9th grader from Trumbull High School in Trumbull, CT. Alyssa’s portrait of a […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/winners-announced-in-meet-the-breeds-student-art-contest/
| September 16, 2009
Chairman's Reports
September 2009 Chairman’s Report
-- Happy 125th Birthday AKC -- New York, NY– This Thursday, September 17, 2009, marks AKC’s 125th anniversary. Since 1884, we have maintained the definitive registry of purebred dogs and governed thousands of annual canine competitions. We have always remained true to our original mission of promoting the sport and breeding for type and function […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2009-09/
| September 15, 2009
Legislative Alerts
CA Senate Bill 250 Will not Move This Year
Senator Dean Florez, the author of Senate Bill 250, has issued a press release stating that the bill will be put on hold until the legislature reconvenes in January 2010. AKC thanks the clubs, and responsible owners and breeders who took the time to educate their legislators about this issue. We encourage you all to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-senate-bill-250-will-not-move-this-year/
| September 10, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Update: Senate Approves Nomination of Sunstein for Regulatory Czar
As expected, the U.S. Senate last night approved, 63-35, the nomination of Cass Sunstein to be Director of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) at the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. The role, also known as the "Regulatory Czar" is responsible for overseeing regulatory policy throughout the government. The nomination was approved […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-senate-approves-nomination-of-sunstein-for-regulatory-czar/
| September 10, 2009
Legislative Alerts
CA Senate Bill 250 Fails Initial Vote – Thank Your Legislators!
California Senate Bill 250 failed on the Assembly Floor 28-42. Forty-one votes were needed for passage, meaning Senator Florez needs 13 additional votes to pass SB 250. The bill was noticed for Reconsideration today which requires 41 votes to pass. Then the bill could be taken up for another vote prior to the close of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-senate-bill-250-fails-initial-vote-thank-your-legislators/
| September 9, 2009
Press Releases
AKC and Bayer’s K9 Advantix® Announce Winners of Veterinary Technician Scholarships
-- Seventeen Vet Tech Students Honored -- New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Bayer, K9 Advantix® along with the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) are pleased to announce the winners of the AKC Bayer K9 Advantix Veterinary Technician Scholarships. Two scholarships in the amount of $2,500 and 15 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-and-bayers-k9-advantixr-announce-winners-of-veterinary-technician/
| September 4, 2009