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Legislative Alerts
Riverside County Releases Details of Mandatory Spay/Neuter and Mandatory Microchip Ordinances
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has released the specifics of their mandatory spay/neuter ordinance and mandatory microchip proposal. The measure will require all dogs and cats to be spayed or neutered unless the owner qualifies for and purchases an intact animal license. A first violation of the mandatory spay/neuter ordinance can result in a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/riverside-county-releases-details-of-mandatory-spay-neuter-and-mandato/
| June 28, 2006
Legislative Alerts
San Antonio Considers Mandatory Spay/Neuter and Breeder Permits
The San Antonio City Council is considering a 5-Year Strategic Plan that includes mandatory spay/neuter and breeder permits, as well as creation of a bill of rights for animals. The plan was generated by the San Antonio Animal Care Services Advisory Board and will be presented to the city council at the June 29th meeting. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/san-antonio-considers-mandatory-spay-neuter-and-breeder-permits/
| June 20, 2006
Legislative Alerts
UPDATE: Indianapolis Holds Public Hearing on Dog Violence
The Indianapolis City Council has decided not to pursue breed-specific legislation. Councilwoman Sherron Franklin will be proposing a stricter dangerous dog ordinance that requires dogs that have been determined to be dangerous to be confined by a fence or specified structure and imposes a minimum $500 fine for violators. AKC thanks the fanciers and concerned […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-indianapolis-holds-public-hearing-on-dog-violence/
| June 16, 2006
Legislative Alerts
NY Crop/Dock Bill Dead for 2006
The New York State Legislature is now in recess, although they can be called back into special session at the behest of the Speaker of the Assembly or Governor Pataki. The recess signals the effective end to the proposed ear cropping/tail docking ban bill, A. 11242. Dog owners in New York and across the country […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ny-crop-dock-bill-dead-for-2006/
| June 28, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Your Voice is Needed Now – Model Opposition Letter Attached
Please send a letter to the New York Assembly Agriculture Committee To defeat A. 11242, the New York Assembly bill that will ban ear cropping and tail docking, we need the help of all fanciers. We strongly urge you to contact the members of the Assembly Agriculture Committee immediately and voice your opposition to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/your-voice-is-needed-now-model-opposition-letter-attached/
| May 16, 2006
Legislative Alerts
A Victory in California!
AB 2110 Fails to Pass Committee Assembly Bill 2110 was held yesterday in the Appropriations Committee Suspense File and can not move forward. The bill would have prohibited field trials in the state of California. Congratulations to all fanciers and field trial participants who worked to oppose this measure. California Bill Would Outlaw […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/a-victory-in-california/
| May 26, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Riverside County, CA Holds Public Meetings Regarding Mandatory Spay/Neuter Proposal
Update! The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has announced they are cancelling the remaining three meetings on the proposed mandatory spay/neuter ordinance until a draft can be finalized by county counsel. AKC thanks the many fanciers and concerned dog owners who attended the meeting on Saturday and we will post further information as soon […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/riverside-county-ca-holds-public-meetings-regarding-mandatory-spay-neu/
| June 6, 2006
Legislative Alerts
NEW CALL TO ACTION FOR AMENDED NY STATE CROP/DOCK BILL
Ear Cropping and Tail Docking Bill Amended A. 11242, the New York State Assembly bill to prohibit ear cropping and tail docking, has been amended. It is imperative that New York fanciers and concerned dog owners contact their Assemblymember and members of the Agriculture Committee immediately to oppose this legislation. The new version of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-call-to-action-for-amended-ny-state-crop-dock-bill/
| June 9, 2006
Legislative Alerts
LA Passes Mandatory Spay/Neuter – Other Areas Expected to Follow
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 to approve an ordinance yesterday that requires all dogs, except those that are law enforcement dogs, service dogs or that qualify as "competition" dogs to be spayed or neutered. The ordinance will go into effect June 3rd. For more details please read our previous alert on […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/la-passes-mandatory-spay-neuter-other-areas-expected-to-follow/
| May 4, 2006
Legislative Alerts
UPDATE! Berkeley Considers Breed-Specific Mandatory Spay/Neuter Proposal
The Berkeley Citizens Humane Commission will meet again on Wednesday, May 17th to discuss a proposal to require mandatory spay/neuter of all “pit bulls.” It is vital that responsible dog owners and concerned breeders attend this meeting. Fanciers are also encouraged to contact their representative on the Berkeley City Council to oppose this measure. The […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-berkeley-considers-breed-specific-mandatory-spay-neuter-proposa/
| May 4, 2006