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Legislative Alerts
CA AB 1634 – Action Alert
Since the introduction of CA AB 1634, a bill that makes spay/neuter mandatory for all dogs over 4 months unless the owner qualifies for an intact dog permit, AKC has been actively involved in an opposition campaign. We thank the many individuals and clubs and organizations who have joined our opposition and sent letters, e-mails […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-ab-1634-action-alert/
| April 12, 2007
Legislative Alerts
CA Spay/Neuter Bill Vote To Be April 24th
Today, the California Assembly Business and Professions Committee discussed Assembly Bill 1634, known as the California Health Pets Act. However, at the request of its sponsor, Assemblyman Lloyd Levine, the bill will be further considered at the committee's April 24th meeting, during which a vote will be taken. It is possible that AB 1634 will […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-spay-neuter-bill-vote-to-be-april-24th/
| April 11, 2007
Chairman's Reports
April 2007 Chairman’s Report
The Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) reaches out to the public in a compelling way like no other AKC awards program. It's about more than great dogs and dedicated people, it's about their relationship with each other. And it's more than an award, it's a celebration of that extraordinary canine-human bond that exists between no […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2007-04/
| April 10, 2007
Press Releases
2007 Outstanding Sportsmanship Award Honorees Listed On AKC Web Site
--New Program for Member Clubs Offers AKC Medallion-- New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce that the first recipients of the AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award are now listed in the “Awards and Honors” section of the AKC web site. In the AKC’s ongoing effort to recognize and celebrate […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2007-outstanding-sportsmanship-award-honorees-listed-on-akc-web-site/
| April 5, 2007
Legislative Alerts
URGENT – CA Spay/Neuter Bill to Be Amended – Continued Opposition Needed!
Assembly Bill 1634, the California bill that will require any dog or cat over the age of four months to be spayed or neutered will be revised with even more burdensome requirements. The bill still does not make any provision for animals in the state only for a short time or those who are competing […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-ca-spay-neuter-bill-to-be-amended-continued-opposition-needed/
| April 5, 2007
Press Releases
Winners Crowned at AKC National Agility Championship in Sunbury, Ohio
More than 1,000 of the Nation's Most Athletic Dogs Competed for Top Honors Agility events allow dogs to demonstrate their athleticism and versatility by racing against the clock and overcoming a challenging course of different obstacles. Success requires proper training, as it is a sport of physical skill, control, patience and – most importantly – […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/winners-crowned-at-akc-national-agility-championship-in-sunbury-ohio/
| April 4, 2007
Legislative Alerts
Introduction of Tethering Bills in Multiple States
The Canine Legislation Department is currently monitoring numerous state bills proposing laws that would ban, restrict, or limit the practice of tethering dogs. AKC recognizes that under certain circumstances, responsible tethering is an appropriate method of containing a dog. As many of these bills severely restrict a dog owner’s right to responsibly tether an animal, many […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/introduction-of-tethering-bills-in-multiple-states/
| April 3, 2007
Legislative Alerts
California Mandatory Spay/Neuter Bill Assigned to Committee – Speak Out Now!
California Assembly Bill 1634, known as the California Healthy Pets Act, was assigned to the Assembly Business and Professions Committee on Monday, March 26. It seeks to require the mandatory spaying or neutering of all dogs or cats over four months of age, unless the owner acquires an intact animal permit. It is imperative that […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-mandatory-spay-neuter-bill-assigned-to-committee-speak-out/
| March 27, 2007
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Strengthens Breeder Inspections Protocol
AKC Compliance Department Lowers Litter Threshold; Rewards Good Breeders In keeping with its mission of upholding the integrity of the registry and protecting the welfare of purebred dogs, the American Kennel Club® has announced a new protocol for its inspections program. Inspections of breeders who register with AKC focus on monitoring and enforcing accurate […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-strengthens-breeder-inspections-protocol/
| March 21, 2007
Press Releases
AKC Announces Future Location for Raleigh Operations Center
-- Move Slated for 2008 -- The American Kennel Club® announced today plans to move its Raleigh Operations Center from its current location at 5580 Centerview Drive to the Brier Creek Corporate Center in Raleigh. The move is expected to occur in mid-2008. The Brier Creek building is currently under construction. The Brier Creek […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-future-location-for-raleigh-operations-center/
| March 20, 2007