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Legislative Alerts
Ohio Court Rules BSL Unconstitutional
The Sixth District Court of Appeals in Ohio handed responsible dog owners a monumental victory last week when it ruled that local and state breed-specific "vicious" dog laws were unconstitutional. In a 2-1 decision, the Court held that Toledo Municipal Code 505.14a. (limiting ownership to one "pit bull" per household) and Ohio Revised Code 955.11 […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ohio-court-rules-bsl-unconstitutional/
| March 7, 2006
Press Releases
Kentucky Joins Growing List of States to Pass AKC Canine Good Citizen Resolutions
-- Importance of Responsible Dog Ownership Now Recognized by 23 States -- As a state that is fighting extremely restrictive dog ordinance proposals, Kentucky has joined the growing list of states that have passed AKC Canine Good Citizen® (CGC™) resolutions. Kentucky's CGC resolution endorses the CGC program and acknowledges that problems related to dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/kentucky-joins-growing-list-of-states-to-pass-akc-canine-good-citizen/
| March 3, 2006
Press Releases
AKC Chairman Says Recent Pennsylvania Kennel Seizure Illustrates Need for Legislation
AKC Board Chairman Ron Menaker today commented on the seizure of several hundred dogs from a kennel in Chester County, PA, citing it as an example of the need for more comprehensive legislation to protect pets. "This very sad case is an example of why we support the Pet Animal Welfare Statute (PAWS)," said […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-chairman-says-recent-pennsylvania-kennel-seizure-illustrates-need/
| March 1, 2006
Legislative Alerts
MA and NY Consider Homeowner’s Insurance Bills
The AKC has learned that MA H4516 and NY A1824--bills to prohibit insurance companies from discriminating against homeowners based on the breed of dog they own--will very soon be considered by their respective state legislatures. The American Kennel Club believes that insurance companies should determine coverage of a dog-owning household based on the dog's deeds, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ma-and-ny-consider-homeowners-insurance-bills/
| February 28, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Update: VT Ear Cropping Bill Scheduled for Hearing
The Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs reports that S250, a bill to prohibit ear cropping in Vermont, has been scheduled for a hearing before the House Agriculture Committee on March 15th. Time and location are yet to be determined. Dog owners are strongly encouraged to attend the hearing and urge opposition to the bill! Vermont […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-vt-ear-cropping-bill-scheduled-for-hearing/
| February 28, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Oklahoma BSL Update!
Oklahoma dog owners report that Rep. Paul Wesselhoft's H2657 and H2658 have died in the Health and Human Services Committee. These bills would have permitted cities and counties to enact breed-specific legislation, action that is currently prohibited by state law. Committee members listened closely to concerned dog owners who argued for better enforcement of stronger […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oklahoma-bsl-update/
| February 24, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Update: Illinois Legislation
Fanciers have worked hard and have made significant progress in the Illinois State Legislature, which is considering several dangerous dog and breed-specific bills. Fanciers are also working to oppose breed-specific legislation (BSL) in Chicago. Below is an update on current "hot" initiatives facing Illinois residents. In the General Assembly: As Illinois dog owners may recall, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-illinois-legislation/
| February 24, 2006
Press Releases
Highlights from the February 2006 Board Meeting
Highlights from the February 2006 meeting of the AKC Board of Directors are as follows: The Board approved a revised policy concerning visiting judges. The following actions were taken: The policy adopted at the July 2005 Board meeting was reaffirmed. However, the number of all-breed shows a visiting judge may do in a calendar […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/highlights-february-2006-board-meeting/
| February 16, 2006
Legislative Alerts
$200 Intact Animal Fee Proposed in Sacramento
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will hold a workshop on February 21st to discuss instituting a $200 intact animal fee, part of the proposed Animal Overpopulation Ordinance. The current license fee for an intact animal is $30. Fanciers are encouraged to attend the meeting which will be held at 2:30 in the Board Chambers […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/200-intact-animal-fee-proposed-in-sacramento/
| February 15, 2006
Press Releases
AKC Seeks Entries from Across the Nation for 7th Annual Awards for Canine Excellence
Is Your Dog Among the Country's Bravest, Boldest and Best Companions? New York, NY — Is your canine the kind that always lifts your spirits when you're feeling blue? Do you know a dog that helps the sick feel better? Heard of a pooch who played a role in a dramatic rescue? If so, what […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-seeks-entries-from-across-the-nation-for-7th-annual-awards-for-can/
| February 14, 2006