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Legislative Alerts
Reminder: Help Still Needed in California!
There's still time to help oppose AB418, a bill to ban ear cropping, but fanciers must work quickly! With only a few short weeks to go before the Assembly Appropriations hearing, dog owners need to contact their representatives immediately with their concerns. Please see our April alert below for more information. [ Wednesday, April 13, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/reminder-help-still-needed-in-california/
| May 2, 2005
Press Releases
The AKC Awards 2005 Junior Scholarships
The American Kennel Club today announced that 58 Junior Scholarships have been awarded to students from 26 states. The scholarships for high school, college and graduate school students range from $1,000 to $5,000 each for a total of $100,000. "The Junior Scholarship program is a special way for AKC to honor the hard work and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-akc-awards-2005-junior-scholarships/
| April 28, 2005
Legislative Alerts
MA Federation Holds First-Ever Lobby Day
On Wednesday, April 20th, the Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners (Mass Fed) held its first-ever Lobby Day at the State House in Boston. The following is a summary of a report submitted by Charlotte McGowan, the federation’s Legislative Liaison. We extend our congratulations to all who participated in this very successful […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ma-federation-holds-first-ever-lobby-day/
| April 25, 2005
Press Releases
Colorado, Delaware and Texas Pass AKC Canine Good Citizenship Resolutions
Importance of Responsible Dog Ownership Now Recognized by 21 States New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC) applauds the state legislatures of Colorado, Delaware and Texas for recently passing AKC Canine Good Citizen® (CGC™) resolutions. The three states join 18 others and the U.S. Senate in recognizing the importance of responsible dog ownership, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/colorado-delaware-and-texas-pass-akc-canine-good-citizenship-resolutio/
| April 18, 2005
Press Releases
New AKC Registration Option Includes Companion Animal Recovery Enrollment
The American Kennel Club announces a new feature to its individual dog registration package that will give purebred dog owners the opportunity to register their dog with AKC and "stay connected for life." New owners can now enroll in the AKC Companion Animal Recovery System, at the same time – and on the same […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/new-akc-registration-option-includes-companion-animal-recovery-enrollm/
| April 15, 2005
Chairman's Reports
April 2005 Chairman’s Report
Rally is AKC's newest dog sport and it is sweeping the nation. It was created to promote a positive relationship between the dog and its owner. Rally is also the ultimate spectator sport. It is easy for spectators to understand and enjoy watching, even if they have never been to a dog show. Every station […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2005-04/
| April 12, 2005
Legislative Alerts
Immediate Help Needed to Oppose Texas BSL
Attention Texas dog owners! Rep. Al Edwards of Houston is sponsoring HB1096, a bill which would exempt any cities with a population of over 1.9 million from the current state law prohibiting breed-specific legislation. (Currently this includes the City of Houston only, but rapid growth in Dallas and San Antonio means these cities would be […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/immediate-help-needed-to-oppose-texas-bsl/
| April 7, 2005
Legislative Alerts
CA Ear Crop Bill Passes Committee
AB418 passed out of the Assembly Committee on Public Safety late yesterday afternoon. The bill, which would ban ear cropping of dogs, now moves to the Assembly Appropriations Committee for fiscal analysis and then on to the full Assembly. Although several concerned fanciers attended yesterday's hearing, they were considerably outnumbered by supporters of AB418. Additionally, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-ear-crop-bill-passes-committee/
| April 6, 2005
Legislative Alerts
Reminder! CA Ear Crop Hearing Pending
Attention California fanciers! Just a reminder that the Assembly Public Safety Committee will hold a hearing on SB418, a bill to ban ear cropping, on Tuesday April 5th at 9 a.m. in the State Capitol Building, Room 126. We need purebred dog owners to attend and respectfully show their opposition! For more background on AKC's […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/reminder-ca-ear-crop-hearing-pending/
| March 30, 2005
Legislative Alerts
UPDATE: CA Ear Crop Bill Developments
UPDATE! AB418 has been set for hearing in the Assembly Committee on Public Safety on Tuesday, April 5th at 9 a.m. in Room 126. The Animal Council is urging dog clubs to submit formal letters on their own letterhead to the committee consultant. Letters should be clearly marked "AB 418 - Dogs: animal cruelty: ear […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-ca-ear-crop-bill-developments/
| March 22, 2005