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Legislative Alerts
AKC Urges Fancy to Thank CA Bill Sponsor
The American Kennel Club this week issued a statement of thanks to Senator Liz Figueroa in appreciation of her recent removal of the ear cropping provision from SB1548. By amending the bill, the Senator was able to advance legislation that would enact beneficial regulatory changes to the veterinary community, without infringing on the rights of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/akc-urges-fancy-to-thank-ca-bill-sponsor/
| August 16, 2004
Press Releases
AKC Announces Nominees of 2005 Lifetime Achievement Awards
In its endless pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, The American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards were established in 1998 to honor our Fancy’s best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of dedication have led to significant contributions to our sport on a national level. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-nominees-of-2005-lifetime-achievment-awards/
| August 16, 2004
Legislative Alerts
Thank You Letter to Fancy
Dear Members of the Fancy: We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for all the wonderful work you did to defeat the proposed cropping ban in California. Your efforts, your voice, your commitment to fighting this battle made the difference, and we know we would not have won this challenge without you. There is […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/thank-you-letter-to-fancy/
| August 12, 2004
Press Releases
AKC Announces Winners Of The 2004 Awards For Canine Excellence (ACE)
Five Dogs From Around the Nation Demonstrate Unconditional Devotion and Awe-Inspiring Assistance to Mankind New York, NY – The American Kennel Club announced today the winners of the fifth annual Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE), which honor the extraordinary canine-human bond and the innumerable ways in which dogs meaningfully contribute to our lives. Awards […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-winners-of-the-2004-awards-for-canine-excellence-ace/
| August 10, 2004
Legislative Alerts
Update: AKC Federal Legislation Report
July saw the successful conclusion of two federal issues of importance to the dog fancy, both of which were supported by the AKC. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued its long-awaited final rule strengthening the federal Animal Care regulations applicable to commercial dog dealers. Also, Congress enacted the "Minor Use and Minor […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-akc-federal-legislation-report/
| August 9, 2004
Chairman's Reports
Chairman’s Report: August 2004
Each March, Delegates representing the AKC Member Clubs elect individuals from among their own number to serve as voting members of the AKC Board of Directors. In order to understand the significance of this process, it is important to understand how the AKC is governed. There are three distinct, but interrelated, groups of individuals with […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2004-08-2/
| August 9, 2004
Press Releases
AKC Employees Help Raleigh Police Department
On the evening of July 27, 2004 the Raleigh Police Department lost one of their beloved K-9 dogs. Nero, a four year old Belgian Malinois, was tragically killed in a training accident. Nero's death has taken a toll on the department. This is the second dog the department has lost in the last three months. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-employees-help-raleigh-police-department/
| August 6, 2004
Legislative Alerts
CA Ear Crop Win Due to United Effort
What began in June with an amendment to an otherwise widely-supported veterinary medical bill ended Wednesday when sponsor Senator Liz Figueroa agreed to remove the ear cropping ban from California SB1548. This victory is significant on many levels. Most obviously, California dog owners will now continue to enjoy the right to make their own informed, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-ear-crop-win-due-to-united-effort/
| August 5, 2004
Legislative Alerts
Proposed Albuquerque Ordinance Includes Breeding Restrictions
Albuquerque City Councilwoman Sally Mayer has proposed sweeping changes to the city's animal control ordinance that would drastically impact fanciers' rights to breed their dogs. To view the proposed changes click here: http://www.cabq.gov/council/animalord.pdf. The measure's restrictive provisions include: An annual $150 permit for each unaltered dog or cat over six months old. A $150 […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/proposed-albuquerque-ordinance-includes-breeding-restrictions/
| August 4, 2004
Legislative Alerts
CA Fanciers Celebrate SB1548 Win
California fanciers cheered at today’s Assembly Appropriations Committee hearing when Senator Liz Figueroa removed the ear cropping prohibition from SB1548. Stating that she did not want to jeopardize the otherwise non-controversial veterinary bill from passing, Senator Figueroa amended her bill to delete the ear cropping language, and the measure quickly passed out of committee with […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-fanciers-celebrate-sb1548-win/
| August 4, 2004