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Legislative Alerts
Attention MA Fanciers: Calls Needed Now!
The AKC has learned that Massachusetts's budget bill was sent to conference committee late last week. Thanks in large part to lobbying efforts by purebred dog fanciers, the Senate version of the bill does not appear to contain any language that will impact breeders. However, the House version does still include an amendment that would […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/attention-ma-fanciers-calls-needed-now/
| June 1, 2004
Legislative Alerts
CA Breeder Bill Dies
AB 2513 effectively died on May 27, 2004 when sponsor Assembly Member Lloyd Levine moved the bill to the "inactive file" rather than push for a vote on the Assembly floor. May 28th was the deadline for all California bills to have passed their house of origin, so AB 2513 may not be considered again […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-breeder-bill-dies/
| June 1, 2004
Press Releases
AKC Offers Online Newsletter
The American Kennel Club announced today the initial delivery of Your AKC, an electronic newsletter delivered monthly to dog lovers' desktops. Currently, Your AKC has a circulation of 222,000 customers and year-end circulation figures are expected to be 350,000. Covering the complete world of AKC dogs, Your AKC will feature a broad range of articles […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-offers-online-newsletter/
| May 27, 2004
Chairman's Reports
May 2004 Chairman’s Report
It is well known that revenue from our registration services forms the major portion of AKC’s income. The slow but gradual decline in our registration numbers over the past years has been of concern to all of us. Therefore, it is gratifying to me to see the possible reversal of this trend with a steady […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2004-05/
| May 26, 2004
Press Releases
Keeping Canines Cool And Safe During Summer
With more pets and people enjoying warm weather activities, the American Kennel Club advises responsible dog owners to take special care of their dogs during the summer months. According to a recent AKC online poll of more than 1,000 dog owners, 90 percent said their pet influences their weekend/free time activities and 76 percent […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/keeping-canines-cool-and-safe-during-summer/
| May 21, 2004
Press Releases
Ronald McDonald House Donation
AKC President Dennis Sprung and COO John Lyons presented Noreen Strong, executive director of the Ronald McDonald House of Durham, a check for $2,000 on behalf of the AKC Community Events Team and all of the AKC employees. The money was used to redecorate one of the suites at the RMH into a dog-themed […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/ronald-mcdonald-house-donation-1/
| May 19, 2004
Chairman's Reports
Chairman’s Report – May 2004
It is well known that revenue from our registration services forms the major portion of AKC’s income. The slow but gradual decline in our registration numbers over the past years has been of concern to all of us. Therefore, it is gratifying to me to see the possible reversal of this trend with a steady […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2004-05-2/
| May 10, 2004
Press Releases
Ronald McDonald House Donation
As one enters the efficiency suite at the Ronald McDonald House in Durham, NC they are taken back to simpler days spent playing with dogs in the summertime. Painted on the walls is a mural of dogs playing ball in the grass, a Beagle sitting under an oak tree, a Dalmatian with his food […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/ronald-mcdonald-house-donation/
| May 7, 2004
Legislative Alerts
Continued Help Needed to Fight Boston BSL
Despite opposition from concerned dog owners and fanciers at a public hearing in Boston on Thursday, April 29th, legislators appear resolute in their support of a breed-specific ordinance. The proposal now heads to committee for further consideration. If enacted, the measure would: Require residents to register their "pit bulls" with the city at a cost […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/continued-help-needed-to-fight-boston-bsl/
| May 4, 2004
Legislative Alerts
Updated: Help Still Needed in MA!
The Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs reports that late-night budget talks in the House last week resulted in yet another change to Rep. Kujawksi's proposed breeder amendment. The final budget bill that was sent to the Senate for consideration now requires regulation for those who breed and sell more than five litters of puppies or […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/updated-help-still-needed-in-ma/
| May 3, 2004