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Legislative Alerts
NJ ACTION ALERT: CONTACT STATE SENATORS TODAY; URGE SUPPORT OF CONDITIONAL VETO OF S.3041
It is imperative that all New Jersey residents contact their state senator and respectfully urge them to vote against any proposal to override the Governor's conditional veto of S.3041.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-action-alert-contact-state-senators-today-urge-support-of-conditional-veto-of-s-3041/
| May 22, 2017
Legislative Alerts
New York Bill Advances Requiring Non-Economic Damages for Loss of a Pet ‘ Contact the Assembly
A bill is moving in the New York Assembly that would require someone to pay for non-economic damages in cases involving the wrongful death of or injury to a companion animal. This would mean that in addition to the fair monetary value of the animal and veterinary bills, a person would be liable for the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-bill-advances-requiring-non-economic-damages-for-loss-of-a-pet-contact-the-assembly/
| May 17, 2017
Legislative Alerts
NJ REMINDER: CONTACT STATE SENATORS TODAY; URGE SUPPORT OF CONDITIONAL VETO OF S.3041
It is imperative that all New Jersey residents contact their state senator and respectfully urge them to vote against any proposal to override the Governor's conditional veto of S.3041.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-reminder-contact-state-senators-today-urge-support-of-conditional-veto-of-s-3041/
| May 15, 2017
Legislative Alerts
CALIFORNIA ALERT: AB 485 SCHEDULED FOR COMMITTEE VOTE ON WED., MAY 17 ‘ EXPRESS OPPOSITION NOW
Assembly Bill 485 is scheduled for consideration and a vote by the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, May 17. Like many other measures that reference 'retail pet sales" or "pet stores", this measure is aimed squarely at restricting the availability of purpose-bred dogs and cats. California residents are strongly urged to contact members of the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-alert-ab-485-scheduled-for-committee-vote-on-wed-may-17-express-opposition-now/
| May 12, 2017
Canine Partners
This Dog’s Personal Obstacles are No Obstacle to Amazing Agility Achievement
MACH Camp David’s on the Verge of Greatness MXB MJS MXF owned by Rachel Billick of Tarentum, PA Virgil came into Rachel’s life in 2014 as the last of his litter mates to be adopted from a small shelter in Indiana. “I just knew this little fella was meant for me; my husband and I […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/this-dogs-personal-obstacles-are-no-obstacle-to-amazing-agility-achievement/
| May 12, 2017
Legislative Alerts
NJ S 3041 Final Countdown: Urge Senate to Support Conditional Veto; Thank Gov. Christie
Last week, Governor Christie conditionally vetoed Senate Bill 3041, incorporating all the changes requested by AKC and like-minded organizations, including NAIA and PIJAC. We thank everyone who contacted the Governor for their part in this successful outcome.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-s-3041-final-countdown-urge-senate-to-support-conditional-veto-thank-gov-christie/
| May 9, 2017
Canine Partners
Two Junior Handlers Competing with All-Americans on Agility World Team
Being selected for one of the US World Agility Teams is considered the ultimate achievement by many in the agility world. Now junior handlers who are 18 years old and younger have the same exciting opportunity. The European Open Junior (EOJ) Agility Championships will take place in Luxembourg July 13 – 16, and the 2017 […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/two-junior-handlers-competing-with-all-americans-on-agility-world-team/
| May 9, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Urge NY Assembly to Support Bill Prohibiting Breed Discrimination in Homeowner’s Insurance
The NY Assembly is expected to vote soon on a bill that would prohibit homeowner's insurance providers from refusing or cancelling coverage or increasing premiums based solely on the breed of dog owned by the policy holder.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urge-ny-assembly-to-support-bill-prohibiting-breed-discrimination-in-homeowners-insurance-2/
| May 5, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Alabama: Comments Due by 10:00 a.m. TOMORROW (May 5) on Proposed Field Trial Restrictions
The deadline to submit comments on a proposed rule change that would restrict field trials in Alabama is tomorrow, May 5, at 10:00 a.m.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/alabama-comments-due-by-1000-a-m-tomorrow-may-5-on-proposed-field-trial-restrictions/
| May 4, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Riverside, CA, Continues Effort to Develop Breeder Licensing, Retail Sales Ban
The Land Use Committee of the City of Riverside's City Council is scheduled to meet on Monday, May 8th. The agenda includes the consideration of drafting laws that would ban the retail sales of pets and require breeder licensing.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/riverside-ca-continues-effort-to-develop-breeder-licensing-retail-sales-ban/
| May 3, 2017