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Legislative Alerts
Alabama Committee Votes Tomorrow on Bill to Regulate Every Person Who Offers to Sell a Dog or Cat
An overreaching bill that seeks to regulate dog and cat breeders and sellers in Alabama is scheduled to be voted on by the Senate Government Affairs Committee tomorrow, April 20, at 8:45 a.m.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/alabama-committee-votes-tomorrow-on-bill-to-regulate-every-person-who-offers-to-sell-a-dog-or-cat/
| April 19, 2017
Canine Partners
Pup Found on Highway Now Winning Rally Honors
Waltzing Matilda RAE CGCA CGCU owned by Jill Lindsay of Bismarck, ND Tillie is a Border Collie mix who was found in a cardboard box along a North Dakota highway in 2009 and was rescued with the other members of her litter. After finishing an obedience class at a pet supply store with her other […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/pup-found-on-highway-now-winning-rally-honors/
| April 19, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Burke County (NC) Considering Kennel Law Changes TOMORROW (4/18)
The Burke County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a public hearing for TOMORROW (Tuesday, April 18) on a proposal that would significantly change the laws regarding kennels.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/burke-county-nc-considering-kennel-law-changes-tomorrow-4-18/
| April 17, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Alabama: Take Action TODAY Against a Bill that Could Regulate Every Person Who Sells a Dog or Cat
An overreaching bill that seeks to regulate dog and cat breeders in Alabama'and possible unpublished amendments that could regulate an individual who offers to sell a dog or cat'could be voted on by the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs early next week.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/alabama-take-action-today-against-a-bill-that-could-regulate-every-person-who-sells-a-dog-or-cat/
| April 14, 2017
Canine Partners
Older Dogs Can Learn New Tricks – Meet Coco!
Miss Coco Rochelle CDX PCDX BN GN RAE THDN CGC owned by Jean Schaardt of Manahawkin, NJ Coco had a hard road in life, but is proof you can teach an old dog new tricks. She spent the first seven years of her life in a Tennessee kennel and then was turned into a shelter, […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/older-dogs-can-learn-new-tricks-meet-coco/
| April 14, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Texas: Support Bill to Make False Representation of a Pet as An Assistance Animal a Misdemeanor
Because HB 2992 is in line with the Misuse of Service Dogs position statement, AKC supports HB 2992.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-support-bill-to-make-false-representation-of-a-pet-as-an-assistance-animal-a-misdemeanor/
| April 13, 2017
Canine Partners
Therapy Dog Inspires Amputees After Losing Leg
Griff THDD CGC owned by Karen Scott of Versailles, KY Originally, Griff’s future was set to compete in agility. However, early in his puppyhood, Griff showed symptoms of shoulder trouble in his right leg. After learning that agility was out of question for Griff, a new job was needed for his future. “Work as a […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/therapy-dog-inspires-amputees-after-losing-leg/
| April 13, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Riverside, California, Developing Breeder Regulations
The City of Riverside's Planning Commission held a workshop on March 9, 2017, to seek input on changes to the city's animal control laws as part of new land use regulations.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/riverside-california-developing-breeder-regulations/
| April 11, 2017
Legislative Alerts
CA Considering Limits to Pet Choice, Require Pet Shops to Sell Only Pets from Shelter/Rescues
A radical nationwide campaign continues to seek government-sanctioned restrictions on retails sales of pets. The latest threat emerges from the California State Legislature.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-considering-limits-to-pet-choice-require-pet-shops-to-sell-only-pets-from-shelter-rescues/
| April 5, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Nevada Committees Considering Multiple Dog Bills This Week
The Nevada Senate will be considering several bills this week impacting dog owners. Those who reside or participate in dog events in Nevada are strongly encouraged to contact the committee regarding these bills.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nevada-committees-considering-multiple-dog-bills-this-week/
| April 3, 2017