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Chairman's Reports
November 2007 Chairman’s Report
The American Kennel Club has been advocating for purebred dog owners since our founding in 1884. Yet in 1990 we stepped up our efforts in the political arena with the formation of the Canine Legislation department. Now the time has come again for AKC to further enhance our role in protecting owners' and breeders' rights. […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2007-11/
| November 26, 2007
Legislative Alerts
New Jersey to Consider Bills Limiting Pet Choice & Consumer Protections, Other Issues on Thursday, M
Monday, February 29, 2016 On Thursday, March 3, 2016, committees of the New Jersey Legislature will consider several dog-related bills. New Jersey residents are strongly encouraged to take action on the bills, as noted below. Senate Economic Growth Committee The New Jersey Senate Economic Growth Committee is scheduled to consider three bills dealing with dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-jersey-multi-bill-post-february-29/
| February 29, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Memphis to Consider Mandatory Spay/Neuter, New Dangerous Dog Definitions & Fee Increases on August
The Memphis City Council Services & Neighborhood Committee will consider four ordinances amending the city’s animal control laws on Tuesday, August 10th. The proposal will require mandatory spay/neuter of all dogs over 29 pounds, define any dog that has "bitten once and been at-large twice" as a dangerous dog, increase fees for owners of intact […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/memphis-to-consider-mandatory-spay-neuter-new-dangerous-dog-definition/
| August 6, 2010
Legislative Alerts
House Bill 1451 on Intent Calendar – More Calls, Emails & Letters Needed!
The Senate Criminal Justice Committee has approved a new substitute version of HB 1451, and this bill is headed to the floor for a vote of the full Senate. It was placed on the intent calendar late today and is eligible to be voted on ANYTIME NOW! It is imperative that Senators hear from their […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/house-bill-1451-on-intent-calendar-more-calls-emails-letters-needed/
| May 19, 2011
Legislative Alerts
El Paso City Council to Consider Numerous Licensing & Breeder Restrictions on August 10th
The El Paso City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday August 10th to discuss possible changes to the animal control code including differential license fees, breeder licensing and inspections, and a ban on sales of cats and dogs in pet stores. It is vital that responsible dog owners, breeders and fanciers oppose this legislation. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/el-paso-city-council-to-consider-numerous-licensing-breeder-restrictio/
| August 5, 2010
Legislative Alerts
CA AB 241 Moves to Business & Professions Committee
Assembly Bill 241 passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee 5-2 and will now be heard by the Assembly Business and Professions Committee at 9am on April 28th. The Public Safety Committee adopted amendments to remove the inspections language and the bill now provides simply that animal control officers may take possession of an animal to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-ab-241-moves-to-business-professions-committee/
| April 22, 2009
Expert Advice: News
AKC Expands Breeder Education Program
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the expansion of its Breeder Education platform to include new courses and materials. With Royal Canin USA as the sponsor, the AKC continues its long-standing commitment to advance the health and welfare of all dogs by creating one of the world’s foremost online breeder education libraries. In […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-expands-breeder-education-platform/
| March 1, 2016
Expert Advice: Events
Lawmakers Celebrate Responsible Dog Ownership, Purebred Dogs at Meet the Breeds
More than one hundred legislators from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut publicly shared their commitment to responsible dog ownership this month by serving as honorary chairs for the Meet the Breeds™ event hosted by the American Kennel Club and Westminster Kennel Club. Many of the Honorary Chairs, their staff, and families attended this year’s […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/lawmakers-celebrate-responsible-dog-ownership/
| February 24, 2016
Expert Advice: Events
Iowa Group Celebrates Responsible Dog Breeding and Legislative Champions at State Capitol
For the past several years, legislation has been introduced in Iowa that would further expand some of the most restrictive dog breeding rules in the country. A dedicated group of Iowa breeders and club members have joined together and been working tirelessly to share the other side of the story – all the ways responsible […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/iowa-group-celebrates-responsible-dog-breeding-legislative-champions/
| February 24, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Perspectives – One Dog or 100, All Dogs Deserve Kindness and Great Care
By Sheila Goffe, Director of Government Relations The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a not-for profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the advancement of purebred dogs as family companion and the health and wellbeing of all dogs. For more than 130 years, AKC has been recognized worldwide as the expert on purebred breeding and all aspects […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/all-dogs-deserve-kindness-care/
| June 1, 2015