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Legislative Alerts
US Senate Passes 2007 Farm Bill
Late Friday the US Senate passed their version of the 2007 Farm Bill. Below is a summary of provisions affecting dogs. Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL) has announced that his amendment to the Senate Farm Bill to protect the health of puppies imported into the United States has been accepted. The measure will require that […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/us-senate-passes-2007-farm-bill/
| December 17, 2007
Legislative Alerts
San Antonio Ordinance Revision Vote Scheduled
The San Antonio City Council will decide on proposed major revisions to its animal ordinance at the Thursday, December 13th, “A Session” meeting. Public comment will be accepted at this hearing prior to the council’s vote. It is imperative that all concerned San Antonio-area breeders and owners strongly voice their opposition to this proposal. The […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/san-antonio-ordinance-revision-vote-scheduled/
| December 6, 2007
Chairman's Reports
December 2007 Chairman’s Report
As the year comes to a close I’d like to review what the AKC has accomplished. The Board and Staff have worked diligently to ensure the continued success of our club and the sport. The Fancy has played a major role in our success. They were effective in defeating the proposed mandatory spay and neuter […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2007-12/
| December 4, 2007
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
Chairman's Reports
November 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/2007-11-2/
| November 13, 2007
Legislative Alerts
San Antonio Ordinance is on the Move! Voice Your Opposition Now!
The American Kennel Club (AKC) and our Texas federation of owners, the Responsible Pet Owners Alliance (RPOA), remain deeply concerned with the proposed changes to San Antonio's animal ordinance. The proposed ordinance is unreasonable, unenforceable, and unfairly penalizes responsible dog breeders and owners. For example, if adopted, the new law will impose many burdensome restrictions, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/san-antonio-ordinance-is-on-the-move-voice-your-opposition-now/
| October 11, 2007
Chairman's Reports
September 2007 Chairman’s Report
It is sometimes beneficial in both our personal and our professional lives to step back and take a longer perspective of what we have achieved and what we seek. Our natural inclination is to focus on just today and tomorrow. Today I want to share with you some longer range evaluation of just how AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2007-09/
| September 10, 2007
Press Releases
AKC Honors Outstanding Dogs With 2007 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE)
The American Kennel Club announced today the winners of the seventh AKC Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE), the award designed to commemorate loyal, hard-working dogs that have made significant contributions to their community. The ACE is given annually to dogs in each of the following five categories: Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Therapy, Service and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-honors-outstanding-dogs-with-2007-akc-awards-for-canine-excellence/
| August 29, 2007
Press Releases
Underdog Prompts AKC to Remind Potential Dog Owners to Research the Right Breed for Their Lifestyle
Taking the Time to Pick the Right Breed Makes You The Real Hero With the release of the action adventure movie Underdog, the American Kennel Club® reminds moviegoers about the importance of making careful, educated decisions when considering adding a dog to their home. Distributed by (c) Disney Enterprises, Inc., Underdog is a live re-make […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/underdog-prompts-akc-to-remind-potential-dog-owners-to-research-the-ri/
| August 6, 2007
Legislative Alerts
Washington, D.C. Proposal Will Infringe Rights
It is imperative that breeders and concerned dog owners in Washington, D.C., express their opposition to the Animal Protection Amendment Act, a recently proposed ordinance that, if adopted, will make drastic, unnecessary, and burdensome changes to current District law. Some of the most onerous provisions of the ordinance would: Take animals outside the realm of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/washington-dc-proposal-will-infringe-rights/
| June 19, 2007