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Legislative Alerts
San Marcos, CA to Define and Regulate Hobby Breeders, Restrict Pet Ownership – TOMORROW, 1/26
The AKC Government Relations team has just become aware that the San Marcos City Council will consider a proposed ordinance which will define hobby breeders, limiting them to only three “breeding dogs, cats and/or rabbits.” It is unclear how a breeding dog, cat or rabbit would be identified and what would happen to resident breeders […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/san-marcos-ca-regulate-breeders-restrict-pet-ownership/
| January 25, 2016
Press Releases
Dr. Arnold Goldman and CT Federation of Dog Clubs & Responsible Dog Owners Win 2015 Bebout Award
In a ceremony held at their New York headquarters, the American Kennel Club presented Dr. Arnold L. Goldman, DVM, MPH and the Connecticut Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners with the 2015 Bebout Memorial Award for Leadership in Canine Legislation. Named for Walter Bebout, the late Director of the AKC Government Relations Department, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dr-arnold-goldman-and-ct-federation-of-dog-clubs-responsible-dog-owners-win-2015-bebout-award-2/
| January 25, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Sarasota County, FL to Define and Regulate Hobby Breeders, Restrict Pet Ownership
The Sarasota County Commission will consider a proposed ordinance which will define hobby breeders and possibly limit the amount of animals they may own and/or the number of litter they may have in a year. The measure also attempts to restrict the sales of pets from legal, licensed and regulated pet sellers. All breeders and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/sarasota-fl-regulate-breeders-restrict-ownership/
| January 25, 2016
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Clubs & Delegates
Dr. Arnold Goldman and CT Federation of Dog Clubs & Responsible Dog Owners Win 2015 Bebout Award
In a ceremony held at their New York headquarters, the American Kennel Club presented Dr. Arnold L. Goldman, DVM, MPH and the Connecticut Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners with the 2015 Bebout Memorial Award for Leadership in Canine Legislation. Named for Walter Bebout, the late Director of the AKC Government Relations Department, […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/dr-arnold-goldman-ct-federation-dog-clubs-responsible-dog-owners-win-2015-bebout-award/
| January 25, 2016
Press Releases
Dr. Arnold Goldman and CT Federation of Dog Clubs & Responsible Dog Owners Win 2015 Bebout Award
In a ceremony held at their New York headquarters, the American Kennel Club presented Dr. Arnold L. Goldman, DVM, MPH and the Connecticut Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners with the 2015 Bebout Memorial Award for Leadership in Canine Legislation. Named for Walter Bebout, the late Director of the AKC Government Relations Department, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dr-arnold-goldman-and-ct-federation-of-dog-clubs-responsible-dog-owners-win-2015-bebout-award/
| January 25, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Ask Iowa Leaders to Oppose Inaccurate Puppy Mill Awareness Day Rhetoric, Support Good Dog Breeders
The American Kennel Club has learned that local animal rights activists are working to pass “Puppy Mill Awareness Day” resolutions in every county in Iowa, as well as the state level to coincide with an event on February 3. While no official language has yet been introduced on the state level, talking points and text […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ia-resolution-impacts-breeders/
| January 20, 2016
Legislative Alerts
URGENT! Santa Paula, CA Considering Mandatory Spay/Neuter Ordinance, Breeder Permits TODAY
The American Kennel Club Government Relations Department has just become aware that TODAY the Santa Paula City Council will have a first reading and vote on an ordinance (p.104) that would establish mandatory spay/neuter of dogs and cats in the city unless the owner qualifies for an exemption. The listed exemptions are vague and problematic. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/santa-paula-ca-spay-neuter-breeder-permits/
| January 19, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Stamford, Connecticut, Legislative Committee to Consider Breeder Permits on Tuesday, January 19
Thursday, January 14, 2016 On Tuesday, January 19, a committee of Stamford, Connecticut’s Board of Representatives will accept public comment on proposed changes to Chapter 111 of the City’s Code of Ordinances, which currently deals with “Dogs and Other Animals.” While several changes have already been made at the behest of resident responsible dog owners, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/stamford-connecticut-committee-breeder-premit/
| January 14, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Neptune Beach, FL to Define Hobby Breeders and Restrict Pet Sales
The Neptune Beach City Council will discuss but not vote on a proposed ordinance which will define hobby breeders and will prohibit those who own a certain number of pets from selling ANY animals. The AKC urges responsible dog owners and breeders to attend the meeting and oppose this burdensome and ineffective ordinance before a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/neptune-beach-fl-hobby-breeders-restrict-pet-sales/
| November 12, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Michigan Breeder Regulations Bill Passes Committee. Contact Your Representative
Michigan House Bill 4898, which seeks to limit the number of dogs that can be kept on a single premises and expands state authority to regulate “large scale dog breeding kennels”, has been approved by the House Appropriations Committee and could be scheduled for consideration by the full House of Representatives very soon. Michigan residents […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/michigan-hb4898-passes-committee/
| October 23, 2015