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Legislative Alerts
Oklahoma Breeders Bill Heading for Conference Committee
House Bill 1332, which seeks to regulate Oklahoma dog breeders, is likely to be heard in conference committee in the next week. This is the last chance for this bill to be amended prior to being given a final vote. While a number of AKC’s concerns have been addressed, there are still some provisions we […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oklahoma-breeders-bill-heading-for-conference-committee/
| May 12, 2009
Chairman's Reports
May 2009 Chairman’s Report
-- Make Plans to Attend Meet the Breeds™ This October in New York City -- Building on the success of the annual Meet the Breeds event held at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship each December, the American Kennel Club will be holding its first stand-alone Meet the Breeds™ October 17-18, 2009 at the Javits Center in […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2009-05/
| May 12, 2009
Legislative Alerts
URGENT: Connecticut SB 499 Bad News For Responsible Dog Breeders
On Thursday, April 30, Connecticut Senate Bill 499, which seeks to impose several changes to Connecticut's consumer protection laws, passed the state's Senate with burdensome last-minute amendments. The bill is now in the House of Representatives. While the American Kennel Club (AKC) supports reasonable consumer protection laws that protect both puppy purchasers and responsible dog breeders, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-connecticut-sb-499-bad-news-for-responsible-dog-breeders/
| May 4, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Urgent Update: Oklahoma Senate to Vote on HB 1332 Today. Call Your Senators This Morning!
The Oklahoma Senate has placed HB 1332 on its schedule for today, Wednesday, April 22, 2009. The AKC asks all responsible dog owners, breeders and fanciers to call their senators this morning and urge them to oppose this legislation. The AKC’s Oklahoma Federation notes that the following Senators remain undecided: Coffee, Lamb, Bingman, Laster, Aldridge, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-update-oklahoma-senate-to-vote-on-hb-1332-today-call-your-senat/
| April 22, 2009
Chairman's Reports
April 2009 Chairman’s Report
-- Responsible Breeders Part of a Long Tradition of Presidential Pets -- Yesterday, America finally got their first peek at the Obama family settling in with their new AKC-Registered Portuguese Water Dog, Amigo's New Hope, affectionately known as "Bo." Since the first mention of a potential "first" dog many months ago, the Obamas have taken […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2009-04/
| April 15, 2009
Press Releases
AKC Announces New Program for Mixed Breeds
New York, NY – For the past 125 years, the American Kennel Club® has been the nation's premier advocate for dogs and the people who love them. The AKC's Board of Directors has voted unanimously to proceed with a program for mixed breed dogs which will allow it to act even more broadly and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-new-program-for-mixed-breeds/
| April 14, 2009
Press Releases
Four More States Pass AKC Canine Good Citizen® Resolutions Bringing Total To 39
-- Arkansas, Iowa, Rhode Island & Vermont Recognize Importance of Responsible Dog Ownership -- New York, NY - As a testament to the important role that training and responsible dog ownership play in ensuring that dogs are well behaved members of society, four states have recently joined the growing list that have passed American Kennel […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/four-more-states-pass-akc-canine-good-citizenr-resolutions-bringing-to/
| April 3, 2009
Chairman's Reports
March 2009 Chairman’s Report
-- AKC Canine Health Resource Center at www.akcdoghealth.com -- As I reported in my November 2008 Chairman’s Report we know that canine health remains a top priority for AKC, its parent clubs, and all responsible breeders. In that report I outlined the resources available to the responsible breeder from a variety of sources such as the AKC Breeders’ Department […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2009-03/
| March 11, 2009
Legislative Alerts
URGENT: Illinois Crop/Dock and Breeder Regulations Bills to Be Heard on March 10 and March 11!
The AKC urges all responsible dog owners and breeders to call or email your state legislators TODAY regarding two important pieces of legislation that are scheduled for consideration on Tuesday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 12, 2009. It is crucial that constituents communicate their opposition to these measures immediately. Although we are awaiting amendments for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-illinois-crop-dock-and-breeder-regulations-bills-to-be-heard-on/
| March 10, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Vote Postponed on Chicago Mandatory Spay/Neuter Bill
Alderman Burke has postponed a vote on the proposed mandatory spay/neuter ordinance. Over 130 people signed up to address the committee about the issue and several aldermen questioned whether this was an effective and economical policy for the city to pursue. AKC thanks the many breeders and responsible owners who attended the meeting as well […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/vote-postponed-on-chicago-mandatory-spay-neuter-bill/
| March 9, 2009