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Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues June 2019
From Our Nation's Capitol The AKC Government Relations team continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2019 Legislation Tracking page and click on “US Fed” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on the […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-june-2019/
| June 28, 2019
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Expert Advice: News
How Game of Thrones has Impacted — And Hurt — Siberian Huskies
Game of Thrones may be over, but dogs and dog lovers around the world are still feeling the show's repercussions. For eight years, more than 30 million viewers watched dire wolves protect the Stark family. For many viewers, Ghost, Summer, Nymeria and pack's intelligence, fierce loyalty, and imposing stature were more than entertaining: it inspired them […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/how-game-of-thrones-has-impacted-and-hurt-siberian-huskies/
| June 21, 2019
Legislative Alerts
New Jersey Alert: Pet Leasing Bills Scheduled for Committee Hearings on Monday, June 17
Thursday, June 13, 2019 New Jersey Senate Bill 3531 and Assembly Bill 4552, which seek to prohibit the leasing of dogs and cats in New Jersey, are scheduled to be considered by the Senate Commerce Committee on Monday, June 17. The American Kennel Club continues to request that the bills be amended to specifically preserve […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-jersey-alert-pet-leasing-bills-scheduled-committee-hearings-monday-june-17/
| June 13, 2019
Legislative Alerts
Massachusetts: Update on June 4 Hearing on Troublesome Bills
Thursday, June 6, 2019 On Tuesday, June 4, the Massachusetts General Court’s Joint Municipalities and Regional Government Committee accepted two hours of public testimony on multiple bills seeking to impose regulatory oversight over personal and commercial kennels, mandate annual inspections of all kennels, and create consumer protection laws that exempt animal shelters and rescue organizations […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/massachusetts-update-june-4-hearing-troublesome-bills/
| June 6, 2019
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club to Help Potential Puppy Owners With New Service “AKC Puppyvisor”
Customers can receive one-on-one help to find their new dog. The American Kennel Club has launched AKC PuppyVisor™, a personalized dog concierge service to help potential dog owners find their new best friend. Whether looking for a puppy or to give an older dog a good home, the service is designed to walk customers through […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-help-potential-puppy-owners-new-service-akc-puppyvisor/
| May 29, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues May 2019
Issues at the City, County, and Metropolitan Levels, and in U.S. Territories The AKC Government Relations Department is pleased to assist dog owners with canine legislation issues in their local communities, but we can't help unless we are aware of the proposal. Please contact us at (919) 816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org when new laws are discussed or introduced […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/local-issues-may-2019/
| May 28, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues May 2019
From Our Nation's Capitol The AKC Government Relations team continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2019 Legislation Tracking page and click on “US Fed” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on the […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-may-2019/
| May 28, 2019
Legislative Alerts
New Jersey Action Alert: Contact Assembly Members, Ask for AKC Amendment to Pet Leasing Bill
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Combined New Jersey Assembly Bills 4552/4385 seeks to prohibit the leasing of dogs and cats. The American Kennel Club (AKC) is concerned that as currently worded the bill may impact the ability of responsible breeders to enter into limited-term leases for the purposes of breeding. Such leases have historically been used […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-jersey-action-alert-contact-assembly-members-ask-akc-amendment-pet-leasing-bill/
| May 22, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
What’s New from GR April 2019
Spring is an incredibly busy season for those involved with canine legislation. As it currently stands, thirty-nine states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico are still in session, and AKC GR is currently tracking more than 2,000 bills across the United States. Positive, fact-based messaging is a tangible reminder to legislators of the value that fanciers, […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/whats-new-gr-april-2019/
| April 22, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues April 2019
News from our Nation's Capitol The AKC Government Relations team continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2019 Legislation Tracking page and click on “US Fed” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-april-2019/
| April 22, 2019