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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
Preserving The Purebred Dog, A Living Treasure
Last Friday, I was pleased to participate in honoring Dr. Arnold Goldman, DVM MPH, and the Connecticut Federation of Dog Clubs, as the most recent winner of the Bebout Award for Legislative Leadership, at AKC Headquarters in New York City. Learn More Thankfully, our guests made it home safely before the blizzard hit New York. […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/preserving-purebred-dog-living-treasure/
| January 25, 2016
Expert Advice: General Health
Is Throwing A Stick To Your Dog Dangerous?
A recent warning by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) claims that the time-honored tradition of throwing a stick to your dog can put your pet at risk of getting hurt. Sticks, the veterinarians claim, can puncture the dog’s mouth or cause other problems, like obstructions, splinters, and infections. "Our message is that these injuries are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/is-throwing-a-stick-to-your-dog-dangerous/
| January 22, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Third Police Dog Killed By Gunfire This Month To Be Honored Saturday
Yet another K9 is being buried this week. Three police dogs have been killed by gunfire in this month alone—a fourth also died in the line of duty by choking on an object. K9 OGAR On Saturday, January 23, at 1 p.m. CST, funeral services will be held for K9 Ogar, the latest K9 to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/third-police-dog-killed-by-gunfire-this-month-to-be-honored-saturday/
| January 21, 2016
Canine Partners
Rescued from Busy Parking Lot, Little Pup Becomes Dog Sport Superstar
Repo was just a 5-pound puppy dodging cars in a busy parking lot when the Munden family of Pasco, WA, spotted him and saved him. Unable to find an owner, the Mundens kept him and discovered that they had an extremely smart pup on their hands. Christie Munden tells how Repo has become an AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/rescued-froim-busy-parking-lot-little-pup-becomes-dog-sport-superstar/
| January 20, 2016
Expert Advice: Events
Junior Spotlight: A Competitor from the Last Frontier
Staying competitive out of state while competing in Alaska is not as easy as it may sound. Sixteen-year-old Junior Handler Destiny Lytle can confirm that. Growing up a resident of Palmer, Alaska, she’s had to deal with some extreme weather while still maintaining a high level of competitiveness. Destiny says that the average Alaskan sporting […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/junior-spotlight-a-competitor-from-the-last-frontier/
| January 19, 2016
Expert Advice: Events
Thrill Of The Hunt Test: Reflections From The Cocker Spaniel Club Of Georgia’s Event
By: Mike Bothwell A Cocker Spaniel Club of Georgia member shares his experience in taking part in the club's hunt test in December. The air is crisp and the sky is a rich blue with stars on one horizon and the sun trying to rise on the other. Trees and hedgerows line fields that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/thrill-of-the-hunt-test-reflections-from-the-cocker-spaniel-club-of-georgias-event/
| January 19, 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
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Expert Advice: News
2015 Legislative Year in Review
In 2015, AKC Government Relations (GR) tracked more than more than 1,700 federal, state and local bills as well as a variety of regulations at the state and federal levels. The GR team is also tracking a number of pre-filed bills for upcoming 2016 legislative sessions. Some of the major issues and emerging trends in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2015-legislative-year-in-review/
| January 18, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Massachusetts Legislative Committee to Consider Dog Bills on Thursday, January 21
The Joint Municipalities and Regional Government Committee of the Massachusetts General Court is scheduled to consider 14 legislative proposals at its next meeting on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Included in the agenda are bills pertaining to dogs. All concerned Massachusetts dog owners are encouraged to contact the members of the Joint Municipalities and Regional Government […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/massachusetts_hearing_alert_january_15_2016/
| January 15, 2016