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Legislative Alerts
URGENT: Chicago City Council to Consider Mandatory Spay/Neuter; IKC Spokesperson to Speak at Hearing
The Chicago City Council Committee on Finance will hold a joint hearing with the Committee on License and Consumer Protection on Tuesday July 29th to discuss a mandatory spay/neuter ordinance. It is vital that responsible dog owners and breeders attend the hearing to oppose this measure. AKC Opposes Proposed Mandatory Spay and Neuter Ordinance […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-chicago-city-council-to-consider-mandatory-spay-neuter-ikc-spok/
| July 29, 2008
Legislative Alerts
PA Bill to Allow Local BSL
Pennsylvania House Bill 2553 will remove the state's prohibition on breed specific local ordinances, thereby allowing municipalities to adopt any type of law applicable to dangerous dogs, including breed-specific ordinances. It is imperative that concerned dog owners in Pennsylvania contact their legislators and express their strong opposition to this bill. The American Kennel Club supports […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/pa-bill-to-allow-local-bsl/
| May 22, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Governor Sonny Perdue Signs AKC Supported Anti-Dog Fighting Legislation
On Tuesday, May 6, Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue signed into law tough new anti-dog fighting legislation that was supported by the American Kennel Club and the Georgia Canine Coalition. Members of the Georgia Canine Coalition were present for the signing and were congratulated for their hard work on behalf of dogs and responsible dog owners. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/governor-sonny-perdue-signs-akc-supported-anti-dog-fighting-legislatio/
| May 8, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Update On The Federal Farm Bill
Both the United States House of Representatives and the Senate have approved the conference report of the federal Farm Bill. An overwhelming majority of the Senate, 81-15, voted in favor of the bill on Thursday, while the House passed the bill, 318-106, on Wednesday. Renewed about once every five years, the comprehensive Farm Bill governs […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-on-the-federal-farm-bill/
| May 16, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Chicago Considers Mandatory Spay/Neuter and Criminal Background Checks for Dog Breeders
Two Chicago Aldermen are sponsoring a new ordinance that would require all dogs to be spayed/neutered by the age of six months unless they qualify for an unneutered animal license. Chicago residents are asked to contact their representative on the Board of Aldermen to oppose this measure. To qualify for an unneutered animal license the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/chicago-considers-mandatory-spay-neuter-and-criminal-background-checks/
| May 15, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Dallas TX MSN UPDATE
It has been reported to the American Kennel Club that the Quality of Life Committee has directed the Director of Animal Control to examine the feasibility of enforcing the proposed ordinance. The Director of Animal Control is expected to present his findings at a meeting of the Quality of Life Committee in June. Thank you […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/dallas-tx-msn-update/
| April 30, 2008
Legislative Alerts
South Carolina Bill to Negatively Affect Animal Owners
South Carolina Senate Bill 833 is currently under consideration by the full Senate. The bill—which originally attempted to only address the restraint of dogs—has been amended and now unreasonably seeks to seriously limit the confinement of dogs in pens or crates. It is vital that all South Carolina enthusiasts, fanciers, and concerned dog owners contact […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/south-carolina-bill-to-negatively-affect-animal-owners/
| March 26, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Breeder Permitting, Mandatory Spay/Neuter Proposal in Dallas, Texas
The Dallas, Texas City Council will soon consider major changes to the Dallas animal control ordinance. The changes include breeder permitting, limits on the number of pets that can be owned, stricter dangerous dog language, and a ban on tethering. Mandatory Spay/Neuter This proposed ordinance mandates that you spay or neuter your dog unless […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/breeder-permitting-mandatory-spay-neuter-proposal-in-dallas-texas/
| March 26, 2008
Legislative Alerts
MN Breeders Bill removed from Committee agenda
The Senate Agriculture and Veterans committee has removed SB 2292 from its February 26 agenda. The bill may be still heard at a later date. Please contact the members of the committee to share your concerns about this bill. Continue to check www.akc.org for updates. Minnesota Breeders Bills Moving Forward [Wednesday, February 20, 2008] Minnesota […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/mn-breeders-bill-removed-from-committee-agenda/
| February 22, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Dallas Considers MSN, Pet Limits TODAY
The Dallas, Texas City Council Committee on Quality of Life will consider major changes to the Dallas animal control ordinance on Monday, April 28 at noon at the Dallas City Hall. The changes include mandatory spay/neuter, breeder permitting, limits on the number of pets that can be owned, stricter dangerous dog language, and a ban […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/dallas-considers-msn-pet-limits-today/
| April 28, 2008