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Legislative Alerts
TX Update: HB 1451 Scheduled for Major State Calendar on 4/26
The American Kennel Club wishes to extend profound thanks to Representative David Simpson for his help in removing House Bill 1451 from the Local, Consent and Resolutions Calendar. House Bill 1451 is now on the Major State Calendar for Tuesday, April 26th. This means that legislators will cast individual votes on the bill. It is VITAL […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tx-update-hb-1451-scheduled-for-major-state-calendar-on-4-26/
| April 21, 2011
Legislative Alerts
URGENT: Wyoming Cruelty Bill Advances
On January 19, the Wyoming Senate Agriculture Committee unanimously passed Senate File 100, which seeks to add "puppy mills" and "animal hoarding" to the definition of animal cruelty. The AKC strongly supports the humane treatment of dogs, including providing an adequate and nutritious diet, clean living conditions, regular veterinary care, kind and responsive human companionship […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-wyoming-cruelty-bill-advances/
| January 20, 2011
Legislative Alerts
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Conducting a Study on Companion Anima
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is conducting a study of animal welfare in North Carolina. The study will focus on current laws and regulations pertaining to the welfare of dogs, the oversight of public and private animal shelters, spay/neuter programs, the score of commercial breeding operations, and consumer protection issues. The […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/north-carolina-department-of-agriculture-and-consumer-services-conduct/
| November 18, 2010
Legislative Alerts
AKC Editorial on Missouri’s Proposition B
Previously published in the Kansas City Star There are two issues on which every dog lover agree. First, dogs deserve a life in a safe, caring, and healthy environment. Second, those who treat dogs in a negligent or cruel manner should be held accountable. The American Kennel Club is the nation’s only not-for-profit organization dedicated […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/akc-editorial-on-missouris-proposition-b/
| October 29, 2010
Press Releases
Results Revealed: A Maine Coon From Texas is New York’s Favorite Feline!
- The Audience Voted and Named the Winner of Meet the Breeds "Cat Idol" Competition - Described as a charming, laid-back, and loveable gentle giant by his owners, Walker, an 8½ year old Maine Coon from Richmond, Texas claimed the top spot at the second annual Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA®)-Iams Cat Idol competition during Meet […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/results-revealed-a-maine-coon-from-texas-is-new-yorks-favorite-feline/
| October 27, 2010
Press Releases
Release of Due Date Prompts AKC to Remind Potential Dog Owners Not to Get Starstruck
With French Bulldogs set to take center stage in the release of "Due Date," the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and the French Bull Dog Club of America would like to remind moviegoers about the importance of making wise, educated decisions when it comes to adding a dog to the home. "The French Bull Dog […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/release-of-due-date-prompts-akc-to-remind-potential-dog-owners-not-to/
| October 25, 2010
Press Releases
Results Revealed: America Voted and Named the Inner Dogs & Cats of the Tri-State Area
-See Which Stereotypes Prevail in New York, New Jersey, & Connecticut- The results are in! Inspired by New York City’s October 16 & 17 Meet the Breeds event™, the world’s largest responsible pet ownership event and showcase of cats and dogs, the American Kennel Club (AKC®) and the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA®) searched through the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/results-revealed-america-voted-and-named-the-inner-dogs-cats-of-the-tr/
| October 13, 2010
Press Releases
Results Revealed: America Voted and Named the Inner Dogs & Cats of the Tri-State Area
Results Revealed: America Voted and Named the Inner Dogs & Cats of the Tri-State Area -See Which Stereotypes Prevail in New York, New Jersey, & Connecticut- The results are in! Inspired by New York City’s October 16 & 17 Meet the Breeds event™, the world’s largest responsible pet ownership event and showcase of cats […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/results-revealed-america-voted-and-named-the-inner-dogs-cats-of-the-tr-2/
| October 13, 2010
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Celebrates Italian Dog Breeds In Honor Of Columbus Day
New York -- In honor of Columbus Day on Monday, October 11th, and to celebrate the upcoming Meet the Breeds ™ event at the Javits Center on October 16th and 17th where pet lovers can meet over 200 breeds of dog and cat, the American Kennel Club® (AKC) celebrates the loveable breeds of Italian descent. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-celebrates-italian-dog-breeds-in-honor-of-columbu/
| October 7, 2010
Press Releases
American Kennel Club And Cat Fanciers’ Association Name Dogs & Cats Of The Jersey Shore
AKC and CFA Reveal the Inner Dog & Cat Of Each Cast Member of MTV's Popular Reality Show From barking loudly about who has a crush on who to clawing over a boyfriend at the club, each week the cast of MTV's The Jersey Shore find themselves fighting like cats and dogs. Inspired by New […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-and-cat-fanciers-association-name-dogs-cats-of-th/
| October 6, 2010