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Legislative Alerts
MASS. ACTION ALERT: JOINT JUDICIARY COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER GUARDIANSHIP, REGISTRY BILLS ON JULY 18
The Massachusetts' General Court's Joint Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider two bills of great concern to the American Kennel Club at its Tuesday, July 18, hearing. H.2290 seeks to change the legal status of pets from personal property to companion animals, while H.852 seeks to establish an animal abuse registry and impose certain additional […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/mass-action-alert-joint-judiciary-committee-to-consider-guardianship-registry-bills-on-july-18/
| July 6, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Hillsborough Co (FL): Dog Trainer Permits & ‘Puppy/Kitten Mill’ Definition on Agenda Wednesday, 6/28
At its meeting on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, the Hillsborough County Animal Advisory Committee is scheduled to discuss an ordinance that would regulate, set requirements for, and establish fees for dog training businesses and dog trainers in the county.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/hillsborough-co-fl-dog-trainer-permits-puppy-kitten-mill-definition-on-agenda-wednesday-6-28/
| June 23, 2017
Legislative Alerts
CDC Changes Application Process to Import Dogs Considered Inadequately Immunized Against Rabies
Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced changes to the application process to import a dog inadequately immunized against rabies. Effective August 18, 2017, an importer must apply online for a Permit to Import a Dog Inadequately Immunized Against Rabies at least 10 days before arriving into the United States with the dog.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/cdc-changes-application-process-to-import-dogs-considered-inadequately-immunized-against-rabies/
| June 20, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Burke County (NC) Considering Amendments to Kennel Laws on Tuesday (6/20)
The Burke County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, June 20, on several amendments to the county's kennel laws.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/burke-county-nc-considering-amendments-to-kennel-laws-on-tuesday-6-20/
| June 19, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Oklahoma City Considering Sterilization, Other Animal Control Law Changes Tomorrow- June 20
The Oklahoma City Council is holding a public hearing TOMORROW (Tuesday, June 20) on a proposal that would require the mandatory sterilization and other actions for dogs deemed to be 'menacing' or 'dangerous'.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oklahoma-city-considering-sterilization-other-animal-control-law-changes-tomorrow-june-20/
| June 19, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Providence, RI, on Verge of Enacting Mandatory Spay/Neuter, Dog Ownership Limits
AKC Government Relations has just learned that the City Council of Providence, Rhode Island, recently passed a mandatory spay/neuter ordinance and animal ownership limits. The proposal would require all dogs six months of age or older to be spayed or neutered unless a person acquires a dog breeding permit.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/providence-ri-on-verge-of-enacting-mandatory-spay-neuter-dog-ownership-limits/
| June 7, 2017
Canine Partners
Former Foster Pup Gains Confidence Through Coursing
Kendall’s Myles to Home CAX owned by Ronda Kendall of Jefferson, IA Myles came to Ronda as a foster, and they became foster failures as Ronda soon fell in love with the little guy and adopted him. “He was a very shy and scared young dog when he first came to us. He stole our […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/former-foster-pup-gains-confidence-through-coursing/
| June 6, 2017
Legislative Alerts
New York Bill Advances Requiring Non-Economic Damages for Loss of a Pet ‘ Contact the Assembly
A bill is moving in the New York Assembly that would require someone to pay for non-economic damages in cases involving the wrongful death of or injury to a companion animal. This would mean that in addition to the fair monetary value of the animal and veterinary bills, a person would be liable for the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-bill-advances-requiring-non-economic-damages-for-loss-of-a-pet-contact-the-assembly/
| May 17, 2017
Legislative Alerts
CALIFORNIA ALERT: AB 485 SCHEDULED FOR COMMITTEE VOTE ON WED., MAY 17 ‘ EXPRESS OPPOSITION NOW
Assembly Bill 485 is scheduled for consideration and a vote by the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, May 17. Like many other measures that reference 'retail pet sales" or "pet stores", this measure is aimed squarely at restricting the availability of purpose-bred dogs and cats. California residents are strongly urged to contact members of the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-alert-ab-485-scheduled-for-committee-vote-on-wed-may-17-express-opposition-now/
| May 12, 2017
Canine Partners
Two Junior Handlers Competing with All-Americans on Agility World Team
Being selected for one of the US World Agility Teams is considered the ultimate achievement by many in the agility world. Now junior handlers who are 18 years old and younger have the same exciting opportunity. The European Open Junior (EOJ) Agility Championships will take place in Luxembourg July 13 – 16, and the 2017 […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/two-junior-handlers-competing-with-all-americans-on-agility-world-team/
| May 9, 2017