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Dogs & Cats Duke it Out for Title of America’s Most Preferred Pet
Are you a Dog or Cat Person? Vote Now @ www.meetthebreeds.com For eons, people have argued over which is better – Men or Women, Republicans or Democrats, Batman or Spiderman and Vanilla or Chocolate. But for pet owners the most heated debate of all is– Dogs or Cats. Having been our faithful companions for centuries, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dogs-cats-duke-it-out-for-title-of-americas-most-preferred-pet/
| August 18, 2009
Press Releases
Dogs & Cats Duke it Out for Title of America’s Most Preferred Pet
Dogs & Cats Duke it Out for Title of America's Most Preferred Pet Are you a Dog or Cat Person? Vote Now @ www.meetthebreeds.com For eons, people have argued over which is better – Men or Women, Republicans or Democrats, Batman or Spiderman and Vanilla or Chocolate. But for pet owners the most heated […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dogs-cats-duke-it-out-for-title-of-americas-most-preferred-pet-2/
| August 18, 2009
Legislative Alerts
CA AB 241 to be Heard in Senate Appropriations Committee
California Assembly Bill 241, which prohibits any person from owning or possessing more than a combined total of 50 adult unsterilized dogs and cats at any time used for the purpose of breeding or raising those animals to sell as pets, will be heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee on August 17th. The quality of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-ab-241-to-be-heard-in-senate-appropriations-committee/
| August 12, 2009
Press Releases
Dogs and Cats Come Together in Cyberspace at Meetthebreeds.com
Meet 200 Cat and Dog Breeds, Play Interactive Games, Declare Your Allegiance to Cats or Dogs, Download Virtual Bumper Stickers and Buy Tickets for the Event @ www.meetthebreeds.com New York, NY – Attention all dog and cat lovers, the American Kennel Club® (AKC) and the Cat Fanciers’ Association® (CFA) – invite you to log on […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dogs-and-cats-come-together-in-cyberspace-at-meetthebreedscom/
| August 7, 2009
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors Bakersfield Obedience Training Club With A Community Achievement Award
New York, NY – The Bakersfield Obedience Training Club (BOTC) of Bakersfield, Calif. has been named a recipient of the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) Community Achievement Award for its work with legislators to promote effective canine legislation and collaborate with local shelters. The BOTC received one of three awards for the second quarter of […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-bakersfield-obedience-training-club-with-a/
| July 17, 2009
Legislative Alerts
California Assembly Bill 241 Proceeds to Senate Appropriations Committee
Assembly Bill 241 passed out of the Senate Public Safety Committee today on a vote of 4-0. Although the bill failed 3-3 in committee on Tuesday, another vote was held today to allow Senator Steinberg, who was absent Tuesday, to cast his vote. Assemblyman Pedro Nava, AB 241’s author, verbally agreed to amend the bill, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-assembly-bill-241-proceeds-to-senate-appropriations-committ/
| July 16, 2009
Legislative Alerts
CA AB 241 to be Heard Again Senate Public Safety Committee – Opposition Needed!
The Senate Public Safety Committee will hold another hearing on AB 241 today after the adjournment of Senate floor session. Senator Steinberg was not present at the committee hearing earlier this week where the bill failed to pass on a 3-3 vote. Concerned dog owners are encouraged to contact the committee members are renew their […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-ab-241-to-be-heard-again-senate-public-safety-committee-opposition/
| July 15, 2009
Legislative Alerts
CA AB 241 to be Heard in Senate Public Safety Committee
Update: The Senate Public Safety Committee again postponed their hearing of AB 241. The bill is now scheduled be heard on July 14th pending approval of a rule waiver. The Senate Public Safety Committee has postponed this hearing and AB 241 will now be heard at their June 30th meeting. Concerned dog owners and breeders […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-ab-241-to-be-heard-in-senate-public-safety-committee/
| July 7, 2009
Press Releases
American Kennel Club and Cat Fanciers’ Association Launch Website Devoted to World’s Largest Showcas
– Tickets Now On Sale at www.meetthebreeds.com – Calling all dog and cat lovers, the world’s largest registries of purebred dogs and cats – the American Kennel Club® (AKC) and the Cat Fanciers’ Association® (CFA) – have launched www.meetthebreeds.com, a new website dedicated to the first stand-alone event of the same name which will showcase […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-and-cat-fanciers-association-launch-website-devot/
| June 29, 2009
Legislative Alerts
NC ALERT: Action Needed Now to Stop SB 460!
Senate Bill 460, a bill which regulates breeders and infringes on the rights of responsible dog owners, is expected to be heard in the Senate Finance Committee as early as next week. Many committee members have indicated that they have received few or no calls and letters in opposition to this bill. It is essential […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nc-alert-action-needed-now-to-stop-sb-460/
| June 9, 2009