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Legislative Alerts
VA Update: MSN Bill Tabled in Committee!
Today, Subcommittee #1 of the Virginia House Agriculture, Chesapeake, and Natural Resources Committee considered and tabled HB 1570, which would have mandated the spaying or neutering of certain companion animals. This effectively kills this legislation for the 2008 legislative session. The American Kennel Club and its Virginia federation, the Virginia Federation of Dog Clubs and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/va-update-msn-bill-tabled-in-committee/
| January 29, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Update: VA MSN Bill Assigned to Committee
Virginia House Bill 1570, which seeks to mandate the spaying or neutering of companion animals, has been assigned to the House Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake, and Natural Resources. Though the bill is currently not scheduled for consideration, it remains imperative that breeders and concerned dog owners in Virginia contact their Delegate and ask them to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-va-msn-bill-assigned-to-committee/
| January 23, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Arizona Alert: Mandatory Spay/Neuter Bill Introduced
House Bill 2516, which seeks to prohibit persons from owning or keeping a dog or cat that is more than six months old if the animal has not been spayed or neutered, unless the person has acquired an intact permit for the animal, has been introduced. If adopted, this unreasonable and unenforceable bill will have […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/arizona-alert-mandatory-spay-neuter-bill-introduced/
| January 22, 2008
Press Releases
Bulldog Muscles Its Way Into AKC’s List Of Top 10 Most Popular Dogs In America
Bulldog Makes the List for First Time in Nearly 75 Years; Labrador Retriever Continues to Fetch Top Spot AKC Appears on NBC Today Show to Announce 2007 Registration Statistics - New York, NY – Today the American Kennel Club® announced that the Bulldog, a popular sports team mascot and one of the most recognizable and iconic […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/bulldog-muscles-its-way-into-akcs-list-of-top-10-most-popular-dogs-in/
| January 16, 2008
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Hopes For a Safe and Happy Holiday Season For You and Your Hound
AKC® Appears on NBC's Today Show to Offer Safety Tips and Remind Dog Lovers that Puppies are Not Stocking Stuffers The hectic holiday season can be difficult for many people, but it can also be a stressful time for your furry, four-footed companion. AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson appeared on NBC's Today Show to remind […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-hopes-for-a-safe-and-happy-holiday-season-for-you/
| December 20, 2007
Legislative Alerts
Miami-Dade County Proposes Drastic Changes for Animal Owners
The Miami-Dade County Commission will be holding a public hearing at 9:30am on Tuesday, December 18th to discuss a variety of changes to the animal control ordinance including limiting the number of pets a resident may own, implementing hobby breeder licensing, requiring mandatory microchipping for dog breeders and restricting rescue organizations. Concerned dog owners and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/miami-dade-county-proposes-drastic-changes-for-animal-owners/
| December 12, 2007
Legislative Alerts
San Antonio Proposal Bad for All Dog Owners
The American Kennel Club and its Texas federation of dog owners, the Responsible Pet Owners Alliance, are deeply concerned about the proposed changes to the City of San Antonio's animal ordinance. These changes, as will be proposed by the city's Animal Care Services Advisory Board, unfairly target responsible dog breeders and owners, have no chance […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/san-antonio-proposal-bad-for-all-dog-owners/
| August 29, 2007
Press Releases
AKC and Better Business Bureau Warn Consumers to Be Wary of Puppy Scams
-- Longing for a Canine Companion? Don’t Get Conned! -- New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and the Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB) are warning consumers about scams targeting unsuspecting puppy buyers. Both the AKC and the CBBB have recently received a number of reports from consumers throughout the nation […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-and-better-business-bureau-warn-consumers-to-be-wary-of-puppy-scam/
| May 29, 2007
Press Releases
Anticipated Release of ‘Firehouse Dog’ Prompts AKC to Send Message to Potential Dog Owners
Dog Experts Say Researching Breeds and Finding a Responsible Breeder Puts Your Pet in a Leading Role in Your Family New York, NY — In anticipation of the April 4, 2007 release of the family comedy Firehouse Dog, the American Kennel Club® reminds moviegoers about the importance of making careful, educated decisions when considering adding […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/anticipated-release-of-the-movie-firehouse-dog-prompts-akc-to-remind-p/
| April 2, 2007
Legislative Alerts
Mandatory Microchipping and Fees Proposed in Indiana
Indiana House Bill 1719, introduced by Representative Bardon, seeks to require that all dogs over six months of age be microchipped, that a new state-run microchip registry be developed, that owners of intact dogs be assessed a $50 annual fee, and that "Beware of Dog" signs be put up for every intact dog. If passed […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/mandatory-microchipping-and-fees-proposed-in-indiana/
| February 1, 2007