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Canine Partners
Once Stray Dog Now Obedience/Rally Stand-Out
Our Sweet Waally Waally Wabbitt CD BN PCD RAE owned by James & Barbara Roberts of Lakeland, FL Wabbitt wondered up to Jim and Bobbi while they were working out in their yard. His eyes were so infected that he could not see, and he was running into bushes and trees. “He was so very […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/once-stray-dog-now-obedience-rally-stand-out/
| May 12, 2015
Canine Partners
Rescue Dog Gains Fame for Surfing Sizzle
Photo by Michael Blake Southern Californian Michael Uy lives for the outdoors and luckily his canine companion keeps up with him. Abbie holds her own with Uy whether jogging, mountain biking, hiking or even paragliding. One of their favorite stops is the local dog beach where they both like to swim in the ocean. During […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/rescue-dog-gains-fame-for-surfing-sizzle/
| May 4, 2015
Canine Partners
From Alley to Rally – Success Story of a Little Street Dog
This story originally appeared in the summer 2012 issue of the AKC Canine Partners News and later was reprinted in a 2013 issue of AKC Family Dog magazine. The story won first place in the 2013 Dog Writers Association of America writing competition in the category of “Magazine Feature Article with the topic of Rescue.”Since […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/from-alley-to-rally-success-story-of-a-little-street-dog/
| April 29, 2015
Canine Partners
Meet a Multi-Titled American Pit Bull Terrier!
Pender’s Got A Lotta Moxie CD RAE owned by Tom & Natalie Pender of Milwaukee, WI Tom and Natalie adopted Moxie, an American Pit Bull Terrier, from the Wisconsin Humane Society in 2007 when she was a 12-week-old puppy. “Right from the start she was a very sweet puppy and to this day she loves […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/meet-a-multi-titled-american-pit-bull-terrier/
| April 16, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Support New Jersey Resolution Endorsing AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program
New Jersey Senate Resolution 102, sponsored by Senator Jeff Van Drew, endorses the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Program and supports its efforts to promote responsible dog ownership. The resolution will be considered by the Senate Economic Growth Committee on Thursday, January 29. AKC encourages all New Jersey residents to contact the members of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-cgc-2015-jan/
| January 26, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Update: Rhode Island S 2022 Passes Senate
Senate Bill 2022 passed the Rhode Island Senate on June 1, 2010 and has now been assigned to the House Judiciary Committee. Concerned Rhode Island dog owners should contact the members of the Judiciary Committee. The AKC Government Relations Department continues to monitor this legislation and will provide updates on further action on this bill […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-rhode-island-s-2022-passes-senate/
| June 3, 2010
Legislative Alerts
U.S. Senate Passes Resolution in Honor of AKC’s 125 Years of Good Works for All Dogs
Senate Resolution 393 Joins Earlier House of Representatives Resolution 160 The American Kennel Club® (AKC), the nation’s largest and only not-for-profit all-breed dog registry, is pleased to announce that in honor of its 125th anniversary, the United States Senate passed S. Res. 393 yesterday in recognition of AKC’s many years of contributions to responsible dog […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/us-senate-passes-resolution-in-honor-of-akcs-125-years-of-good-works-f/
| February 24, 2010
Legislative Alerts
New York City Housing Authority to Ban Breeds and Dogs Over 25 lbs!!!
Beginning Friday, May 1, any dog weighing over 25 pounds, including Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers and "pit bulls", among many others, will be prohibited in housing controlled by the New York City Housing Authority. The American Kennel Club has sent a letter to the Housing Authority, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and the New York City Council opposing […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-city-housing-authority-to-ban-breeds-and-dogs-over-25-lbs/
| April 30, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Louisville Enacts Major Changes to Animal Control Law
Mayor Jerry Abramson has signed into law major changes to the Louisville Animal Control Ordinance and the news is not good for fanciers, breeders and responsible animal owners. The provisions in the ordinance contain a pet limit, severe restrictions on the keeping of intact animals, licensing of in-home kennels, extreme differential licensing and vague definitions. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/louisville-enacts-major-changes-to-animal-control-law/
| January 4, 2007
Legislative Alerts
LA Rejects BSL, Pursuing Mandatory Spay/Neuter of ALL Dogs
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has voted to delay a vote on changes to its animal control ordinance until April 25th. Although the board appears to have been persuaded that a breed-specific proposal is not in the best interests of the citizens, they have now directed staff to draft language requiring mandatory spay/neuter […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/la-rejects-bsl-pursuing-mandatory-spay-neuter-of-all-dogs/
| February 23, 2006