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Legislative Alerts
AB 1634 Frequently Asked Questions
The American Kennel Club would like to answer some specific concerns that people have raised with regard to the new version of California Assembly Bill 1634. We would also like to encourage people to read the bill closely as it has been changed dramatically in the last few weeks. Please click here to read the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ab-1634-frequently-asked-questions/
| August 15, 2008
Press Releases
American Kennel Club and AKC Canine Health Foundation Release Podcast on Canine Comparative Oncology
The American Kennel Club and the AKC Canine Health Foundation are pleased to debut the next podcast in the Genome Barks series. This week's podcast is a follow up to our recent interview with Dr. Matthew Breen. Dr. Breen, while a world renowned cancer researcher, is also the Treasurer of the Canine Comparative Oncology […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-and-akc-canine-health-foundation-release-podcast-3/
| August 14, 2008
Legislative Alerts
CA AB 1634 Amended Again
California Assembly Bill 1634, now known as the "California Responsible Pet Ownership Act," has been radically amended. The bill is now a responsible dog ownership act and addresses two major issues resulting from irresponsible dog ownership - dogs that are found roaming and dogs that are not licensed. Existing California state law already requires all […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-ab-1634-amended-again/
| August 14, 2008
Chairman's Reports
August 2008 Chairman’s Report
Last month the American Kennel Club along with Karen R. Breslin of the Progressive Law Center, LLC of Lakewood, Colorado and the Washington D.C. office of Kaye Scholer LLP filed a brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit asking to reverse a lower court’s decision and grant former Denver resident […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2008-08/
| August 13, 2008
Press Releases
Poodle and Wheaten Terrier Neck-and-Neck in Race for White House
Less Than Two-Weeks Left to Cast Your Vote for The Best "Canine Candidate" for the Obama Family @ www.presidentialpup.com The American Kennel Club® (AKC) reports a tight race between the Poodle and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier in their poll to determine America's breed of choice for the Obama family. Preliminary results indicate that the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/poodle-and-wheaten-terrier-neck-and-neck-in-race-for-white-house/
| August 7, 2008
Legislative Alerts
CA AB 1634 Officially Amended
Amendments to California Assembly Bill 1634, as made by the Senate Appropriations Committee, appeared in print today after several weeks of delay due to the legislative recess. Now that the Senators have returned to Sacramento, work on bills has resumed. Quick movement on bills is expected as the state constitution requires that all bills be […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-ab-1634-officially-amended/
| August 6, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Chicago Ordinance Update
Yesterday, a vote by the Chicago City Council's Finance Committee, in consideration of a proposed mandatory spay/neuter ordinance, was put off by committee chairman Alderman Ed Burke. After several hours of testimony, Alderman Burke delayed a vote to allow more testimony to be heard. No new hearing date has been set. AKC's Government Relations Department […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/chicago-ordinance-update/
| July 30, 2008
Press Releases
AKC and Bayer, K9 Advantix® Announce Winners of Veterinary Technician Scholarships
Twenty-Five Vet Tech Students Honored The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Bayer, K9 Advantix® along with the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA), are pleased to announce the winners of the AKC/ Bayer K9 Advantix Veterinary Technician Scholarship. Twenty-five scholarships in the amount of $1,000 were awarded to students from 21 American Veterinary […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-and-bayer-k9-advantixr-announce-winners-of-veterinary-technician-s-1/
| July 29, 2008
Press Releases
AKC Awards $150,000 in Veterinary Student Scholarships
-- Scholarships Awarded In Partnership with Royal Canin, AKC Companion Animal Recovery and AKC Canine Health Foundation -- The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) today announced it has awarded scholarships to 24 students from 18 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited schools of veterinary medicine. These scholarships include the Chairman's Award and the President's Award, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-awards-150000-in-veterinary-student-scholarships/
| July 29, 2008
Legislative Alerts
URGENT: Chicago City Council to Consider Mandatory Spay/Neuter; IKC Spokesperson to Speak at Hearing
The Chicago City Council Committee on Finance will hold a joint hearing with the Committee on License and Consumer Protection on Tuesday July 29th to discuss a mandatory spay/neuter ordinance. It is vital that responsible dog owners and breeders attend the hearing to oppose this measure. AKC Opposes Proposed Mandatory Spay and Neuter Ordinance […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-chicago-city-council-to-consider-mandatory-spay-neuter-ikc-spok/
| July 29, 2008