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Legislative Alerts
Las Vegas, Nevada to Consider Reversing Pet Sales Restrictions
The Las Vegas, Nevada City Council is expected to consider reversing its pet sales restriction at its Wednesday, November 1st meeting. Area residents are strongly encouraged to contact the Las Vegas City Council to support Bill 2017-40, which would repeal the law prohibiting pet shops from selling or disposing of dogs, cats or potbellied pigs […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/las-vegas-nevada-to-consider-reversing-pet-sales-restrictions/
| October 26, 2017
Legislative Alerts
USDA APHIS EXTENDS COMMENT PERIOD
Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Animal Care division announced an extension of the comment period for public input on possible updates to Animal Welfare Act licensing requirements.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/usda-aphis-extends-comment-period/
| October 24, 2017
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club & Rover.com Join Forces on AKC Marketplace
The American Kennel Club® (AKC), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, joins forces with Rover.com, the nation’s largest network of 5-star pet sitters and dog walkers, to bring even more pet services to AKC Marketplace. Each day, AKC Marketplace helps hundreds of potential dog owners find their life-long companions and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-rover-com-join-forces-on-akc-marketplace/
| October 23, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Support Illinois Resolution Endorsing AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program
The State Government Administration Committee is scheduled to consider a bill on Wednesday, October 25, that would endorse the AKC's Canine Good Citizen Program. Illinois residents are strongly encouraged to contact members of the State Government Administration Committee prior to the hearing on Wednesday, October 25. Let them know that you support the AKC and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/support-illinois-resolution-endorsing-akcs-canine-good-citizen-program/
| October 20, 2017
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Expert Advice: Feature
How the AKC Humane Grant Fund Is Helping Domestic Violence Shelters Become Pet Friendly
The statistics are staggering; every nine seconds, another woman in the United States is beaten, according to the Partnership Against Domestic Violence. While violence against women often takes place behind closed doors and isn't always visible to others, that doesn't mean it's not happening. Chances are, if there are children involved, they, too, are facing […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-humane-grant-help-domestic-violence-shelters/
| October 20, 2017
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Expert Advice: Events
5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the 2017 AKC National Championship
It's almost that time of year again. No, we're not talking about the holiday season; we're talking about the AKC National ChampionshipDog Show Presented by Royal Canin! This year's show will take place Dec. 16-17 in Orlando, Fla., with additional events held in conjunction with the championship occurring throughout that week. If you haven't heard […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/probably-didnt-know-about-the-2017-akc-national-championship/
| October 19, 2017
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Expert Advice: Events
Why You Need to See Dock Diving at the 2017 AKC National Championship
With so many events going on at the AKC National Championship Dog Show Presented by Royal Canin, how do you choose which ones to attend? Since 2014, a new exciting event has been added, and if you've never witnessed the intensity, grace, and sheer joy of a dog leaping off a dock to retrieve a favorite […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/need-to-see-dock-diving-2017-akc-national-championship/
| October 18, 2017
Press Releases
AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin Tickets on Sale
Tickets are on sale now for the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to the Orlando Orange County Convention Center’s North/South Building this December 16th and 17th. The all-day event pass includes daytime events, evening group finals and Best in Show (on Sunday). Daytime hours are 8am – 5pm, and doors […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-presented-by-royal-canin-tickets-on-sale/
| October 17, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Clark County, Nevada, to Consider Pet Sales Restrictions
The Clark County, Nevada Board of Commissioners is expected to consider changes to its animal control ordinances at its Tuesday, October 17th meeting. The proposal seeks to restrict sales of dogs and cats at pet stores to those obtained from an animal shelter or rescues organization. Area residents are strongly encouraged to contact Clark County […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/clark-county-nevada-to-consider-pet-sales-restrictions/
| October 16, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Ask Governor Cuomo to Support Bill Allowing Pets on Public Transportation During Emergencies
New York residents are encouraged to ask Governor Cuomo to support Senate Bill 2589, which would allow owners to take their companion animals on public transportation if a state of emergency is declared.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ask-governor-cuomo-to-support-bill-allowing-pets-on-public-transportation-during-emergencies/
| October 12, 2017