DeKalb Co., GA, Pet Breeder/Seller Restriction Ordinance Deferred to 1/21/25
An overreaching proposed ordinance that seeks to place restrictions on pet breeders and on individuals who transfer/give away/sell pets will be deferred until January 2025. Per county staff: At the December 3 County Operations Committee meeting, the ordinance was recommended for deferral to the Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners next meets tomorrow, December […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/dekalb-co-ga-pet-breeder-seller-restriction-ordinance-deferred-1-21-25/
| December 9, 2024
Louisiana Update: St. Tammany Parish Unanimously Adopts Spay/Neuter Ordinance
Yesterday evening, the St. Tammany Parish Council unanimously adopted a new spay/neuter ordinance. The new law, which goes into effect on December 20, 2024, requires all dogs to be spayed or neutered. However, it also includes broad exceptions, by: Exempting dogs 52 weeks of age and younger from the spay/neuter requirement. Allowing for any pet […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/louisiana-update-st-tammany-parish-unanimously-adopts-spay-neuter-ordinance/
| December 6, 2024
New York: Ask Governor to Sign Bill Allowing Dogs in State Parks
Yesterday a bill was sent to Governor Hochel’s desk that will allow responsible dog owners more opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities and socialization with their well-behaved pets, while still protecting and respecting the ability of all New Yorkers to enjoy state parks. New York residents, and those who enjoy traveling and/or participating in outdoor events […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-ask-governor-sign-bill-allowing-dogs-state-parks/
| December 3, 2024
DeKalb Co., GA, Pet Breeder/Seller Restrictions Possibly on Agenda Tomorrow, 12/3/24
An overreaching proposed ordinance that seeks to place restrictions on pet breeders and on individuals who transfer/give away/sell pets is on the tentative agenda of the DeKalb County Committee of the Whole, for Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 9:00am. Click here for meeting information. It is unclear if this item will receive action on that […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/dekalb-co-ga-pet-breeder-seller-restrictions-possibly-agenda-tomorrow-12-3-24/
| December 2, 2024
Louisiana Alert: St. Tammany Parish to Consider Spay/Neuter Requirements, Free Intact Permits
St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, is seeking to mandate the spay/neuter of all dogs at its Thursday, December 5, 2024, Parish Council meeting. The American Kennel Club (AKC) encourages all St. Tammany residents to review the information below and to contact Parish Councilmembers to share concerns about the proposal. IMPACT Ordinance Calendar Number 7740AA requires all dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/louisiana-alert-st-tammany-parish-consider-spay-neuter-requirements-free-intact-permits/
| November 26, 2024
CA: Seaside Adopts Breeder/Owner Restrictions
Summary: On Thursday, November 21, the City of Seaside, CA, unanimously adopted an ordinance that will require city residents to purchase a breeding permit before their dog or cat is bred and will require residents to spay or neuter their dog or cat if an unaltered license is not purchased or a veterinarian approved health […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-seaside-adopts-breeder-owner-restrictions/
| November 26, 2024
Texas: Rules for State-Licensed Breeders Currently Open for Comment
Last week, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), the state agency charged with administering the state’s Dog or Cat Breeders Act, announced that it will begin its periodic review of the Act’s current administrative rules. The Dog or Cat Breeders Act requires anyone that both owns 5 or more intact female animals and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-rules-state-licensed-breeders-currently-open-comment/
| November 26, 2024
U.S. Congress: New Senate Farm Bill Includes Dangerous Anti-Breeder Proposals. Take Action Now
Congress is back in Washington for the lame-duck session and working to quickly move major legislation, such as the Farm Bill, not completed before the election. Yesterday, the Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Stabenow (D-MI) released the Senate version of the federal farm bill, The Rural Prosperity and Security Act of 2024, for immediate consideration. Unlike […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/u-s-congress-new-senate-farm-bill-includes-dangerous-anti-breeder-proposals-take-action-now/
| November 18, 2024
DeKalb Co., GA, Committee Meeting on Pet Breeder/Seller Restrictions Now on November 19
Consideration of an overreaching proposed animal ordinance in DeKalb County that seeks to place restrictions on pet breeders and on individuals who transfer/give away/sell pets has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The County Operations Committee (OPS Committee) will meet to discuss the proposed ordinance at 1:00pm at 178 Sams Street, Decatur, GA 30030. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/dekalb-co-ga-committee-meeting-pet-breeder-seller-restrictions-now-november-19/
| November 15, 2024
Oklahoma: Updates to Import, Seizure Regulations Open for Comment
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry (ODAFF) has proposed changes to two administrative rules pertaining to dogs. Docket No. 24-1072 seeks to make changes related to certificates of veterinary inspection. The proposed rules update: The definition of certificate of veterinary inspection by adding, “An APHIS 7001 form shall not be considered an official […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oklahoma-updates-import-seizure-regulations-open-comment/
| November 14, 2024