Reminder: USDA-APHIS Seeks Public Input on Potential Changes to AWA Licensing Requirements
In August, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a public request for comment on potential changes to the Animal Welfare Act's (AWA) licensing requirements.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/reminder-usda-aphis-seeks-public-input-on-potential-changes-to-awa-licensing-requirements/
| September 22, 2017
REMINDER: Guilford County, NC, to Consider Mandatory Spay/Neuter Proposal Tonight
The Guilford County (NC) Commission is holding a public hearing this afternoon, Thursday, September 21, at 5PM, on a proposal that would require cat and dog owners to spay/neuter their dogs by the age of 6 months or pay a $200 fee for an intact animal permit.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/reminder-guilford-county-nc-to-consider-mandatory-spay-neuter-proposal-tonight/
| September 21, 2017
Support Illinois Resolution Endorsing AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program
Illinois House Resolution 602, sponsored by Representative Sara Wojcicki Jimenez, endorses the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen Program and supports its efforts to promote responsible dog ownership.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/support-illinois-resolution-endorsing-akcs-canine-good-citizen-program-2/
| September 18, 2017
Ask Guilford County, NC to Not Proceed with Mandatory Spay/Neuter Proposal on September 21
The Guilford County (NC) Commission is holding a public hearing on Thursday, September 21, on a proposal that would require cat and dog owners to spay/neuter their dogs by the age of 6 months or pay a $200 fee for an intact animal permit. The proposal offer a few exceptions, however AKC believes that the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ask-guilford-county-nc-to-not-proceed-with-mandatory-spay-neuter-proposal-on-september-21/
| September 15, 2017
CA AB 485 Passed Senate, Soon Headed to Gov. Brown for Signature or Veto
AB 485 will be sent to Governor Jerry Brown for his signature or veto upon the Assembly's agreement to include the Senate's amendments in the proposal. It is important that all concerned California residents contact Gov. Brown and urge him to veto AB 485.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-ab-485-passed-senate-soon-headed-to-gov-brown-for-signature-or-veto/
| September 14, 2017
Florida Temporarily Suspends Certain Transport Requirements for Animals Displaced by Hurricane Irma
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry, announced the temporary suspension of the state's intrastate (within the state) movement requirements for the transportation of animals from areas expected to be impacted by Hurricane Irma.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/florida-temporarily-suspends-certain-transport-requirements-for-animals-displaced-by-hurricane-irma/
| September 8, 2017
More Massachusetts Dogs Bills Scheduled for Consideration on Tuesday, September 12
In addition to bills to be considered by the Joint Judiciary Committee, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture is also scheduled to consider several dog-related bills on Tuesday, September 12.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/more-massachusetts-dogs-bills-scheduled-for-consideration-on-tuesday-september-12/
| September 7, 2017
Massachusetts Legislative Committee to Consider Dog-Related Bills on Tuesday, September 12
The Joint Judiciary Committee of the Massachusetts General Court is scheduled to consider four dog-related bills at its upcoming hearing on Tuesday, September 12, 2017.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/massachusetts-legislative-committee-to-consider-dog-related-bills-on-tuesday-september-12/
| September 6, 2017
Texas and Louisiana Laws on Disaster Preparedness
In light of the terrible flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey currently affecting southeast Texas, here is a brief review of Texas' and neighboring Louisiana's disaster preparedness laws as they impact household pets.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-and-louisiana-laws-on-disaster-preparedness/
| September 1, 2017