New California Laws Regulate Dog Sales – What They Mean for Breeders and Rescues
In September 2024, the Los Angeles Times published an extensive report on the market for dog importation into California. The investigative report described a market filled with unscrupulous brokers masquerading as animal rescues; these actors often sold sick puppies while fraudulently masking their origin; in some cases, these puppies were falsely advertised as being AKC-registered. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-california-laws-regulate-dog-sales-mean-breeders-rescues/
| October 22, 2025
California: 2025 Legislative Session Draws to a Close
Yesterday, California’s 2025 legislative session came to a close as Governor Gavin Newsom had a midnight deadline to act on bills that landed on his desk. AKC appreciates all who helped throughout the year to protect the rights of responsible dog owners; we are most successful when working together. Your actions made a difference for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-2025-legislative-session-draws-close/
| October 14, 2025