San Antonio Considers Mandatory Spay/Neuter and Breeder Permits
The San Antonio City Council is considering a 5-Year Strategic Plan that includes mandatory spay/neuter and breeder permits, as well as creation of a bill of rights for animals. The plan was generated by the San Antonio Animal Care Services Advisory Board and will be presented to the city council at the June 29th meeting. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/san-antonio-considers-mandatory-spay-neuter-and-breeder-permits/ | June 20, 2006
UPDATE: Indianapolis Holds Public Hearing on Dog Violence
The Indianapolis City Council has decided not to pursue breed-specific legislation. Councilwoman Sherron Franklin will be proposing a stricter dangerous dog ordinance that requires dogs that have been determined to be dangerous to be confined by a fence or specified structure and imposes a minimum $500 fine for violators. AKC thanks the fanciers and concerned […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-indianapolis-holds-public-hearing-on-dog-violence/ | June 16, 2006
Indianapolis Holds Public Hearing on Dog Violence
The Indianapolis City Council has decided not to pursue breed-specific legislation. Councilwoman Sherron Franklin will be proposing a stricter dangerous dog ordinance that requires dogs that have been determined to be dangerous to be confined by a fence or specified structure and imposes a minimum $500 fine for violators. AKC thanks the fanciers and concerned […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/indianapolis-holds-public-hearing-on-dog-violence/ | June 12, 2006
NEW CALL TO ACTION FOR AMENDED NY STATE CROP/DOCK BILL
Ear Cropping and Tail Docking Bill Amended A. 11242, the New York State Assembly bill to prohibit ear cropping and tail docking, has been amended. It is imperative that New York fanciers and concerned dog owners contact their Assemblymember and members of the Agriculture Committee immediately to oppose this legislation.   The new version of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-call-to-action-for-amended-ny-state-crop-dock-bill/ | June 9, 2006
AKC Endorses Federal PETS Act
AKC Endorses and Supports S. 2548, The "Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006" (PETS) With predictions for another above-average hurricane season in 2006, and AKC survey results showing that an overwhelming majority of pet owners will refuse evacuation orders unless they can take their pets with them, the AKC is pleased to endorse […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/akc-endorses-federal-pets-act/ | June 6, 2006
Riverside County, CA Holds Public Meetings Regarding Mandatory Spay/Neuter Proposal
Update! The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has announced they are cancelling the remaining three meetings on the proposed mandatory spay/neuter ordinance until a draft can be finalized by county counsel. AKC thanks the many fanciers and concerned dog owners who attended the meeting on Saturday and we will post further information as soon […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/riverside-county-ca-holds-public-meetings-regarding-mandatory-spay-neu/ | June 6, 2006
A Victory in California!
AB 2110 Fails to Pass Committee Assembly Bill 2110 was held yesterday in the Appropriations Committee Suspense File and can not move forward. The bill would have prohibited field trials in the state of California. Congratulations to all fanciers and field trial participants who worked to oppose this measure.     California Bill Would Outlaw […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/a-victory-in-california/ | May 26, 2006
NY Bill Would Prohibit Cropping & Docking
Assemblywoman Sandy Galef has introduced A. 11242, a bill to prohibit ear cropping and tail docking. It is imperative that New York fanciers and concerned dog owners contact their representatives immediately to oppose this legislation. A person found guilty of tail docking would be guilty of a misdemeanor and could be sentenced up to one […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ny-bill-would-prohibit-cropping-docking/ | May 18, 2006
Your Voice is Needed Now – Model Opposition Letter Attached
Please send a letter to the New York Assembly Agriculture Committee   To defeat A. 11242, the New York Assembly bill that will ban ear cropping and tail docking, we need the help of all fanciers. We strongly urge you to contact the members of the Assembly Agriculture Committee immediately and voice your opposition to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/your-voice-is-needed-now-model-opposition-letter-attached/ | May 16, 2006
LA Passes Mandatory Spay/Neuter – Other Areas Expected to Follow
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 to approve an ordinance yesterday that requires all dogs, except those that are law enforcement dogs, service dogs or that qualify as "competition" dogs to be spayed or neutered. The ordinance will go into effect June 3rd. For more details please read our previous alert on […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/la-passes-mandatory-spay-neuter-other-areas-expected-to-follow/ | May 4, 2006

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