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Legislative Alerts
Guilford County to Vote on Mandatory Spay/Neuter on Thursday- Call Now!
The Guilford County (NC) Commission is holding a second hearing on Thursday, October 5, on a proposal that would require the sterilization of all dogs over 6 months old in the county unless you pay a $200 permit for every intact dog you own, with very few vague exemptions that will not protect responsible dog […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/guilford-county-to-vote-on-mandatory-spay-neuter-on-thursday-call-now/
| October 3, 2017
Legislative Alerts
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
Legislative Alerts
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
Legislative Alerts
Illinois HB 2810 Infringes on Dog Owner’s Rights. Urge Governor to Veto Today
A bill has been passed by the Illinois Legislature that would increase the instances in which an animal is seized on suspicion of cruelty. This may result in more Illinois dog owners losing their animals even if they are ultimately found not guilty or charges are dropped. The bill is being transmitted to the governor […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/illinois-hb-2810-infringes-on-dog-owners-rights-urge-governor-to-veto-today/
| July 20, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Nevada: Washoe County Considering Mandatory Spay/Neuter, Stricter Kennel Permits
AKC has learned that the Washoe County Commission (Nevada) is considering a proposal that would require anyone who wishes to own more than three dogs to apply for a variance permit and have their dogs sterilized.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nevada-washoe-county-considering-mandatory-spay-neuter-stricter-kennel-permits/
| July 17, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Illinois Legislature Approves Bill Infringing on Ownership Rights- Call the Governor!
Yesterday the Illinois House rushed a final approval of a measure that would increase the instances in which an animal is seized on suspicion of cruelty.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/illinois-legislature-approves-bill-infringing-on-ownership-rights-call-the-governor/
| June 28, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Illinois Bill Advancing That Could Result in More Animal Impoundments ‘ Call Today!
A bill is quickly advancing through the Illinois House of Representatives that would increase the instances in which an animal is seized on suspicion of cruelty. This may result in more Illinois dog owners losing their animals even if they are ultimately found not guilty or charges are dropped.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/illinois-bill-advancing-that-could-result-in-more-animal-impoundments-call-today/
| June 27, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Morristown, NJ, to Consider Pet Store Sales Restrictions on Tuesday, June 27
The American Kennel Club (AKC) emphatically supports freedom of choice in selecting a pet. AKC actively promotes efforts to ensure that people are educated, understand the demands of responsible ownership and have access to a pet that is right for them.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/morristown-nj-to-consider-pet-store-sales-restrictions-on-tuesday-june-27/
| June 23, 2017
Legislative Alerts
CDC Changes Application Process to Import Dogs Considered Inadequately Immunized Against Rabies
Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced changes to the application process to import a dog inadequately immunized against rabies. Effective August 18, 2017, an importer must apply online for a Permit to Import a Dog Inadequately Immunized Against Rabies at least 10 days before arriving into the United States with the dog.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/cdc-changes-application-process-to-import-dogs-considered-inadequately-immunized-against-rabies/
| June 20, 2017
Legislative Alerts
New Jersey Assembly to Consider Bill Infringing on Ownership Rights
The New Jersey Assembly could consider a bill as soon as Thursday, June 22, that allows for the seizure and permanent forfeiture of animals taken pursuant to an allegation 'but without a conviction'of animal cruelty.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-jersey-assembly-to-consider-bill-infringing-on-ownership-rights/
| June 20, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Burke County (NC) Considering Amendments to Kennel Laws on Tuesday (6/20)
The Burke County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, June 20, on several amendments to the county's kennel laws.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/burke-county-nc-considering-amendments-to-kennel-laws-on-tuesday-6-20/
| June 19, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Providence, RI, on Verge of Enacting Mandatory Spay/Neuter, Dog Ownership Limits
AKC Government Relations has just learned that the City Council of Providence, Rhode Island, recently passed a mandatory spay/neuter ordinance and animal ownership limits. The proposal would require all dogs six months of age or older to be spayed or neutered unless a person acquires a dog breeding permit.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/providence-ri-on-verge-of-enacting-mandatory-spay-neuter-dog-ownership-limits/
| June 7, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Burke County (NC) Considering Kennel Law Changes TOMORROW (4/18)
The Burke County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a public hearing for TOMORROW (Tuesday, April 18) on a proposal that would significantly change the laws regarding kennels.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/burke-county-nc-considering-kennel-law-changes-tomorrow-4-18/
| April 17, 2017
Legislative Alerts
URGENT’ Act TODAY to Oppose Tennessee Dog Breeder Amendment
If you own intact female dogs, you could be regulated as a 'commercial' dog breeder under a bill that is advancing in Tennessee.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-act-today-to-oppose-tennessee-dog-breeder-amendment/
| April 3, 2017
Legislative Alerts
TN: Breeder Bills On Agenda for 3/28 & 3/29, Contact Committees TODAY
Amendments that would insert 'commercial dog breeder' regulations into two bills are again on committee agendas for Tuesday (3/28) and Wednesday (3/29).
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tn-breeder-bills-on-agenda-for-3-28-3-29-contact-committees-today/
| March 27, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Montana: Hearing TOMORROW (3/23) on Breeder Licensing, Seizure of Dogs, $5000 Penalties
A problematic bill to regulate pet breeders is scheduled to be heard by the Montana House Business and Labor Committee on March 23, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. House Bill 582 seeks to require licensing, inspections, rules, fees, and penalties for certain dog and cat breeders.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/montana-hearing-tomorrow-3-23-on-breeder-licensing-seizure-of-dogs-5000-penalties/
| March 22, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Montana: Committee Vote on Overreaching Pet Breeder Bill Scheduled for March 9
House Bill 570 seeks to establish licensing, inspections, regulations, fees, and penalties for dog and cat breeders.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/montana-committee-vote-on-overreaching-pet-breeder-bill-scheduled-for-march-9/
| March 7, 2017
Legislative Alerts
HAWAII ALERT: TROUBLESOME LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED IN COMMITTEE TOMORROW, FEB. 23
The Hawaii House of Representative's Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider dog-related proposals on Thursday, February 23, both of which the American Kennel Club (AKC) is concerned with.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/hawaii-alert-troublesome-legislation-to-be-considered-in-committee-tomorrow-feb-23/
| February 22, 2017
Legislative Alerts
South Dakota Bill to Impose Additional Requirements On Commercial Breeding Operations
South Dakota House Bill 1159 seeks to impose additional requirements on and to establish additional inspections for commercial pet breeding operations in the state.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/south-dakota-bill-to-impose-additional-requirements-on-commercial-breeding-operations/
| February 8, 2017
Legislative Alerts
ND: Committee to Hear Bill Regulating Owners of 5 Female Dogs as ‘Commercial Breeders’ on 2/9
North Dakota Senate Bill 2297, which seeks to require the licensing and oversight of certain dog breeders, is scheduled for consideration by the Senate Agriculture Committee on Thursday, February 9. The American Kennel Club has serious reservations concerning SB 2297.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nd-committee-to-hear-bill-regulating-owners-of-5-female-dogs-as-commercial-breeders-on-2-9/
| February 7, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Maryland Hearing on 2/7 to Consider Troublesome Expansion of Kennel Licensing Laws
The Maryland House Environment and Transportation Committee is scheduled to consider a bill on Tuesday, February 7, that will significantly expand who must obtain a local kennel license.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/maryland-hearing-on-2-7-to-consider-troublesome-expansion-of-kennel-licensing-laws/
| February 3, 2017
Canine Partners
Retired Agility Champ Stays Active in Barn Hunt
MACH BRADLEY'S BRANDY RN MXG MJS MXP2 MXPB MJP2 OF XFP T2B2 RATM CGCA owned by Kevin & Alison Bradley of Fayetteville, AR Kevin and Alison adopted Brandy from Fayetteville Animal Services on Nov. 22, 2008. They discovered an intelligent, energetic young dog and got her involved in training. Soon, Brandy was competing in agility […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/retired-agility-champ-stays-active-in-barn-hunt%e2%80%8b/
| June 26, 2017
Canine Partners
Shani Wins Agility Championship Just Days Before Surgery
MACH Shani of Ingleside CDX BN MXB MJS XF T2B owned by Valerie Dietz of O Fallon, IL “Four-year-old Shani is a delight, always full of life, joy, and energy,” says Valerie. “She makes me smile everyday with her antics and happy playful personality. I call her my wild child. She loves agility and […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/shani-wins-agility-championship-just-days-before-surgery/
| June 21, 2017
Canine Partners
Top Obedience Title Earns Steak & Ice Cream Reward
Odysseus UD BN GN RA owned by Regan Radtke of Champaign, IL Regan adopted Odysseus or “Odie” for short, from the Humane Society Naples in Naples, FL, in 2009, when he was eight months old. He soon traveled to Illinois with her while she attended law school. “Not one to be left out, Odysseus furthered […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/top-obedience-title-earns-steak-ice-cream-reward/
| June 8, 2017
Canine Partners
Hard Working Dog Earns Top Rally Title
Branford CDX PCDX RAE BN GN owned by Linda & John Luce of Lakeland, TN Five years ago, a canine Casanova jumped a fence and had a romance with a lovely Australian Shepherd owned by Linda’s veterinarian. Nine weeks later, the Aussie delivered a litter of six puppies. "The following month we were grieved to […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/hard-working-dog-earns-top-rally-title/
| May 23, 2017
Canine Partners
Ice Sizzles on the Course
Wendy’s Ice Princess CAX RN – Wendy Brusso – Marion, NY Six months after Wendy lost a beloved dog, Ice came into her life. “I stopped at a local shelter and found a 7-month-old quiet and scared pup. Now, 6 years later, Ice is confident and outgoing. Ice took to luring like a natural, getting […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/ice-sizzles-on-the-course/
| May 3, 2017
Canine Partners
Named After Baseball Star, Jeter Becomes Canine Athlete!
MACH Jeter Morris owned by Kaela Morris of Thousand Oaks, CA Jeter is an incredible three-year-old Golden Retriever/Maltese mix who is named after the great shortstop from the New York Yankees, Derek Jeter. “Jeter and I found out about agility when he was seven months old. After our first class, we caught the “agility bug!” […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/named-after-baseball-star-jeter-becomes-canine-athlete/
| May 1, 2017
Canine Partners
Older Dogs Can Learn New Tricks – Meet Coco!
Miss Coco Rochelle CDX PCDX BN GN RAE THDN CGC owned by Jean Schaardt of Manahawkin, NJ Coco had a hard road in life, but is proof you can teach an old dog new tricks. She spent the first seven years of her life in a Tennessee kennel and then was turned into a shelter, […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/older-dogs-can-learn-new-tricks-meet-coco/
| April 14, 2017
Canine Partners
Therapy Dog Inspires Amputees After Losing Leg
Griff THDD CGC owned by Karen Scott of Versailles, KY Originally, Griff’s future was set to compete in agility. However, early in his puppyhood, Griff showed symptoms of shoulder trouble in his right leg. After learning that agility was out of question for Griff, a new job was needed for his future. “Work as a […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/therapy-dog-inspires-amputees-after-losing-leg/
| April 13, 2017
Canine Partners
Sold for Drug Money as Pup, Ally Gains Great Home & Rally Career
Ally RAE CGC owned by Viki Smartt of Knoxville, TN In 2010, a friend of Viki’s spotted an addict trying to sell a young puppy on a street corner and immediately knew he had to help. The friend offered the man $4 as that was all he had in his wallet at the time. It […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/sold-for-drug-money-as-pup-ally-gains-great-home-rally-career/
| February 7, 2017