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Legislative Alerts San Antonio Ordinance is on the Move! Voice Your Opposition Now!
The American Kennel Club (AKC) and our Texas federation of owners, the Responsible Pet Owners Alliance (RPOA), remain deeply concerned with the proposed changes to San Antonio's animal ordinance. The proposed ordinance is unreasonable, unenforceable, and unfairly penalizes responsible dog breeders and owners. For example, if adopted, the new law will impose many burdensome restrictions, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/san-antonio-ordinance-is-on-the-move-voice-your-opposition-now/ | October 11, 2007
Chairman's Reports September 2007 Chairman’s Report
It is sometimes beneficial in both our personal and our professional lives to step back and take a longer perspective of what we have achieved and what we seek. Our natural inclination is to focus on just today and tomorrow. Today I want to share with you some longer range evaluation of just how AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2007-09/ | September 10, 2007
Press Releases AKC Honors Outstanding Dogs With 2007 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE)
The American Kennel Club announced today the winners of the seventh AKC Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE), the award designed to commemorate loyal, hard-working dogs that have made significant contributions to their community. The ACE is given annually to dogs in each of the following five categories: Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Therapy, Service and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-honors-outstanding-dogs-with-2007-akc-awards-for-canine-excellence/ | August 29, 2007
Press Releases Underdog Prompts AKC to Remind Potential Dog Owners to Research the Right Breed for Their Lifestyle
Taking the Time to Pick the Right Breed Makes You The Real Hero With the release of the action adventure movie Underdog, the American Kennel Club® reminds moviegoers about the importance of making careful, educated decisions when considering adding a dog to their home. Distributed by (c) Disney Enterprises, Inc., Underdog is a live re-make […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/underdog-prompts-akc-to-remind-potential-dog-owners-to-research-the-ri/ | August 6, 2007
Legislative Alerts Washington, D.C. Proposal Will Infringe Rights
It is imperative that breeders and concerned dog owners in Washington, D.C., express their opposition to the Animal Protection Amendment Act, a recently proposed ordinance that, if adopted, will make drastic, unnecessary, and burdensome changes to current District law.  Some of the most onerous provisions of the ordinance would: Take animals outside the realm of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/washington-dc-proposal-will-infringe-rights/ | June 19, 2007
Chairman's Reports June 2007 Chairman’s Report
Last month in my Chairman's Report I reported on a pending threat to purebred dog ownership in California: Assembly Bill 1634 would require the mandatory spay or neuter of dogs 4 months or older unless an intact dog permit is purchased through local authorities. Should this bill become law, I fear it could be a […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2007-06/ | June 11, 2007
Chairman's Reports May 2007 Chairman’s Report
Since February we have been waging a legislative battle against California Assembly Bill 1634 which would require mandatory spaying/neutering for all dogs over 4 months of age unless the owner qualifies for and purchases an intact dog permit through the local authorities. This would mean that those wishing to keep their dogs intact would be […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2007-05/ | May 8, 2007
Legislative Alerts CA Spay/Neuter Bill Vote To Be April 24th
Today, the California Assembly Business and Professions Committee discussed Assembly Bill 1634, known as the California Health Pets Act. However, at the request of its sponsor, Assemblyman Lloyd Levine, the bill will be further considered at the committee's April 24th meeting, during which a vote will be taken. It is possible that AB 1634 will […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-spay-neuter-bill-vote-to-be-april-24th/ | April 11, 2007
Legislative Alerts URGENT – CA Spay/Neuter Bill to Be Amended – Continued Opposition Needed!
Assembly Bill 1634, the California bill that will require any dog or cat over the age of four months to be spayed or neutered will be revised with even more burdensome requirements. The bill still does not make any provision for animals in the state only for a short time or those who are competing […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-ca-spay-neuter-bill-to-be-amended-continued-opposition-needed/ | April 5, 2007
Legislative Alerts California Mandatory Spay/Neuter Bill Assigned to Committee – Speak Out Now!
California Assembly Bill 1634, known as the California Healthy Pets Act, was assigned to the Assembly Business and Professions Committee on Monday, March 26. It seeks to require the mandatory spaying or neutering of all dogs or cats over four months of age, unless the owner acquires an intact animal permit. It is imperative that […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-mandatory-spay-neuter-bill-assigned-to-committee-speak-out/ | March 27, 2007

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