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Legislative Alerts
Floyd Co., GA: Vote to Require Mandatory Spay/Neuter of Dogs Is TUESDAY, 10/10/23
URGENT: Please share this information with dog owners, breeders, conformation and event participants, sportsmen, and hunters in Floyd County, Georgia. A brief public hearing and vote to enact mandatory spay/neuter of dogs 6 months of age and older is scheduled for next Tuesday morning, October 10, 2023, at 9:30am by the Floyd County, GA, Board […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/floyd-co-ga-vote-require-mandatory-spay-neuter-dogs-tuesday-10-10-23/
| October 5, 2023
Expert Advice: Health
Spay and Neuter Alternatives: Hormone-Preserving Sterilization
Hormone-sparing sterilization (vasectomy or ovary-sparing spay) retain hormones associated with possibly better health and behavior.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/hormone-preserving-sterilization/
| August 18, 2023
Legislative Alerts
California: Kern County Commission Advances Revised Mandatory Spay/Neuter Proposal
Last week, the Kern County Animal Services Commission reconsidered a proposed ordinance that seeks to further the licensing burden on dog owners in Kern County, and could lead to mandatory spay/neuter for one violation of animal control laws. While some concerns remain, there were some amendments requested by AKC and local club members that were […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-kern-county-commission-advances-revised-mandatory-spay-neuter-proposal/
| June 27, 2023
Legislative Alerts
California: Attend Kern County Possible Mandatory Spay/Neuter Hearing Tomorrow (6/21)
On Wednesday, June 21, the Kern County Animal Services Commission will reconsider a proposed ordinance concerning dog licensing for dog owners in Kern County which could lead to mandatory spay/neuter for violations of animal control laws. If advanced, the proposal would go to the Kern County Board of Supervisors for review and possible passage into […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-attend-kern-county-possible-mandatory-spay-neuter-hearing-tomorrow-6-21/
| June 20, 2023
Legislative Alerts
California: Kern County to Consider Possible Mandatory Spay/Neuter on Wednesday (6/21)
On Wednesday, June 21, the Kern County Animal Services Commission will reconsider a proposed ordinance concerning dog licensing for dog owners in Kern County which could lead to mandatory spay/neuter for violations of animal control laws. If advanced, the proposal would go to the Kern County Board of Supervisors for review and possible passage into […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-kern-county-consider-possible-mandatory-spay-neuter-wednesday-6-13/
| June 13, 2023
Legislative Alerts
California: Kern County Postpones Consideration of Mandatory Spay/Neuter
On Wednesday, May 17, the Kern County Animal Services Commission reconsidered a proposed ordinance that seeks to further the licensing burden on dog owners in Kern County, and could lead to mandatory spay/neuter for one violation of animal control laws. No vote was taken in this meeting, but the proposal has been rereferred to the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-kern-county-postpones-consideration-mandatory-spay-neuter-2/
| May 22, 2023
Legislative Alerts
California: Kern County to Consider Possible Mandatory Spay/Neuter on Wednesday (5/17)
On Wednesday, May 17, the Kern County Animal Services Commission are reconsidering a proposed ordinance that seeks to further the licensing burden on dog owners in Kern County, and could lead to mandatory spay/neuter for one violation of animal control laws. If advanced, the proposal would go to the Kern County Board of Supervisors for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-kern-county-consider-possible-mandatory-spay-neuter-wednesday-5-17/
| May 15, 2023
Legislative Alerts
California: Kern County Postpones Consideration of Mandatory Spay/Neuter
On Wednesday, April 19, the Kern County Animal Services Commission discussed a proposed ordinance that seeks to institute mandatory spay/neuter in Kern County. No action was taken in this meeting, but this proposal will likely be voted on during the commission’s next meeting on May 17. AKC Government Relations (AKC GR) thanks all who took […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-kern-county-postpones-consideration-mandatory-spay-neuter/
| April 21, 2023
Legislative Alerts
California: Kern County to Consider Mandatory Spay/Neuter on Wednesday (4/19)
On Wednesday, April 19, the Kern County Animal Services Commission are considering a proposed ordinance that seeks to institute mandatory spay/neuter in Kern County. If advanced, the proposal would go to the Kern County Board of Supervisors for review and possible passage into law. County residents are strongly encouraged to contact both the commission and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-kern-county-consider-mandatory-spay-neuter-wednesday-4-19/
| April 13, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Fort Smith, AR: Mandatory Spay/Neuter, Other Overreaching Provisions on Agenda TOMORROW (3/21/23)
The American Kennel Club has just learned that the Fort Smith Board of Directors will consider proposed revisions to the city’s animal ordinance TOMORROW, March 21, 2023. Among other problematic provisions, the proposal includes mandatory spay/neuter of all dogs based on conflicting circumstances; mandatory spay/neuter of every dog impounded for any reason; a requirement for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/fort-smith-ar-mandatory-spay-neuter-overreaching-provisions-agenda-tomorrow-3-21-23/
| March 20, 2023