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Legislative Alerts
OH Committee To Consider Removing State BSL Language Tomorrow!
The Ohio House of Representatives Infrastructure, Homeland Security, and Veterans Affairs Committee will consider House Bill 366 tomorrow, Wednesday, January 9th, at 2:30PM, in Room 114 at the State Capitol in Columbus. Sponsored by Representative Webster, the bill proposes to remove the current breed specific language from the definition of vicious dogs in state law. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oh-committee-to-consider-removing-state-bsl-language-tomorrow/
| January 8, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Stamford, Connecticut, Legislative Committee to Consider Breeder Permits on Tuesday, January 19
Thursday, January 14, 2016 On Tuesday, January 19, a committee of Stamford, Connecticut’s Board of Representatives will accept public comment on proposed changes to Chapter 111 of the City’s Code of Ordinances, which currently deals with “Dogs and Other Animals.” While several changes have already been made at the behest of resident responsible dog owners, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/stamford-connecticut-committee-breeder-premit/
| January 14, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Update: President Signs Federal PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act
Late last week, President Biden signed into law the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers Veterans Therapy (PAWS for Veterans Therapy) Act. HR 1448/S 613 is a ground-breaking measure that recognizes the importance of service dogs in assisting veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and other mental disorders […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-president-signs-federal-paws-veterans-therapy-act/
| August 30, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Problematic Dangerous Dog Bill Introduced in Minnesota
Minnesota House File 3245, sponsored by Representative Dennis Ozment, seeks to lift the state's current prohibition on breed-specific legislation. If passed and signed into law, the changes imposed by this bill would have a profound impact on all dog owners in Minnesota. It is imperative that all dog owners and breeders in Minnesota contact the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/problematic-dangerous-dog-bill-introduced-in-minnesota/
| February 20, 2008
Legislative Alerts
New Jersey Info: Assembly Committees to Consider Service Dog, Pet Sales Monday, November 16
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 On Monday, November 16, 2015, two committees of the New Jersey Assembly will consider bills pertaining to dogs and sales regulations. The bills include: AB 2524 / SB 1877 – These companion bills provide that any person with disabilities accompanied by a guide or service dog, or any guide or service […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-assembly-committees-hearings-november-16-2015/
| November 11, 2015
Legislative Alerts
New York Bill Will Impose Mandatory Microchipping and Enrollment in State Registry
New York State Assembly Bill 1677, introduced by Assemblyman Peralta, seeks to require all dogs over four months of age to be microchipped and registered with a new state-run registry. If passed and signed into law, these changes could have a significant impact on breeders and dog owners in New York. It is imperative that […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-bill-will-impose-mandatory-microchipping-and-enrollment-in-st/
| February 5, 2007
Press Releases
More Than 1,000 Dogs and Cats Set to Take Over NYC at This Year’s Second Annual Meet the Breeds
World’s Largest Gathering of Cats & Dogs to be Held October 16-17, 2010 at the Javits Center Attention all pet lovers, it will be raining cats and dogs once again this October when the American Kennel Club® (AKC) and the Cat Fanciers’ Association® (CFA) return to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/more-than-1000-dogs-and-cats-set-to-take-over-nyc-at-this-years-second/
| July 22, 2010
Press Releases
Military Working Dogs From Connecticut Army National Guard to be Honored at AKC Meet the Breeds
Thousands of dogs serve with U.S. forces on bases and operating posts around the world as patrol dogs and detectors of explosives and drugs. Six of these hard-working canines from the Connecticut Army National Guard Military Working Dog program will be honored with the DOGNY Heroic Military Working Dog Award sponsored by Citibank at […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/military-working-dogs-from-connecticut-army-national-guard-to-be-honor/
| October 19, 2012
Press Releases
Gwen DeMilta and Carissa DeMilta Shimpeno Named 2014 AKC Breeders of the Year
– Breeders Honored at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship – New York, NY — Gwen DeMilta and Carissa DeMilta Shimpeno were presented with the 2014 AKC Breeder of the Year Award for their Alisaton Doberman Pinschers at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Sunday, December 14, 2014. The annual award honors those breeders who have made an impact […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/boty-2014-dec/
| December 15, 2014
Press Releases
AKC Survey Finds Dog Lovers Plan To Get Fit With Fido In 2011
Majority of Dog Owners Would Rather Kiss the Family Dog Than Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie Forget about the treadmill. A recent American Kennel Club® (AKC®) New Year’s survey revealed that dog owners will use Fido to assist with a New Year’s resolution to exercise more. In fact nearly 75% of respondents intend on […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-survey-finds-dog-lovers-plan-to-get-fit-with-fido-in-2011/
| December 28, 2010