December 2015
November 2015
- Neptune Beach, FL to Define Hobby Breeders and Restrict Pet Sales
- New Jersey Info: Assembly Committees to Consider Service Dog, Pet Sales Monday, November 16
- Clark County, NV: Your Help Needed to Oppose Animal Control Changes That Harm Pets
- WI Bill Allowing Citizens to Remove Animals for Vehicles Passes Senate- Contact the Governor
- Ask MA Committee to Support Ban on Insurance Breed Discrimination
October 2015
- Wisconsin Bill Advancing to Allow Citizens to Remove Animals from Vehicles
- New NC Program Protects Dogs, Cracks Down on Animal Cruelty
- New NY Law Allows Dogs in Some Dining Establishments
- Massachusetts Update: More Bills Added to Committee Agenda for October 28
- AKC Urges Support of Massachusetts Shelter Importation, Service Animal Trainer Bills
- Michigan Breeder Regulations Bill Passes Committee - Contact Your Representative
- VA Update: Tethering Hearing Postponed
- MI Committee to Discuss Shelter, Possible Breeder Regulations (10/21)
- MA Dog Owners: Committee to Consider Spate of Dog Bills on Wednesday, October 21
- Fairfax County (VA) to Consider Restricting All Tethering
- Iredell County (NC) Considering Multiple Changes to Animal Control Laws on Oct. 6
September 2015
- USDA APHIS Releases Q&A Guidance Document on Retail Pet Store Rule and Dog Importation
- Hempstead, NY Proposal Would Regulate Breeders as Pet Stores, Impose Spay/Neuter Policies
- Ask the Michigan Senate to Support Bill Prohibiting Breed-Specific Laws
- NC Victory: Legislature Passes Budget Without Animal Welfare Fund Transfer, Veterinary Tax
- Ulster County, NY Update: Hobby Breeder Regulations to Be Discussed in October
August 2015
- Ulster County, NY Update: Hobby Breeder Regulations Vote Tabled
- URGENT: Ulster County, NY Considering Hobby Breeder Regulations- Call Today!
- Kansas City (MO) Seeking Public Input on Animal Control Laws
- Iredell County (NC) Considering Multiple Changes to Animal Control Laws
- Ulster County(NY) Considering Breeder Regulations on Wednesday (8/12)
- New Jersey Committee to Consider Multiple Dog Bills on Monday, August 10
July 2015
- NC Senate Considering Bill to Allow Law Enforcement to Adopt Retired Service Animals
- Substantial Reduction in the Number of Abandoned Dogs Entering Shelters
June 2015
- Stamford, Connecticut, Considering Significant Changes to City Animal Care Ordinance
- New York Legislature Passes Three Measures Impacting Dog Owners, Hunting Dogs
- NC Information: Budget Proposal Would Charge Sales Tax on Veterinary, Grooming, and Boarding Services
- Washoe County, NV Update - Good News!
- PA Senate to Consider Legislation Impacting Field Trials/Dog Training
- Washoe County, NV to Consider Onerous New Regulations of Hobby Breeders, Other Animal Enterprises
- Oregon State Senate to Vote on Debarking Ban MONDAY, June 15th
- PA Committee to Consider Legislation Impacting Field Trials/Dog Training
- Ask NY Senate to Allow Service/Therapy Dogs to Accompany Domestic Violence Victims
- NY Considering Bill to Clarify Rules for Hunting Dogs
- Iowa Legislature Adjourns Witout Passing New Breeder Restrictions
- Oregon State Senate to Consider Debarking Ban
- NY Senate Approves Criminalizing Pet Theft
- NY: Support Bill to Stop Breed Discrimination in Rental and Public Housing
- NY Bills Allowing Service & Therapy Dogs to Accompany Domestic Violence Victims Continue to Advance
- PA Bill Impacting Field Trials, Winter Dog Events Passes Senate
- NC General Assembly Votes to Override Veto of Bill Protecting Private Property
- Ask NY Senate to Support Bill to Help Lost Dogs
- PA Update: Senate Bill Impacting Field Trials, Winter Dog Events Advancing
- NY Senate to Vote on Making Theft Of A Pet From Its Owner’s Property Grand Larceny
- Ask NY to Support Bill to Stop Breed Discrimination in Rental and Public Housing
- Ask NY Legislature to Allow Service/Therapy Dogs to Accompany Domestic Violence Victims
- Indiana Accepting Comments on Proposed Changes to Dog Training Grounds, Beagle Events Until 6/4
- Ask NC General Assembly to Override Veto of Bill Protecting Private Property
- Taos County to Consider Breeder Permits, Limit Law and More! Work Session Tomorrow!
- Ask NY Committee to Support Allowing Dogs in Outdoor Dining Areas
May 2015
- NY Committee Considering Positive Bill to Help Lost Dogs
- Ask NY to Support Allowing Service/Therapy Dogs to Accompany Domestic Violence Victims at Shelters
- Louisiana: Vague Breeder Oversight Bill Will Be Heard in Committee Tomorrow, 5/28 - Take Action Now!
- Ask IL House Today to Support Bill Helping Lost Pets
- New NY Senate Bill Would Allow Pets on Commuter Transportation During States of Emergency
- NY Bill Mandating Non-Economic Damages to be Considered on May 28 - Express Opposition Now!
- Ask Illinois Senate to Support Bill to Help Lost Pets
- NY Bill Would Allow Dogs in Outdoor Dining Areas
- AKC Supports NY Legislation Protecting Dogs Kept in Outdoor Shelters
- Louisiana HB 710's Unfunded Mandate Creates Vague Breeder Oversight, Does Little for Dogs' Wellbeing
- Pennsylvania Bill Impacts Outdoor Field Trials, Dog Activities, and Outdoor Dog Shelters
- NY to Consider Allowing Pets on Public Transportation During Emergencies
- Iowa Alert: Breeder Regulations Bill Number Changes (Again), Concerns Remain
- Connecticut Info: Fiscal Proposal Would Impose Sales Tax on Veterinary Services
April 2015
- NY Info Update: AB 1451 Would License/Regulate Pet Grooming Facilities
- Alabama: Overreaching Dog Breeder Bill Introduced, Contact Agriculture Committee
- Rhode Island Bill "Grandfathering" Local BSL, Other Bills To Be Heard April 29th
- NC Update: Breeder Regulations Bill Passes House; Advances to Senate
- Nebraska Bill Allowing Forfeiture of Animals Without Due Process Headed to Final Vote
- Urgent NC Alert: Breeder Regulations Scheduled To Be Considered Today (4/22)
- Nebraska Update: Two Amendments Seek to Allow Forfeiture of Animals
- Nebraska Advances Bill Allowing Forfeiture of Animals Without Court Judgment - Contact the Senate
- Pennsylvania to Consider Positive Consumer Protection Bill on Wednesday (4/15)
March 2015
- AKC Urges Support For Federal Bill to Help Domestic Abuse Victims Ensure Safety of Their Pets
- Tennessee: Amended Dog Breeder Bill Could Give Any "Appointee" Access to Dog Owners' Homes
- Ask NC General Assembly to Support Bill Allowing Raleigh Officers to Adopt Retired Services Dogs
- Animal "Advocates" Bill Resurrected in CT Legislature, Hearing Scheduled 4/1
- NY Assembly Passes Debarking Ban - Contact the Senate
- Minnesota Update: Bill to Modify Use of Hunting Traps That Could Harm Pets
- Montana: Committee Vote on Overreaching Pet Breeder Law Scheduled for March 24
- Maryland Success: Committees Reject Bills Impacting Winter Field Trials, Dog Events
- Arkansas: Committee to Vote on New Dog Breeder Law Tomorrow
- US House Approves Pilot Program Allowing Pets on Trains, Contact the Senate
- New Mexico Update: HB 415 Amended to Address Concerns, Thank the Senate
- Connecticut Info: Legislative Committee to Consider Dog Bills on Friday, March 20
- NY Codes Committee to Consider Debarking Ban Tomorrow
- AKC Supports Veterinarian-Led Bill to Protect Dogs and Crack Down on Animal Cruelty
- Georgia: Next Steps to Support Bill that Stops Breed-Specific Legislation
- Delaware: Support Bill to Protect Dogs in Vehicles
- Washington State: Support Bill to Protect Dogs in Vehicles
- New Mexico Bill Could Lead to Statewide Mandatory Spay/Neuter
- Georgia: Support Bill to Stop Breed-Specific Legislation
- Arkansas: Committee to Consider Dog Breeder Bill on 3/11/15
- NY To Consider Debarking Ban Tomorrow
- Oppose Animal Control Changes in Clark County, NV - Your Help Needed Today!
- Minnesota Bill Seeks to Modify Use of Certain Hunting Traps That Could Harm Dogs, Require Reporting
- Georgia: Support Bill to Stop Breed-Specific Legislation
- NC Alert: Ask Your State Rep. to Oppose Bill Regulating Dog Ownership
- Ask Congress to Support Allowing Dogs on Amtrak
- Kentucky: Support Bill to Prohibit Breed-Specific Legislation
- MD to consider Bill containing Misleading Findings, Limiting Pet Sales on March 3rd
February 2015
- Long Beach, CA City Council to Vote on Mandatory Spay/Neuter Ordinance
- Montana: Action Needed Today To Support Bill Prohibiting Breed-Specific Legislation
- New Hampshire Bill Would Require Recordkeeping By Shelters, Rescues
- Maryland House Bill 153 Could Impact Field Trials, Outdoor Dog Events
- Iowa Alert: Bill Would Punish Responsible Breeders And Hobbyists
- Nebraska To Consider Allowing Forfeiture Of Pets On Suspicion Of Cruelty, Other Dog Measures 2/17
- Montana: Support Bill To Prohibit Breed-Specific Legislation – Hearing 2/16/15
- North Dakota News: Resolution Would Direct Study Of Assistance Dogs
- New Hampshire: HB 624 Could Deprive Dog Owners Of Their Property Rights
- Louisiana Update: Jefferson Parish To Hold Public Meeting Next Week. Attendance And Feedback Needed
January 2015
- Maryland Alert: Senate Bill 26 Could Impact Field Trials, Outdoor Winter Dog Events
- Update: Jefferson Parish Cruelty Ordinance Changes To Be Deferred
- Louisiana Alert: Jefferson Parish To Consider Cruelty Law Changes Wednesday, January 28th
- Montana: Support Bill To Provide Protection To Animal Facilities – Hearing 1/27/15
- Support New Jersey Resolution Endorsing AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program
- Kansas To Consider Expanded Breeder/Rescue Inspections And Regulations On Monday (1/26)
- Montana: Hearing On Expansion Of Animal Seizure Bond Provisions 1/20/15
- New Jersey Legislation Would Allow Service Dogs On School Buses