December 2017
- USDA Seeks Public Input on Recognizing Third-Party Inspections and Certifications of Animal Welfare Act Facilities
- Forsyth Co. (GA): Hearing TOMORROW (12/7) on Permits for Groomers, Trainers, and Pet Care Employees
November 2017
- Ask Ohio Committee to Support Allowing Dogs in Outdoor Dining Areas on 11/18
- Boone County Indiana Postpones Vote on Mandatory Spay Neuter
- Indiana Alert: Boone County to Consider Mandatory Spay Neuter on November 20
- Hillsborough Co. (FL): Dog Trainer Ordinance Hearing Wednesday, 11/15 – Take Action Today!
October 2017
- Hillsborough Co. (FL): Dog Trainer Regulation on Agenda TOMORROW, 11/1/17
- AKC SUBMITS FEEDBACK TO USDA APHIS ON POTENTIAL ANIMAL WELFARE ACT LICENSING CHANGES
- Las Vegas, Nevada to Consider Reversing Pet Sales Restrictions
- USDA APHIS EXTENDS COMMENT PERIOD
- Ask Ohio Committee on 10/24 to Support Allowing Dogs in Outdoor Dining Areas
- Support Illinois Resolution Endorsing AKC's Canine Good Citizen Program
- Clark County, Nevada, to Consider Pet Sales Restrictions
- Ask NY Governor Cuomo to Support Bill Allowing Pets on Public Transportation During Emergencies
- Massachusetts: More Dog Bills Scheduled for Hearings Next Week
- Troublesome Massachusetts Bills Scheduled for Upcoming Hearings – ACTION NEEDED!
- Guilford County to Vote on Mandatory Spay/Neuter on Thursday- Call Now!
September 2017
- Reminder: USDA-APHIS Seeks Public Input on Potential Changes to AWA Licensing Requirements
- REMINDER: Guilford County, NC, to Consider Mandatory Spay/Neuter Proposal Tonight
- Support Illinois Resolution Endorsing AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program
- Ask Guilford County, NC to Not Proceed with Mandatory Spay/Neuter Proposal on September 21
- CA AB 485 Passed Senate, Soon Headed to Gov. Brown for Signature or Veto
- Florida Temporarily Suspends Certain Transport Requirements for Animals Displaced by Hurricane Irma
- More Massachusetts Dogs Bills Scheduled for Consideration on Tuesday, September 12
- Massachusetts Legislative Committee to Consider Dog-Related Bills on Tuesday, September 12
- Texas and Louisiana Laws on Disaster Preparedness
August 2017
- California Pet Sales Bill on Senate Calendar for Monday, August 28
- Illinois Update: HB 2810 Still Pending- Urge Governor to Veto
- USDA-APHIS Seeks Public Input on Potential Changes to AWA Licensing Requirements
- USDA Updates Public Search Tool
July 2017
- Illinois HB 2810 Infringes on Dog Owners' Rights- Urge Governor to Veto
- AKC In Session: Congress Goes to the Dogs
- Nevada: Washoe County Considering Mandatory Spay/Neuter, Stricter Kennel Permits
- CA ACTION ALERT (UPDATED): AB 485 SCHEDULED FOR COMMITTEE HEARING JULY 17 – CONTACT MEMBERS NOW!
- MASS. ACTION ALERT: JOINT JUDICIARY COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER GUARDIANSHIP, REGISTRY BILLS ON JULY 18
June 2017
- Illinois Legislature Approves Bill Infringing on Ownership Rights- Call the Governor!
- Illinois Bill Advancing that Could Result in More Animal Impoundments
- USDA Announces Updates to Inspection Guide
- Hillsborough Co. (FL): Dog Trainer Permits & “Puppy/Kitten Mill” Definition on Agenda Wednesday, 6/28
- Morristown, NJ, to Consider Pet Store Sales Restrictions on Tuesday, June 27
- CA INFO: Monday’s Hearing for AB 485, the Pet Sales Restriction Bill, Rescheduled
- New Jersey Assembly to Consider Bill Infringing on Ownership Rights
- Oklahoma City Considering Sterilization, Other Animal Control Law Changes Tomorrow- June 20
- Burke County (NC) Considering Amendments to Kennel Laws on Tuesday (6/20)
- NJ SENATE VOTING SESSIONS COMING UP SOON – TIME AGAIN TO URGE SUPPORT OF CONDITIONAL VETO OF S.3041
- CA Action Alert: AB 485 Scheduled for Committee Hearing June 26 – Start Contacting Members Now!
- Providence, RI, on Verge of Enacting Mandatory Spay/Neuter, Dog Ownership Limits
May 2017
- California Action Alert: AB 485 to be Voted on Today
- NJ Update: Yesterday's Attempted Override of Conditional Veto of S.3041 Failed
- NJ ACTION ALERT: CONTACT STATE SENATORS TODAY; URGE SUPPORT OF CONDITIONAL VETO OF S.3041
- New York Bill Advances Requiring Non-Economic Damages for Loss of a Pet- Contact the Assembly
- NJ REMINDER: CONTACT STATE SENATORS TODAY; URGE SUPPORT OF CONDITIONAL VETO OF S.3041
- California Alert: AB 485 Scheduled for Committee Vote on Wed., May 17 – Express Opposition Now
- NJ S 3041 Final Countdown: Urge Senate to Support Conditional Veto; Thank Gov. Christie
- Urge NY Assembly to Support Bill Prohibiting Breed Discrimination in Homeowner’s Insurance
- Alabama: Comments Due by 10:00 a.m. TOMORROW (May 5) on Proposed Field Trial Restrictions
- Delaware: Ask Governor to Sign Bill Outlawing Breed-Specific Policies
- Riverside, CA, Continues Effort to Develop Breeder Licensing, Retail Sales Ban
- Congratulations New Jersey Advocates Governor Conditionally Vetoed S.3041!
April 2017
- Alabama: Committee to Vote Tomorrow on Bill Allowing Private Citizens to Remove Dogs from Vehicles
- CA Update: Bill Limiting Consumer Choice Passes First Committee
- Delaware: Ask Committee to Support Prohibition of Breed-Specific Laws on April 26
- Alabama Committee Votes Tomorrow on Bill to Regulate Every Person Who Offers to Sell a Dog or Cat
- Burke County (NC) Considering Kennel Law Changes TOMORROW (4/18)
- Alabama: Take Action TODAY Against a Bill that Could Regulate Every Person Who Sells a Dog or Cat
- Texas: Support Bill to Make False Representation of a Pet as An Assistance Animal a Misdemeanor
- CA Considering Limits to Pet Choice, Require Pet Shops to Sell Only Pets from Shelter/Rescue Distributors
- URGENT— Act TODAY to Oppose Tennessee Dog Breeder Amendment
- California Action Alert: Bill Banning Leases for Breeding To Be Considered Tomorrow, 4/4
- Nevada Committees Considering Multiple Dog Bills This Week
March 2017
- New Jersey Action Update: Call Gov. Christie to Veto Anti-Breeder Bill S. 3041
- Arkansas: Regulations for Breeders Who Sell ONE Dog & Owners of 4 Females on Agenda Tomorrow (3/29)
- TN: Breeder Bills On Agenda for 3/28 & 3/29, Contact Committees TODAY
- Montana: Hearing TOMORROW (3/23) on Breeder Licensing, Seizure of Dogs, $5000 Penalties
- Action Flyer for New Jersey S.3041 (Printable PDF)
- New Jersey: Take Action Now! Call Gov. Christie to Veto Anti-breeder Bill S.3041
- CT: Support Bill Proclaiming May 1 of Each Year as Purebred Dog Day, March 13 as National K9 Veterans’ Day
- Arkansas: Two Bills Regulating Dog Breeders/Sellers Are in Committee TOMORROW (3/17)
- NEW JERSEY ALERT: Assembly Now Scheduled to Vote on S.3041
- NEW JERSEY URGENT ALERT: Call Your State Assemblyman TONIGHT to Vote NO on A.2338/S.3041/S.63
- Ask Delaware Committee to Support a Prohibition on Breed-Specific Laws
- New Jersey Action Alert: Another Bill Impacting Breeders Set for Assembly Vote on Thursday, March 16
- Florida: Hearing 3/14 on Troublesome Bill Allowing Damages for Loss of Pet Companionship
- Tennessee - Dog Breeder Regulations Added to Another Bill, Contact Committee Today
- NJ: TAKE ACTION NOW! Bills Harming Hobby Breeders and Dog Shows Set for Senate Vote Mon. 3/13
- Ohio: St Clairsville to Consider Breed Restrictions on March 20
- Riverside, CA, to Host Workshop on Amendments to City’s Animal Ordinances
- NJ: Action Needed Now – Senate Likely to Vote on Senate Bill 3041 Monday, March 13
- Montana: Committee Vote on Overreaching Pet Breeder Bill Scheduled for March 9
- New Jersey: SB 63 Now SB 3041, Scheduled for Hearing on Monday, March 6
- Arkansas Hearing Tomorrow (3/3) on Bill to Regulate Dog Sales
- Illinois Bill Creating Animal Legal Advocates Harms Dogs, Responsible Owners
February 2017
- Tennessee—Dog Breeder Regulations Hidden in Amended Bill, Contact Committee TODAY
- Rhode Island Legislation Seeks to Require Licensing of “Breeders”
- USDA APHIS Updates Website with Additional AWA Registrant Information
- Montana Bill Infringing on Ownership Rights Advancing-Call Your State Senator
- HAWAII ALERT: TROUBLESOME LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED IN COMMITTEE TOMORROW, FEB. 23
- Indiana Bill Advancing to Allow Citizens to Remove Animals from Vehicles
- Missouri: Support Bill to Prohibit Breed-Specific Laws, in Committee Tomorrow (2/22)
- UPDATE on Pinellas Co. (FL): Proposed Ordinance Regulates Sellers of One Litter as “Pet Dealers”
- South Dakota Bill to Impose Additional Requirements On Commercial Breeding Operations
- APHIS Posts Additional Information Regarding Website Updates Involving AWA Licensee Information
- Pennsylvania to Consider Positive Consumer Protection Bill Tomorrow (2/8)
- North Dakota: Committee to Hear Bill Regulating Owners of 5 Female Dogs as "Commercial Breeders" on 2/9
- APHIS Updates Policies on Public Information
- Neptune Beach (FL) Proposed Animal Ordinance Contains Problematic Sections
- Maryland Hearing on 2/7 to Consider Troublesome Expansion of Kennel Licensing Laws
- Hawaii Action Needed: Committee to Hear Multiple Problematic Dog-Related Bills Tomorrow, Feb. 3
January 2017
- NJ ACTION NEEDED: Unintended Consequences of SCS 1640 Could Hurt Responsible Dog Owners, Dog Shows
- NJ Alert: Bills Impacting Consumer Protections to be Heard Monday, January 30 – Take Action Now!
- Informational Update: New York Measures Seek to Regulate Dog Trainers
- Bill Seeks to Prevent Breed-Specific Dog Policy (BSL) in Washington – Voice Support Now!