December 2018
- Buffalo, NY Voting on Tethering Proposal on Wednesday (12/26)
- Buffalo, NY to Considering Tethering Restrictions TOMORROW (12/18)
- Manteca, CA, to Consider Limiting Pet Ownership to Three Dogs and Three Cats TOMORROW (12/18)
- Conference Committee’s Final Draft of Farm Bill Includes AKC Priorities
- Ask Michigan House to Support Ban on Breed-Specific Laws
- NY Success: Albany County Amends Dogs in Cars Bill to Address Concerns, Protect Dogs
- UPDATE: AKC Request for Amendments to Animal Ordinance Being Sent to New Haven Board of Alders & Mayor
- Ask Michigan House Committee to Support Ban on Breed-Specific Laws on Wednesday (12/5)
November 2018
- Encourage Tulsa, OK, to Value and Support Dog Owners, Breeders, and Exhibitors
- Mobile Co., AL Informational Alert: Public Hearing 11/26/18 on At-Large Dog Ordinance
- Oklahoma: City of Norman Public Hearing on Intact Dog Licensing, Tethering on Monday (11/26)
- UPDATE: New Haven Board of Alders Sends Breeder/Litter Permit Proposal to Mayor
- RI Update: Cumberland Town Council Agrees to Work with AKC and Providence County KC
- Florida Amendment 13 to Ban Greyhound Racing in Connection with Wagering Passes, No Impact on AKC Events Expected
- UPDATE: Douglas County, CO Postpones Hearing, Continues to Work With Local Dog Owners
- Fort Smith, AR: $500 Annual Intact Dog License, Breeding Restrictions Proposed
October 2018
- IN: Noble County Update- Breeder Restrictions Hearing Rescheduled for November 26- Contact the County
- NJ Alert: Amended Shamong Ordinance Still Features Ownership, Breeding Limits
- Update: Albany County, NY: Your Voice Was Heard: Two Problematic Dog Bills Tabled
- New Jersey: Groomer Bill Scheduled for General Assembly Vote, Monday, October 29
- CO Update: Aurora Hearing Postponed, City Seeks Public Input
- Update: Douglas County, CO, Willing to Consider Amendments to Proposed Dog Laws
- Atlanta, GA to Consider Limits on Consumer Choice, Barking Dog Laws on October 23
- UPDATE: Aurora, CO Meeting on Proposed Animal Ordinance Changes
- RI Update: Cumberland Town Council Holds Item Requiring Breeder Permits that Limit Where Breeding is Permitted
- New Jersey: Amended Groomer Bill Scheduled for Committee Hearing, Monday, October 22
- IN: Noble County to Vote on Breeder Restrictions, Other Animal Control Laws on October 22
- Albany County (NY) Schedules Public Hearing to Discuss Tethering, Dogs in Cars Proposals
- RI: Cumberland to VOTE on Mandatory Breeder Permits, Wednesday (10/17)
- West Virginia: Mercer County Seeking Feedback on Mandatory Spay/Neuter Proposal
- Nashville/Davidson Co., TN: Public Meeting 10/22 on Ordinance to Restrict Dog Breeding to Lots of 10 Acres and Larger
- Indianapolis May Consider Mandatory Spay/Neuter- Contact the Council Now
- Athens AL: Public Hearing Oct. 22 to Discuss Restrictions on Dog Enclosures, Pet Care Protocols, and Tethering
- NJ ALERT: Bill to Create State Oversight of Dog Groomers Scheduled for Hearing Monday, October 15
- UPDATE: New Haven likely to delay vote on animal ordinance at 10/15/18 meeting
- Douglas County, CO, Seeking Feedback on New Dog Laws
- Aurora, CO Meeting October 16: An Opportunity to Discuss Proposed Ownership Limits, Other Law Changes Before They are Passed
- Albany County (NY) Considering Two Bills Impacting Dog Owners Tomorrow (10/9)
- Pennsylvania Senate Set to Consider Limits on Consumer Choice
- UPDATE: New Haven to delay vote on animal ordinance until 10/15/18
- UPDATE: Tulare Co., CA Proposal Seeking to Expand Animal Ordinance
- Shamong, NJ Update: Township Committee Expected to Consider Animal Ordinance Changes
September 2018
- Virginia Alert: Albemarle County to Consider Arbitrary Changes to Cruelty, Tethering Laws on Wednesday (10/3)
- Tulare Co., CA: ACT NOW! Draconian Proposal Seeks to Expand Animal Ordinance, Require Permits/Fees, Establish Arbitrary Requirements That Harm Hobby Breeding
- Joint Letter to U.S. Senate Commerce Committee in Support of HR 4577
- Urge U.S. Senate to Advance HR 4577 NOW to Support National Security Defense, Purpose-Bred Dog Breeding and Standards for US Bomb-Sniffing Dogs
- National Association of Biomedical Research Files Complaint with U.S. Department of Transportation
- CT Update: New Haven Board of Alders Holds Item Requiring Breeder and Litter Permits, Other Requirements
- Florida Court Ruling: Amendment to Ban Greyhound Racing Will Be on State Ballot in November
- CT: New Haven to VOTE on Breeder and Litter Permits, Dangerous Dog Requirements Monday (9/17)
- Urge U.S. Senate to Advance HR 4577 NOW to Support National Security Defense, Purpose-Bred Dog Breeding and Standards for US Bomb-Sniffing Dogs
- NJ Update: Shamong Township Tabled Anti-Breeder Proposal
- Suffolk County Update: Pet Dealer Bill to Be Held Tomorrow
- NY: Suffolk County Considering Pet Dealer Regulations TOMORROW (9/5)
August 2018
- Kansas City, MO Seeking Public Input on Animal Control Laws by September 4
- Shamong, NJ Reminder: Township to Consider Bans on Future Breeders, Kennels – Express Opposition Now
- NJ Alert: Shamong Township to Consider Bans on Future Breeders, Kennels
- Illinois Governor Signs Positive Bill for Animals and Shelters
- Manatee County, FL - “Pet Sales Ban” on Agenda for Tuesday, 8/14/18
- El Paso (TX) Public Hearing on Possible Grooming Regulations Tonight (8/8)
- USDA Animal Care Division Presents Initiative To Strenghten Relationships With Licensees' Attending Veterinarians
- Springfield, MO Residents Overturn Breed Ban
July 2018
- Montana to Consider Proposal to Ban Dog Field Trials on All State Lands at July 26 Meeting
- Massachusetts Legislation Would Provide Tax Credits for Adoption of Certain Dogs and Cats
- CA Update: Palm Springs Council Removes Breeder Ban From Tonight’s Agenda
- URGENT CA ALERT: Palm Springs Considering Potential Prohibition of Residential Dog Breeding TOMORROW (7/11)
- Victory for Ohio Dogs and Breeders
June 2018
- Breaking News Update: Dallas City Council Passes Changes to City's Animal Ordinances
- New York Legislature Adjourns, Resulting in Numerous Victories for Dogs
- AKC Reiterates Concerns with Dallas Proposal
- TX – Act Now: Mandatory Spay Neuter Proposal Impacts More Than Dallas Residents
- Dallas to Consider Imposing Mandatory Spay/Neuter on All Dogs Redeemed from Shelter, Other Changes
- A Plain-English Explanation of the Recent USDA-APHIS Rule Change
- Broward County, FL— Council Votes TOMORROW on Reduced Representation for Animal Owners
- New USDA Rule Broadens Thresholds for De Minimis Activity and Exemptions From AWA Licensing
May 2018
- AKC GR Announcement: Technical Glitch Affecting Some Past Legislative Alerts
- Victory! USDA Will Not Recognize Third-Party Inspections and Certifications
- New Jersey Info: Senate Committee to Consider Dog-Related Bills on Thursday, May 31
- Rhode Island Tethering, Cost of Care Bills to be Considered Wednesday, 5/23
- New Hampshire Update: Dog Breeder Bill Failed in Conference Committee
- New Jersey Committee to Consider Dog-Related Bills this Week
- Amended New Hampshire Breeder Bill Up for Vote Thursday 5/10 – Express Support Now!
April 2018
- Rhode Island: Committees to Consider Mix of Good, Bad Bills this week; Contact Your Legislators
- NH Breeder Bill Favorably Amended; Urge Support Now!
- Roswell, GA: Council to Vote MONDAY to Criminalize Allowing Animals Outside in Warm or Cold Weather
- Update: Michigan Senate Passes Ban on Breed Specific Laws
- Ask Michigan Senate to Support Prohibition on Breed-Specific Laws
- Kansas Legislature Approves Unannounced Inspections – Call the Governor
- Maryland Legislature Approves Restrictions on Pet Choice – Call the Governor Today!
- Ask Ohio Committee to Support Making Labrador Retriever the State Dog on Tuesday (4/10)
- NH Alert: Commercial Kennel Bill Hearing to Continue on Wednesday, April 11
- Baltimore County, MD Hearing on Keeping Dogs Outdoors Scheduled for April 10
- Illinois Committees to Consider Allowing Private Citizens to Remove Animals from Vehicles
- Ask Illinois Committee to Support Shelter Reporting Bill on Monday, April 9
- Victory on Tethering Proposals in Onondaga County, NY
- Kansas Set to Approve Unannounced Hobbyist Inspections CALL TODAY!
- NH REMINDER: Commercial Kennel Bill to be Heard Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 4
- Reminder: Onondaga County Tethering Hearing TOMORROW (April 3)
March 2018
- NH Alert: Commercial Kennel Bill to be Heard on Wednesday, April 4 – TAKE ACTION NOW!
- Maryland Committee to Consider Bill Limiting Consumer Choice on Thursday (3/29)
- Support Connecticut Bill to Penalize Misrepresentation of a Pet as a Service Dog
- New York Assembly to Consider Bill Regulating Hobby Breeders- Call Today!
- Onondaga County, NY; Tethering: Ask Legislators to Support Proposal B on April 3
- Maryland: Bill Limiting Consumer Choice Advances, Contact the Senate Finance Committee
- Ohio Advancing Bill to Update Breeder Laws
- Tennessee: URGENT! Bill Would Criminalize Using Cords/Tethers to Safely Secure Dogs in an Emergency
- Massachusetts Alert: New Restrictions on Hobby Breeders Set for Amendment and Vote in Senate on Thursday, 3/15. Take Action Now
- Another Minnesota Bill Seeks to Penalize Fraudulent Misrepresentation of Animals as Service Animals
- Maryland: Committee to Consider Limits on Consumer Choice on Monday (3/12)
- Connecticut Info: Public Hearing on Dog-Related Bills Scheduled for Friday, March 9
- More Rhode Island Dog Bills to be Considered on Wednesday, March 7
- Minnesota Bills Seek to Make Misrepresentation of a Service Dog a Crime
- Onondaga County, NY to Consider Tethering Regulations on Tuesday (3/6)
- New Hampshire’s Commercial Kennel Bill Amended, Vote Expected on March 8
February 2018
- Two More New Jersey Communities to Consider Retail Pet Stores Sourcing Restrictions
- Ask Colorado House to Support Bill Prohibiting HOA Discrimination Against Dogs
- New York Senate to Consider Harmful Changes to Consumer Protection Laws
- Rhode Island: Troublesome Dog Bills Up for Hearing on Wednesday, February 28
- AKC Supports House Bill 2822 Making it a Civil Infraction to Misrepresent a Service Dog
- Tennessee: Dog Breeder/Seller Bills in Committee TOMORROW, 2/21/18. Contact Committee ASAP
- Tennessee: Bill Would Criminalize Use of Tethers to Secure Dogs in Emergencies, Hearing Tuesday 2/20
- Nebraska: Urge Committee to OpposeLB 893- Limits on Pet Choice Hearing on 2/20
- Ask Michigan Committee to Support Ban on Breed-Specific Laws on Tuesday (2/20)
- APHIS Launches Webpage for Frequently Requested Records
- RI Bill Would Restrict Keeping Dogs Outdoors, Remove Exemptions for Hunting and Sled Dogs
- USDA: What You Need to Know When Importing Dogs Into The United States
- New Hampshire Update: Senate Bill 569 Hearing to Reconvene on Tuesday, February 13th
- Virginia Senate to Vote on Bill Limiting Humane Tethering of Dogs
- New York Committee to Consider Harmful Changes to Consumer Protection Law TOMORROW (2/6)
- AKC Supports Rhode Island Bill to Allow for Domestic Protection Orders for Pets
January 2018
- NH Bill Would Expand Statewide Commercial Kennel Definition, Impose Bond for Care Requirements
- New Mexico Considering Bill Protecting Domestic Violence Victims and Pets on 1/30
- Virginia Considering Multiple Dog Bills on Monday, January 29
- Hawaii Bill Would Make False Representations of Service Dogs a Misdemeanor
- Informational Update: Kansas Committee to Consider Changes to License Fees on 1/30
- UPDATE: USDA PUBLISHES REQUEST FOR PUBLIC INPUT ON THIRD-PARTY INSPECTIONS
- Ask NY Senate Committee to Support Bill Criminalizing Pet Theft
- Urge NY Assembly to Support Bill Prohibiting Breed Discrimination in Homeowner's Insurance
- New Hampshire Bill to Impose Microchip-Related Requirements on Animal Shelters
- Forsyth Co. (GA) Stakeholder’s Meeting TOMORROW (1/12) on Pet Care Worker Permits, Other Amendments