December 2019
- Maine Proposal May Still Restrict Breed Rescue Activities – Contact Governor Mills Now!
- NY: Ask Town of Greenburgh to Not Limit Pet Choice
- FLORIDA UPDATE: Support Positive Amendment to Animal Cruelty Bill (SB522). Contact Committee Prior to Vote on Tuesday, 12/10/19
- FLORIDA: Bill that Criminalizes Allowing Dogs Outside Under Numerous Conditions Is Up for Vote Tuesday, 12/10/19
- Iowa Update: New Changes to Animal Welfare Regulations Published
- Update: Senate Proposal Fails, But U.S. House Proposal Requiring Publication of Breeders' Private Information Remains
November 2019
- MA Update: Nero’s Bill Moves Forward Favorably!
- Johnson City, TN: Final Vote TOMORROW, 11/21/19, on Overreaching and Problematic Animal Ordinance. Contact Commissioners Today.
- Maryland: Prince George’s County Considering Changes to Breed-Specific, Other Animal Laws on Tuesday (11/19)
- RI: Smithfield Town Council to Consider Pet Retail Sales Ban on December 17
- Pennsylvania: New Cumberland Considering Ownership Limits on November 6
October 2019
- Middleton, MA: Town Meeting Vote on New Dangerous Dog Bylaw Scheduled for November 5
- Michigan: Committee to Hear Testimony on New Rescue Regulations on October 31
- U.S. Senate: Proposal Could Require USDA to Publish Privately Identifiable Breeder Information Including Home Addresses, Pets Owned
- Manatee Co., FL – Workshop on Proposals to Ban/Restrict Retail Pet Sales Scheduled for 10/31/19
- Iowa: Reminder – One Week Left to Comment on Proposed Animal Welfare Regulations
- Decatur, AL: City Council Votes Monday, 10/21/19, on Minimum Enclosure Sizes for Dogs, Tethering Restrictions, Other Problematic Provisions
- North Carolina: Yancey County Considering their First Animal Control Ordinance on Monday (10/14)
- Iowa: New Animal Welfare Regulations Proposed, Public Comment Sought
- NH UPDATE: New Protections for Dog Owners to Become Effective January 2020
- North Carolina: Robeson County Seeking Feedback on Proposed Ownership Limits, Dangerous Dog Laws Tomorrow (10/3)
September 2019
- MD: Animal Law Vote Changes Delayed in Prince George’s County; Continue Contacting Officials!
- NH UPDATE: State Budget Negotiated by Governor Includes New Pet Vendor Definition
- Maryland: Prince George’s County Committee to Consider Significant Changes to Animal Laws Tomorrow (9/26)
- Stamford, CT Update: Proposed City-Wide Ban on Retail Pet Sales Held; Proponents Will Seek State Ban Instead
- MA Alert: Joint Judiciary Committee Considers Several Bills; Will Consider Ban on Outdoor Kennels
- Update: Bakersfield, CA, Delays Action on Problematic Animal Ordinance Amendments
- Hattiesburg, MS – Warrantless Inspections, Mandated Enclosure Sizes, Other Problematic Provisions Remain in Animal Ordinance. Vote is TOMORROW, 9/17/19
- MA Alert: On September 26, Prevent Discrimination Against Dogs Based Upon Breed, Size, and Weight
- MA Alert: Ask Joint Committee to Support Service Dogs on September 17
- New Hunting Regulations Issued by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- CA Alert: Ask City of Bakersfield to Not Proceed with New Animal Ordinances, Amendments on Sept. 11
- Indiana: Hamilton County Considering New Hobby Breeder Restrictions on Monday (9/9)
- North Carolina: Swain County to Discuss New Animal Control Ordinance Tomorrow (9/5)
- MA Alert: Hearing Next Tuesday on “Irresponsible Breeding” and “Importation of Animals” bills and regulation of Research, Boarding and Daycare Facilities
August 2019
- Hattiesburg, MS –URGENT ALERT: City Council Votes Tuesday, 9/3/19 to Ban Home-Based Breeding, Inspect ALL Animal Owners, Limit Pets. Take Action NOW
- USDA APHIS Releases 2018 Impact Report
- CT Alert: Stamford Committee to Consider Limiting Pet Choice Tonight. Act Now!
- Flagler Co., FL: URGENT—Meeting TONIGHT, 8/19/19, on Proposed Law to Require Pet Owners to Carry “Official Health Certificates”, Criminalize Accepted Animal Husbandry Practices
- Alachua Co., FL: Animal Licensing, Limits, Breeder Licensing, and Warrantless Inspections of Breeders to be Proposed at Special Meeting on 8/20/19
- Fort Smith, AR: URGENT—$500 PER PET Annual Breeding License Approved. Take Action NOW to Repeal
- NJ Success: Pet Leasing Bills with AKC Amendments Enacted
- U.S. Department of Transportation Clarifies the Use of Emotional Support Animals on Flights
- Fort Smith, AR: Board to act tomorrow, 8/6/19, on pet licenses, $500 PER PET annual breeding licenses, increased penalties and fees for all pet owners
- Cape Coral, FL: City Council to Vote Monday, 8/5, on Pet Sales Restrictions
July 2019
- New York: Dutchess County Considering Tethering, Cruelty Registry Proposals
- PA - Temporary Designation of Canine Brucellosis as Dangerous Transmissible Disease Reissued
- RI UPDATE: Bond for Care, Forfeiture Bill Signed Into Law
- Victory in Ohio: Pet Store Definition Amended to Protect Home-Based Breeders
- MA Alert: Hearing Next Monday on Two Bills that Fail to Distinguish Retail and Non-Profit Activities
- Oklahoma: Tulsa Seeks Resident Input on Animal Control Ordinance Rewrite
- RI Alert: Problematic Bond for Care, Forfeiture Bill Heading to Governor – Urge Veto Now!
- MA Alert: Ask Joint Committee to Support Nero’s Bill on July 18th
- Illinois: Lake County Considering Changes to Animal Laws, Seeks Breeder Input on July 9
June 2019
- Delaware Update: Tethering Bill Amended to Address Concerns, Some Questions Remain
- New York Victory: Legislature Adjourns for Year, Contact Your Legislators This Summer
- Delaware Bill Regulating Dogs Outdoors Continues to Advance – Call the House
- NH Gov Making Veto List for Budget Items: ACT NOW!
- FINAL PUSH: Conference Committee Deciding Whether to Adopt Harmful Definition
- Delaware Senate to Consider Bill Regulating Dogs Outdoors
- New Jersey Alert: Pet Leasing Bills Scheduled for Committee Hearings on Monday, June 17
- AKC Comments on Proposed Updates to Federal Animal Welfare Act Licensing Requirements
- New York Update: Bill Restricting Dogs Outdoors Advancing – Call Your Senator
- Massachusetts: Update on June 4 Hearing on Troublesome Bills
- NY Update: Committee to Consider Amendments to Address AKC Concerns with Hunting Bill
- Pet Stores Bills to be Considered in Rhode Island This Week
- Fort Smith, AR: Animal Control Resolution Will Be Considered Tomorrow, 6/4/19
- NH Alert: Senate Votes Thursday on Budget Bill with Harmful Definition
May 2019
- Troublesome Massachusetts Bills Scheduled for June 4th Hearing - ACTION NEEDED!
- Reminder: NY Committee to Consider Hunting Competition Ban Tomorrow (May 29)- Call Now!
- NY Committee to Consider Hunting Competition Ban on Wednesday (May 29)
- Problematic RI Animal Cruelty Registry Bill Advances to the Senate: TAKE ACTION NOW!
- New York Committee Considering Bill Regarding Keeping Dogs Outdoors on Wednesday (5/29)
- CT ALERT: House Amendment Would Restrict Consumer Choice – Urge Opposition Today!
- New Jersey Action Alert: Contact Assembly Members, Ask for AKC Amendment to Pet Leasing Bill
- Informational Update: NY Update on Hunting/Field Trial Legislation
- USDA APHIS Proposed Rules Comment Period Extended Until June 5
- Ask New York to Not Limit Responsible Pet Choice
- Texas: Urge Committee to Support Bill Requiring Shelters to Report Epizootic Disease
- Proposed Changes to USDA Pet Breeder/Dealer Licensing Requirements: One Week Left to Comment
- MA Alert: Ask Joint Committee to Support Service Dogs Bill on May 16
- Massachusetts Legislature to Consider Dog-Related Bills Next Week
- Effective Immediately: Importation of Dogs from Egypt to the U.S. Suspended
- NH Action Alert: House to Debate SB 77 - Procedures for Animal Cruelty Cases, Contact Lawmakers Now!
- UPDATE: Massachusetts Attempts to Regulate Shelters & Rescue Organizations
April 2019
- USDA Updates: Online Licensing Tool Introduced; Proposed Rule Comment Period Open Through May 21
- New York Committee Considering Positive Animal Bills on May 1
- Iowa Success: Legislature Adjourns, No Problematic Bills Pass
- Texas Info: Vacancies on Licensed Breeders Advisory Committee
- Manatee County, FL Could Discuss Banning Retail Sales of Puppies Tomorrow, 4/23
- Dover, New Jersey to Consider Pet Shops Sales Restrictions
- Massachusetts Residents: New Regulations for Rescues, Pet Stores Proposed – Share Your Thoughts
- Ask Texas Committee to Support Bill to Require Shelters to Scan Animals for Microchips
- Brevard County, FL Pet Store Ordinance Includes Vague Provisions that Could Impact Hobby Breeders and Rescues – Contact Commissioners Today
- Victory in Virginia – Problematic Bills Impacting Dogs Defeated or Amended
- NJ Alert: Madison to Consider Pet Shops and Kennels Sales Restrictions – Act Now!
- SPECIAL NEW YORK REPORT: Dozens of Bills Impacting Dog Owners Introduced – Contact Your Legislators
- Virginia: Potentially Harmful Tethering Amendments to Be Considered TOMORROW (April 3)
March 2019
- Ask Texas House Committee to Support Allowing Dogs in Outdoor Dining Areas on 4/3
- Discriminatory Maine Proposal Restricts Breeder Sales, Rescue Activities - TAKE ACTION NOW!
- CT UPDATE: Committee Decides Against Retail Sourcing Restrictions, Seeks to Study Impact Instead
- Arkansas: Urge Support of Bill to Protect Right to Hunt with Dogs
- MAINE UPDATE: Committee Decision Scheduled March 28 for Onerous Consumer Protection Change
- Illinois Committee Considering Bill Deleting State’s Consumer Protection Laws Tomorrow (3/26)
- USDA Seeking Public Comments on Updated Animal Welfare Act Licensing Requirements
- Illinois Committee Considering Increasing License Fees, and Regulating Fosters & Transports on Thursday (3/21)
- Alabama: Request amendments to Bill Allowing Private Citizens to Remove Animals from Vehicles- Hearing Tomorrow (3/20)
- Indiana: AKC Supports Bill Requiring Health Certificates for Importation of Foreign Dogs
- Washington: Ask Senate Committee to Support First Step in Eliminating Breed-Specific Laws
- Texas Animal Bills Scheduled for Committee Consideration this Week
- Illinois Committee to Consider Three Bills Deleting State Consumer Protection Laws Tomorrow (3/19)
- Maine Hearing on Bill Regarding Sale of Dogs with Health Problems; March 19th – TAKE ACTION NOW!
- Iowa Update: Breeder Regulations Bill Number Changes, Concerns Remain
- Express Support of North Dakota Bill to Penalize Service Dog Fraud
- Minnesota Companion Bill Would Provide Funding for Training PTSD Service Dogs for Firefighters
- Maryland Update: Bill potentially impacting outdoor dog events defeated in committee
- Illinois Committee To Consider Increasing License Fees, and Regulating Fosters & Transports on Thursday (3/14)
- MD UPDATE: Time Change for Hearing on Prohibition of Breed Discrimination on Insurance Policies
- OHIO UPDATE: Department of Agriculture Announces Suspension of Enforcement on Broad “Pet Store” Interpretation
- Kentucky – Animal forfeiture bill in committee tomorrow, 3/6/19 noon. Ask for amendments.
- Iowa: Problematic Breeder Bill Advancing – Contact the House Today!
- Maryland: Ask Committee to Support Prohibition on Breed Discrimination on Insurance Policies
- Ask Texas Committee to Support Allowing Dogs in Outdoor Dining Areas on 3/5
- Illinois Considering Bill Assigning Legal Advocates to Animals on Tuesday (3/5)
February 2019
- North Carolina: Caswell County Considering Commercial, High-Volume Kennel Regulations on Monday (3/4)
- Oregon Alert: Support Amendment to Protect Field Trials and Hunt Tests
- NH Action Alert: Bills Impacting Breeders Scheduled for Floor Votes– Contact Lawmakers Now!
- Ask New Mexico Committee to Support Allowing First Responders to Perform Emergency Veterinary Treatments
- Maryland Alert: House Bill 501 Could Impact Field Trials, Outdoor Dog Events
- Illinois: Support Bill to Penalize Service Dog Fraud
- RI: Bills Negatively Impacting Breeders, Owners Sent to Committee; Hearing Feb. 27 – TAKE ACTION NOW!
- AKC Urges Ohio Department of Agriculture to Cease New, Overly-Broad Interpretation of “Pet Store” Definition
- Virginia: Positive Amendments Improve Animal Care Bill, Some Concerns Remain
- Minnesota Bill Would Provide Funding for Training PTSD Service Dogs for Firefighters
- Virginia Senate to Consider Bill that Could Harm Dogs, Punish Responsible Owners- Call Today!
- Washington Considering Two Bills Limiting Consumer Choice on Tuesday (2/12/19)
- CT UPDATE: New Haven Board Delays Public Hearing on AKC Request for Changes
- New Jersey Pet Groomer Oversight Bills to Be Considered Thursday, February 7
- Maryland Info Update: Committee Considering Animal Abuse Registry Bill on Thursday (2/7)
- Virginia: Ask Senate Committee to Amend Tethering Bill
- California: Solano County Hearing on Tuesday (2/5) to Consider Future Use of Fairgrounds
- California: Ask the City of Manteca to Not Limit Dog Ownership on Tuesday (2/5)
- Washington House Set to Consider Limits on Consumer Choice on Tuesday (2/5)
- Hawaii Update: Dog-Related Bills Set for Hearing on Fri., Feb. 8
- NH: Bill Requiring Inspections for Hobby Breeders Set for Hearing February 7th, 1pm – TAKE ACTION NOW!
January 2019
- Colorado Considering Bill Tomorrow (1/31) to Increase Penalties for Cruelty Violations
- Maryland: Ask Committees to Oppose Bills Infringing on Ownership Rights
- NH Alert: Hobby Breeder Bill to be Considered Soon – TAKE ACTION NOW!
- North Dakota Bill Would Provide Funding for PTSD Service Dogs
- Virginia: Ask Senate to Not Pass Bill that Harms Animals, Punishes Dog Owners
- Washington: Ask Committee to Support First Step in Eliminating Breed-Specific Laws
- Support North Dakota Bill to Penalize Service Dog Fraud
- Pennsylvania: Ask Grove City to Not Limit Dog Ownership
- NJ Bill Seeks to Ban Pet Leasing– URGE AMENDMENTS TODAY
- UPDATE: AKC Request for Changes to be Considered by New Haven Board