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U.S: AR Groups Lobbying to Restrict Dog Breeders. Contact Congress Now.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/us-congress-animal-rights-groups-lobbying-restrictions-dog-breeders-congress-needs-hear-voice/  Please share this information.April 26, 2023 This week, animal rights/ “protection” groups are actively lobbying Congress to...
AKC DDTF Webinar Series - Working Dog Veterinary Care, What Makes it Different?
You are invited to join the AKC Detection Dog Task Force for our next webinar on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 7:30 PM (ET).A dog is a dog, right? Yes, but…. Our working dogs are professional...
US Congress: Proposed Breeder Restrictions Could Impact You. Tell Congress to Oppose
Arbitrary federal legislation to restrict the activities of dogs breeders has been re-introduced in Congress.  Though labeled as commercial breeding regulations, the one-size-fits-all requirements can also apply to small hobby breeders.  Your action is urgently...
GR Toolbox: Your one stop shop for successful canine advocacy
Here you can access a list of AKC Government Relations resources available to help you be effective advocates for responsible dog ownership and breeding! Be sure to check back often, as we are continuously adding new items. If you have any questions about these...
Current Legislative Alerts
The Government Relations department leads the AKC’s legislative efforts and identifies its goals as “working to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership” (AKC Mission Statement.) GR further identifies its mission as educating and informing...
Key Issues
Dealing with a specific issue in your state/community? Here you can find a breakdown of our resources by topic. We encourage you to print these resources and distribute them to lawmakers, fellow dog owners, or anyone your wish to educate about canine legislation. We also...
NJ: Contact Governor Murphy to Request Veto of Unconstitutional Cost of Care Bill
Last week, the New Jersey Assembly passed S.981, a “cost of care” bill that raises serious constitutional concerns for dog owners.  The bill is now on its way to Governor Phil Murphy for his approval or veto.  The American Kennel Club (AKC) urges all concerned New...
NJ Action Needed: Contact Officials to Oppose Overreaching Pet Seizure Bill
Last week, the New Jersey Assembly Appropriations Committee amended the controversial “cost of care” bill, Assembly Bill 2354, and voted to forward it to the full Assembly for further consideration.  The American Kennel Club (AKC) believes amended A.2354 still fails to...
Your Member of Congress Sponsored Arbitrary Breeding Restrictions Last Year. Respectfully Ask Them to Stop.
We are reaching out to you because your representative in the U.S. Congress sponsored the Puppy Protection Act last year. This bill to restrict dog breeding has been re-introduced in Congress again this year. Your action is urgently needed to contact your member of Congress...
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New in the GR Toolbox: Comprehensive Breeder Laws and Regulations Policy Brief
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