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The Delaware General Assembly has adjourned its 2026 legislative session after approving several bills that impact dog owners, breeders, pet sellers, shelters, rescue organizations, and veterinarians. AKC Government Relations (AKC GR) monitored these measures throughout session and worked to ensure that legislation affecting dogs and dog owners is reasonable, enforceable, and protects responsible dog ownership. […]
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Animal rights activists continue to collect signatures in Oregon in advance of a July 2 deadline to qualify an extreme measure (currently referred to as Oregon Initiative Petition 28) for the November 2026 ballot that would ban hunting, criminalize dog breeding (including artificial insemination), end recognized training practices, and significantly harm agriculture. AKC Government Relations […]
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The Senate Agriculture Committee will be marking up draft language pertaining to federal dog laws in the 2026 Senate Farm Bill later this month. As introduced, the bill supports important priorities for dog enthusiasts and responsible breeders, including canine health, welfare and the rights of responsible dog owners and breeders. As a constituent of an […]
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Yesterday (June 16), the North Carolina Judiciary 1 Committee approved an amended bill regarding tethering and shelters for dogs which includes some positive amendments, but some concerns remain. Thanks to the messages received by many AKC club members, the bill expanded exemptions to include more dog events and training, and activities such as grooming and […]
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Updated: Thursday, July 2, 2026 31 cases of New World Screwworm (NWS, hereinafter screwworm) have been detected in southwest Texas and New Mexico since the first case was detected on June 3, 2026. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and state departments of agriculture and health officials are working together to address the issue. […]
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