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On Tuesday, June 16, a North Carolina House committee will consider a bill regarding tethering and shelters for dogs. Some provisions in these bills are reasonable and do protect dogs from being harmed while tethered or kept outside. However, other provisions fail to take into account responsible practices that meet the needs of various dog […]
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Since the beginning of June 2026, cases of New World Screwworm (NWS, hereinafter screwworm) have been detected in southwest Texas and New Mexico. These are the first cases of NWS in the United States in 60 years. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and state departments of agriculture and health officials are working together […]
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The New York Legislature recently adjourned after a busy two-year session where AKC followed over 350 bills with the potential to impact dogs and New York dog owners. With state budget discussions dominating much of this year, there was a significant flurry of activity at the end of session to determine which bills would pass […]
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On Monday, June 8, 2026, Kentucky State Senator Robin Webb will host a ceremonial bill signing to celebrate the designation of the Treeing Walker Coonhound as Kentucky’s State Dog. Kentucky’s purebred dog community is invited to join lawmakers, sportsmen, and stakeholders at this memorable event. State Senator Webb, a 2016 recipient of the AKC Legislator […]
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The Illinois Legislature adjourned the spring 2026 session in the early hours Monday morning. While the lawmakers will come back for a short session later this fall where bills may be considered, this adjournment crosses a major hurdle for bills impacting dog owners and breeders in Illinois. Thanks to a significant response from dog owners […]
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