Legislative Alerts

1. DeKalb County, GA: Litter Permits, Onerous Breeding Restrictions on Agenda for 10/8/24

   DeKalb County, GA: Litter Permits, Onerous Breeding Restrictions on Agenda for 10/8/24   The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners could take action on a problematic litter permit and pet sales ordinance at its Tuesday, October 8, 2024, meeting. It is important for commissioners to hear from constituents with concerns about this vague, overreaching proposal. Scroll […]

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2. Texas: Longview Advisory Committee Recommends Mandatory Spay/Neuter and Breeder Permits

   The Longview Animal Shelter Advisory Committee has approved an ordinance mandating spaying/neutering, creating intact animal permits, and establishing an animal breeder license. The Longview City Council will consider this ordinance package in the coming weeks. Local news reports indicate the ordinance is intended to address shelter overpopulation issues. How to Help The City Council needs […]

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3. Fairfield Co., SC: Radical Dog Ordinance Sent Back to Committee

   Thanks to the quick action of animal owners in Fairfield County, South Carolina, the county council unanimously decided to send a radical animal ordinance back to committee. The same ordinance or a revised version could be considered at a future date. NEXT STEPS:  Resident animal owners are urged to continue working with their county council […]

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4. MA Status Update: Ollie’s Law Signed by Governor

   On Friday, September 20, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy signed “Ollie’s Law” into law as Chapter 213 of the Acts of 2024. The new law will take effect in 90 days. The Department of Agricultural Resources (the department), with advice from the committee as established in subsection (b) of Section 7 of the Act, is required […]

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5. Fairfield Co, SC, to Vote Mon. (9/23) on Radical Fees & Rules for Show, Hunting & Breeding Dogs

   A second and enacting vote is likely to be held Monday, September 23, 2024, on a proposed Fairfield County ordinance that seeks to establish problematic requirements and numerous new fees for dog and cat owners, exhibitors, breeders, and sportsmen. What you can do:  Concerned dog owners are urged to immediately contact county council members to […]

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6. MA Status Update: Ollie’s Law Sent to Governor

   During its informal session on Thursday, September 12, the Massachusetts House of Representatives agreed to an amended version of “Ollie’s Law” that had previously been adopted by the Senate on July 31, 2024.  The bill now awaits Governor Maura Healy’s signature or veto. HISTORY As originally worded, Ollie’s Law would have undermined Massachusetts purebred dog […]

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7. Arizona: Phoenix Activists Pushing for Breeder Regulations

   AKC understands that local animal rights groups are putting increased pressure on local cities in Arizona (particularly Phoenix) to enact breeder regulations in an effort to address shelter population concerns.  This is a trend we are increasingly  seeing in cities throughout the United States. While nothing has been formally introduced, now is the time for […]

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