On Thursday, December 11, 2025, the Senate Economic Growth Committee approved S. 2511, which seeks to repeal the state’s consumer protection laws for pet purchases and implement a statewide ban on the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits by pet shops (see previous alert).  This marks significant movement in the Legislature toward eliminating consumer choice […]

Tomorrow, Thursday, December 11, 2025, the New Jersey Senate Economic Growth Committee will consider Senate Bill 2511, which seeks to repeal the state’s consumer protection laws for pet purchases and implement a statewide ban on the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits by pet shops.  The American Kennel Club (AKC) encourages all dog owners to […]

A bill has been introduced in the Philadelphia City Council that would impose a 36-month moratorium on the breeding and the sale or transfer of any dog under 7 months of age within the city to address overcrowding at the city’s shelters. You are encouraged to act now and mobilize others to protect responsible breeding […]

The Ohio House of Representatives has approved a bill that would allow non-profits in the state to hold online raffles, with certain oversight and registration requirements.  House Bill 476 now moves to the Senate. Clubs who hold raffles as fundraisers or who are otherwise interested in this issue are encouraged to contact their State Senator […]

In September 2024, the Los Angeles Times published an extensive report on the market for dog importation into California. The investigative report described a market filled with unscrupulous brokers masquerading as animal rescues; these actors often sold sick puppies while fraudulently masking their origin; in some cases, these puppies were falsely advertised as being AKC-registered. […]

Yesterday, California’s 2025 legislative session came to a close as Governor Gavin Newsom had a midnight deadline to act on bills that landed on his desk. AKC appreciates all who helped throughout the year to protect the rights of responsible dog owners; we are most successful when working together. Your actions made a difference for […]

Animal Rights activists are again circulating petitions in Oregon to put an extreme measure on the November 2026 ballot that would criminalize the killing and breeding of animals. This initiative has been attempted in previous election cycles even though it has never qualified for the ballot. The campaign in favor the initiative has been raising […]

Last year the Los Angeles Times published a multi-year investigation into fraudulent business practices regarding the importation of dogs into the state for resale. In response, three bills were introduced in the State Legislature that seek to address the issues addressed in the article. All three bills have passed the Legislature and are on their […]

Friday, September 12, is the final day for the California Legislature to vote on legislation. One bill nearing the finish line is Assembly Bill 506, which expands disclosure requirements for transferers of dogs (cats and rabbits, too) and increases consumer protection rights for purchasers of dogs. The bill, which includes some language recommended by AKC, […]

A Michigan Senate committee has scheduled a hearing for Thursday (September 4) on two bills (Senate Bills 293 and 294) that impact the rights of  dog owners whose animals being seized on charges of cruelty, and the payment of their care during impoundment. AKC appreciates that the bills clarify that if the owner is found […]