A new Georgia bill that would potentially create statewide dog ownership limits and subject owners of intact female dogs and/or small hobby breeders to vague commercial-style breeder licensing requirements will be considered in a hearing on Monday, March 2, at 9AM.  Please contact your lawmakers NOW to express your concerns.   Scroll down for talking points […]

On March 3, the House Agriculture Committee will mark up draft language pertaining to federal dog laws in the 2026 House Farm Bill (H.R. 7567). 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 […]

The Virginia House could soon vote on a bill to ban “debarking” – a standard veterinary practice also known as bark softening – except when such procedure is necessary to treat or relieve any injury, disease, or congenital defect that is causing or may cause the dog physical pain or harm. Senate Bill 707 banning […]

Connecticut House Bill 5283, which would give cities and towns the authority to locally ban pet retail sales of dogs, cats, and rabbits, is on the Joint Planning and Development Committee’s public hearing agenda for Friday, February 27, 2025.  The American Kennel Club (AKC) opposes HB 5283 and encourages all concerned Connecticut residents to share […]

Iowa House committees recently approved two bills that make a positive difference for dog owners and hobby breeders in the state.  Now, your help is needed to ensure these bills get a vote on the House floor! House File 2190 – Updating Dog Ownership Laws  HF 2190, drafted with input from the AKC and some […]

A Virginia House Committee has scheduled a hearing for tomorrow (Wednesday, February 25) on a bill to ban “debarking”. Virginia residents are strongly encouraged to contact both members of the Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (ACNR) Committee and your member of the Virginia House of Delegates . To contact members of the ACNR Committee, click […]

Yesterday, the Philadelphia City Council approved a three-year moratorium on the breeding of dogs and the sale and transfer of puppies under seven months of age.  See Previous alert. You are strongly encouraged to act now and contact Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and mobilize others to protect responsible breeding and dog ownership in Philadelphia.  Ask […]

On Wednesday, February 18, a Hawaii Senate Committee advanced Senate Bill 2710. This bill seeks to define a dog breeder, set care and conditions for dog breeders, assess regular fees through a licensing system, limit accepted dog breeding practices, and cap total number of dogs allowed to be owned. The bill was heavily amended, reflecting […]

On Monday, February 23, a Colorado House committee will be considering a bill that restricts consumer choice and makes false claims about breeders and pet stores. Colorado residents are strongly encouraged to contact the House Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources Committee TODAY to express concerns with House Bill 26-1011. (Scroll down for contact information) Summary […]

Yesterday, the Iowa House Committee on Agriculture approved an amended bill that makes positive changes to the state’s breeder law to benefit hobbyists and home-based breeders currently considered commercial operations in Iowa. House File 2298 will likely be soon considered by the full House of Representatives.  Iowa residents are urged to contact their State Representatives […]