Animal Law 2011 by AKC

Federations of AKC Dog Clubs and Other Allied Groups

The AKC encourages the dog fancy to work together on legislative issues. To facilitate these efforts, many clubs and individuals who are interested in protecting and promoting the world of purebred dogs form state and local federations, coalitions, or alliances. The following are current contacts listed by state. [PD is familiar with the CA groups] CA Dog Federation is helping sponsor our legal challenge to SB917, one of the worst laws ever.  Remarkably, even some fanciers were not worried about it, but that’s because they didn’t understand where the law is going. It is targeting sales, claiming only a non profit gets an exemption, yet non profits are NOT exempt from animal abuse.

Alabama Alabama Canine Coalition Baba Monk, President 334-567-0673 Info@alabamacaninecoalition.orgArkansas Grover Jameson (479) 965-2078 Ark.STEPP@ymail.com California  California Federation of Dog Clubs Judythe Coffman, President 661-256-6743 judy@cfodconline.org Sacramento Council of Dog Clubs Joan Gibson Reid 916-689-1661 jgrcorgis@comcast.net The Animal Council Sharon Coleman 650-692-0126 TheAnimalCouncil@aol.com Colorado  Colorado Federation of Dog Clubs Linda Hart 303-842-1033 Kharahs@comcast.net Connecticut  Connecticut Dog Federation Ralph Slater 860-434-1925 westhighlander10@aol.com Delaware Delaware Dog Owners Association David Lawson 302-632-3848 info@delawaredogs.org Florida  Florida Association of Kennel Clubs Leah James Presleah@aol.com Georgia Georgia Canine Coalition Gail LaBerge 770-271-7246 OUTLAND@laberge.org AND Lynette White 770-801-0780 Idaho  Idaho Dog Coalition Wyoma Clouss 208-345-5197 info@idahodogcoalition.org Illinois  Illinois Dog Clubs and Breeders Association Diane Selmer 630-554-0134 MAJWIZ@aol.com Illinois Federation of Dog Clubs and Owners Steve Hayden hybrk1@comcast.net Indiana Indiana Purebred Dog Alliance P.O. Box 503066 Indianapolis, IN 46250 Carole Creech 317-694-9236 AND Jaye Athy 812-623-5150 INPurebredDogs@yahoo.com Kansas Kansas Federation of Dog Clubs Patricia Deshler wichitapudel@aol.com AND Lori Neer agilitydog@twinvalley.net Maine Federation of Maine Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners Jay Kitchener, Secretary 207-646-8121 Jay.kitchener@yahoo.com Maryland Maryland Dog Federation Adrianne Lefkowitz 301-693-2256 marylanddogfederation@yahoo.com

Massachusetts Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs & Responsible Dog Owners info@massfeddogs.orgMichigan  Michigan Association for Pure-Bred Dogs Al Stinson, D.M.V. 517-655-5363 LSFC2@aol.com Protect MI Dogs Karen Palmer, Secretary info@protectmidogs.org Mississippi  Mississippi Canine Coalition Leah Harris, President lmharris562003@yahoo.com AND Linda Chance, Legislative Chair lhasasbychance@yahoo.com Missouri  Missouri Federation of Animal Owners Karen Strange 573-480-2389 kjeeper@yhti.net New Hampshire Dog Owners of the Granite State Joyce Arivella nhdogs@gmail.com New Jersey  New Jersey Federation of Dog Clubs Linda Deutsch 908-996-4009 taadeutsch@yahoo.com New York Responsible Dog Owners Association of New York Ann Lettis 718-317-5804 lettis@webtv.net North Carolina North Carolina Federation of Dog Clubs Steve Wallis 919-782-2558 wallissm@bellsouth.net Ohio Ohio Valley Dog Owners Norma Woolf 513-932-3176 ovdogo@canismajor.com Oklahoma Oklahoma Animal Interest Alliance Denise Travis 405-818-5666 Dogdoc88@flash.net Oregon National Animal Interest Alliance Patti Strand 503-761-1139 NAIA@naiaonline.org Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Federation of Dog Clubs Nina Schaefer PennaFedDogClubs@aol.com South Carolina South Carolina Federation of Dog Clubs Linda Witouski 570-527-6135 dropfred13@aol.com Tennessee Responsible Animal Owners of Tennessee Donna Malone 901-353-1805 raotinc@aol.com Texas Responsible Pet Owners Alliance Mary Beth Duerler 210-822-6763 rpoa@texas.net Vermont Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs Deborah Brown 802-372-4234 nllabs@together.net Virginia Virginia Federation of Dog Clubs & Breeders Mariane Herndon marianer@verizon.net AND Sharyn Hutchens sharyn@timbreblue.com Wisconsin Dog Federation of Wisconsin Joy Brand 414-254-9057 doglaw@dfow.net

Legislative Alerts for 2011

December 2011

AKC Letter Re: Proposed New Mexico Statewide BSL  (PDF) OHIO UPDATE: Senate Committee May Vote on Dangerous Dog Legislation TOMORROW (12/13) NJ Alert: Mendham Township to Vote on Limits this Monday, December 12 Texas Update: Licensed Breeders Advisory Board Meeting Today OHIO UPDATE: Senate Committee to Consider BSL Repeal TOMORROW (12/6)

November 2011

Mercer County, WV Considering Mandatory Spay/Neuter Ohio Update: Breeder Bill Hearing on Tuesday (11/15) UPDATE: Cecil County, MD to Discuss Harsh Hobby Licensing/Inspections Requirements Texas Update: TDLR Appoints Advisory Committee Members Tulsa, OK Update: Hobbyist Licensing/Ownership Limit Vote to be Held Thursday (11/3) AKC Supports Rule to Restrict Imports of Puppies for Resale  (PDF)

October 2011

AKC Letter to Congress Re: PUPS Legislation  (PDF) WI Alert: Ask Your Legislator to Support Responsible Hobby Breeders

September 2011

Massachusetts Committee To Consider Numerous Dog Bills On Wednesday, October 5 MO Alert: St Louis to Consider Mandatory Spay/Neuter and Show Breeder Permits TOMORROW (9/16)! Support Massachusetts Bill To Eliminate Breed-Specific Bans In Insurance Policies! New Rule Will Limit Importation of Puppies for Resale in the United States

August 2011

OK Update: Ask Tulsa City Council to Support Hobby Breeders/Exhibitors OK Update: Licensing Deadline Extended to October 3 Texas Accepting Applications for Advisory Committee to Draft Breeder Regulations

July 2011

UPDATE: August 2 Suffolk County Hearing CANCELLED UPDATE: Suffolk County, NY Legislation to be Rewritten MA Update: Committee to Consider Requiring Licensing for Dog Events on July 19 Suffolk County, NY Schedules Bill Attacking Dog Breeders and the AKC AKC Response to Suffolk County, NY Legislation  (PDF)

June 2011

MA to Consider Changes to Kennel Definition on July 19 OHIO UPDATE: House Passes Bill to Repeal BSL Governor Perry Signs TX HB 1451 Into Law RI Restrictive Dog Ownership Bill Scheduled for Tuesday (06/21) AKC Letter of Support for NY S946 (creating the crime of pet theft)  (PDF) Cecil County, MD Update: Ask the Commission for a Hearing! MI Update: Statewide BSL Will Not Get Hearing Michigan House Introduces Statewide BSL Bill AKC Letter Regarding AB259/SB 3806 (hearing and payment for seized animals)  (PDF) OHIO UPDATE: Hearing to Repeal BSL Scheduled for June 8

May 2011

AKC Letter to Governor Perry Requesting Veto of HB 1451  (PDF) Texas House Bill 1451 Passes House – Contact Governor Perry Amended TX House Bill 1451 Returns to the House – OPPOSITION NEEDED!!! Texas Senate Passes HB 1451, Restrictive Breeder Bill Now Returns To House Support NY Bill to Eliminate Breed-Specific Bans in Insurance Policies! Wisconsin Breeder/Rescue Licensing Takes Effect June 1 House Bill 1451 on Intent Calendar – More Calls, Emails & Letters Needed! Texas Breeder Restriction Bill HR 1451 Passes Senate Committee – OPPOSITION NEEDED! UPDATE: Cecil County, MD to Hold Public Hearing on Exhibitor/Kennel Licensing OK Update: Legislature Approves Multiple Changes to Commercial Pet Breeders Act Texas House Bill 1451 Scheduled for Public Hearing This Thursday – Opposition Needed! Cecil County, MD to Consider Exhibitor Licensing on May 10 OK Update: Senate Likely to Consider Breeder Law Changes on Monday (5/9) Missouri Eliminates Ownership Limits in New Breeder Regulations Texas House Bill 2116 Substitute Released