American Rottweiler Club Responds To The AVMA On Revised Ear Crop and Tail Dock Position
June 20, 2009 by admin23
Filed under Anti- Crop & Dock, Anti-Pet Laws, Official ARC Response
It is with the greatest respect for the AVMA, and with the greatest concern, that we formally submit our letter of opposition to the recently revised policy position concerning ear cropping and tail docking, including the very guidelines for response which have been set for dissenting groups by the AVMA Animal Welfare Committee.
Protect Your Pet! Sign The PetPac Petition to Oppose Anti-Pet California Senate Bill 250
June 19, 2009 by admin23
Filed under Anti-Pet Laws, State Bills, Unfair Pet Owner Taxes
Pets and pet owners in California are at risk! Just say NO to anti-pet laws like SB 250 in California, sponsored by Senator Dean Florez.
Tell your legislators that SB 250 is a bad idea.
California SB 250 – Criminalizes Pet Owners UNLESS New Tax Is Paid
June 12, 2009 by admin23
Filed under Anti-Pet Laws, State Bills
CA SB 250 is radical anti-pet legislation sponsored by State Senator Dean Florez. ARC Bill Summary: AMENDED IN SENATE MAY 28, 2009 AMENDED IN SENATE MAY 5, 2009 AMENDED IN SENATE APRIL 21, 2009 AMENDED IN SENATE APRIL 2, 2009 SENATE BILL No. 250 Introduced by Senator Florez February 24, 2009 An act to add [...]
New York State Bill A07218 – Criminalizes Ownership Of Docked Dogs
June 12, 2009 by admin23
Filed under Anti- Crop & Dock, Anti-Pet Laws, State Bills
New York Assembly Bill A07218 Summary:
This piece of Anti-Pet Legislation would criminalize owners of cropped of docked dogs and contains numerous Civil Rights Violations, including basis for Warrantless Searches, Selective Enforcement, Racial Profiling and Unequal Protection. NY A07218 will end dog shows throughout New York State – resulting in a loss of revenue for local businesses, tax revenue for the state, and loss of revenue for the veterinary profession.
Pennsylvania HB 39 – Criminalizing Owners Of Cropped or Docked Dogs
June 7, 2009 by admin23
Filed under Anti- Crop & Dock, Anti-Pet Laws, State Bills
The Pennsylvania Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will hear testimony on House Bill 39 this coming Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at Noon in Room 8E-A of the East wing of the capitol building in Harrisburg. If possible, concerned dog owners should attend this hearing and voice opposition. DOWNLOAD THE BILL HERE PRINTER’S NO. 31 [...]
Puppy Uniform Protection Statute (PUPS) Legislation – AKC
May 21, 2009 by admin23
Filed under Anti-Pet Laws, Federal Bills, Laws & Policies
American Kennel Club News Article Puppy Uniform Protection Statute (PUPS) Legislation Introduced in US Congress Date of Article: September 25, 2008 The Puppy Uniform Protection Statute (PUPS) has been concurrently introduced in the US House of Representatives last week as H.R. 6949 and in the Senate as S.3519. The legislation will require that any breeder [...]
Rantoul, Illinois – Breed Specific Dog Ordinance – Letter To Mayor Neal Williams
May 21, 2009 by admin23
Filed under Anti-Pet Laws, Breed-Specific Legislation, Official ARC Response
December 2, 2008 Mr. Neal Williams Village of Rantoul Mayor 333 South Tanner Rantoul, IL 61866 Dear Village of Rantoul Mayor Williams, The American Rottweiler Club (ARC) is the American Kennel Club Parent Club of the Rottweiler in the United States with 1000 members, many of whom live in Illinois. As the Parent Club, ARC [...]
Smyrna, Georgia – Breed Specific Ordinance – Letter To Councilor Mellany C. Pritchett
May 21, 2009 by admin23
Filed under Anti-Pet Laws, Local Ordinances
October 15, 2008 Melleny C. Pritchett Ward 1 The City of Smyrna City Hall 2800 King Street Smyrna, GA 30080 770-434-6600 Dear Councilor Pritchett, The American Rottweiler Club (ARC) is the American Kennel Club Parent Club of the Rottweiler in the United States. As such ARC promotes conformation, obedience, rally, agility, herding, carting, therapy, search [...]
American Rottweiler Club Formal Response To MD SB 318
May 21, 2009 by admin23
Filed under Anti-Pet Laws, Official ARC Response
Dear Senator Gladden and Respected Members of the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee:
The American Rottweiler Club, Inc. (ARC), the parent club of the American Kennel Club (AKC) for the Rottweiler breed in the United States, representing thousands of dog owners, is writing to express our grave concern over Maryland SB 318, A Bill That Criminalizes The Ownership and Limits The Possession of Breeding Dogs.
Since its inception, the American Rottweiler Club has been deeply engaged in advancing animal welfare and the humane care and treatment of dogs.
Maryland SB 319 – A Bill Limiting Possion Of Breeding Dogs
May 21, 2009 by admin23
Filed under Anti-Pet Laws, State Bills
Does the State Of Maryland Want To Make Owning Dogs A Crime? Yes, siree, Bob! Especially Sexually Intact Dogs DOWNLOAD THE BILL HERE: http://mlis.state.md.us/2009rs/bills/sb/sb0318f.pdf EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from existing law. *sb0318* SENATE BILL 318 E1 9lr1811 CF 9lr1151 By: Senators Gladden, Della, Madaleno, and Stone Introduced [...]