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Posted by cartwright on 11-28-2011 07:45 PM:

Attention all West Virginia dog owners !!!!

November 28, 2011

http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=4523

The Mercer County Commission is considering a proposal that would impose mandatory spay/neuter and breeder licensing requirements on county residents in order to address animal population concerns.

The Commission is expected to take public testimony on this measure at its December 13, 2011, meeting. All responsible dog owners and breeders who reside or compete in events in Mercer County are strongly encouraged to contact the members of the Commission and politely ask them to oppose this unfair and ineffective ordinance. Scroll down for details on the hearing, and contact information for the commission.

Summary:

The AKC Government Relations Department has numerous concerns with this proposal, including:

•Mandatory Sterilization of All Dogs and Cats – All dogs and cats over 6 months old must be sterilized unless the owner purchases a $50 unaltered animal permit for each animal owned.

In order to qualify for the permit, owners must prove to the County Clerk that “the permit is sought for a proper purpose” and have not had more than one violation of any provision of the animal code in the past two years. Owners must also have the pet examined regularly by a veterinarian, vaccinated annually, and housed properly. These terms are not defined, and it is unclear how these requirements would be determined and enforced.
•Breeder Permit Requirements – In addition to the unaltered animal permit, an owner must purchase an annual $30 breeder permit for each animal bred. The permit would allow one litter per animal each year and allow animals to be sold, adopted or transferred once they are seven weeks old, as long as they have been “immunized against common diseases.” The proposal does not state which diseases it considers common.
The AKC opposes breeding permits and mandatory spay/neuter laws for purebred dogs. Instead, we support reasonable and enforceable laws that protect the health and welfare of dogs without restricting the rights of responsible owners and breeders who meet their responsibilities. We believe that all owners, regardless of whether or not their pets are intact, should be responsible and provide proper care for their animals.

How You Can Help:

•Attend the December 13 hearing and politely express your opposition to this proposal. The hearing information is as follows:
Mercer County Commission Hearing
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
10:00 a.m.
1501 W. Main Street
Princeton, WV 24740

•Contact the members of the County Commission and politely ask them to oppose the Mercer County Spay/Neuter Ordinance. Visit the policy issue section of the AKC Government Relations online Toolbox and scroll down to “Mandatory Spay/Neuter” for suggested talking points and a sample letter to personalize.
The Commissioners’ names and contact information is as follows:

Commissioner Joe Coburn
Commissioner Jay Mills
Commissioner Karen S. Disibbio

Contact information for all Commissioners:
Mercer County Commission
1501 W. Main St, Suite 210
Princeton, WV 24740

Phone: (304) 487-8308
Fax: (304) 487-8370
Email: mercercocommission@frontier.net[/email]

AKC Government Relations will continue to provide information, including more details on the December 13 meeting, as it becomes available. For questions or more information, contact us at (919) 816-3720 or [email]doglaw@akc.org.

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Posted by cartwright on 11-28-2011 10:01 PM:

Correction Alert

November 28, 2011

http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=4523

This alert has been updated to correct the name of a Mercer County Commissioner.

The Mercer County Commission is considering a proposal that would impose mandatory spay/neuter and breeder licensing requirements on county residents in order to address animal population concerns.

The Commission is expected to take public testimony on this measure at its December 13, 2011, meeting. All responsible dog owners and breeders who reside or compete in events in Mercer County are strongly encouraged to contact the members of the Commission and politely ask them to oppose this unfair and ineffective ordinance. Scroll down for details on the hearing, and contact information for the commission.

Summary:

The AKC Government Relations Department has numerous concerns with this proposal, including:

•Mandatory Sterilization of All Dogs and Cats – All dogs and cats over 6 months old must be sterilized unless the owner purchases a $50 unaltered animal permit for each animal owned.

In order to qualify for the permit, owners must prove to the County Clerk that “the permit is sought for a proper purpose” and have not had more than one violation of any provision of the animal code in the past two years. Owners must also have the pet examined regularly by a veterinarian, vaccinated annually, and housed properly. These terms are not defined, and it is unclear how these requirements would be determined and enforced.
•Breeder Permit Requirements – In addition to the unaltered animal permit, an owner must purchase an annual $30 breeder permit for each animal bred. The permit would allow one litter per animal each year and allow animals to be sold, adopted or transferred once they are seven weeks old, as long as they have been “immunized against common diseases.” The proposal does not state which diseases it considers common.
The AKC opposes breeding permits and mandatory spay/neuter laws for purebred dogs. Instead, we support reasonable and enforceable laws that protect the health and welfare of dogs without restricting the rights of responsible owners and breeders who meet their responsibilities. We believe that all owners, regardless of whether or not their pets are intact, should be responsible and provide proper care for their animals.

How You Can Help:

•Attend the December 13 hearing and politely express your opposition to this proposal. The hearing information is as follows:
Mercer County Commission Hearing
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
10:00 a.m.
1501 W. Main Street
Princeton, WV 24740

•Contact the members of the County Commission and politely ask them to oppose the Mercer County Spay/Neuter Ordinance. Visit the policy issue section of the AKC Government Relations online Toolbox and scroll down to “Mandatory Spay/Neuter” for suggested talking points and a sample letter to personalize.
The Commissioners’ names and contact information is as follows:

Commissioner Joe Coburn

Commissioner Jay Mills

Commissioner Mike Vinciguerra

Contact information for all Commissioners:
Mercer County Commission
1501 W. Main St, Suite 210
Princeton, WV 24740

Phone: (304) 487-8308
Fax: (304) 487-8370
Email: mercercocommission@frontier.net[/email]

AKC Government Relations will continue to provide information, including more details on the December 13 meeting, as it becomes available. For questions or more information, contact us at (919) 816-3720 or [email]doglaw@akc.org.

Posted by RANDY GIBSON on 12-06-2011 02:11 AM:

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Posted by rmcmillan on 12-06-2011 06:49 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by RANDY GIBSON
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Posted by Bear on 12-06-2011 09:41 PM:

JR you think you can add anything else to your signature? LOL

Posted by cartwright on 12-16-2011 03:01 PM:

UPDATE!!!

December 16, 2011

Thanks to the numerous phone calls, letters, and large number of concerned responsible dog owners who attended the December 13 hearing, the Mercer County Commission has agreed to table the proposed ordinance that would have imposed mandatory spay/neuter and breeder licensing requirements on county residents.

A second public hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 20, to allow residents another opportunity to address the commission on this issue. The meeting details are as follows:

Mercer County Commission Hearing

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

7:00 p.m.

1501 W. Main Street

Princeton, WV 24740

Responsible dog owners who wish to contact the commission and/or attend the hearing are encouraged to thank them for tabling the ordinance and politely ask them to continue working with responsible dog owners to reach a more reasonable solution.

Contact Information:

The Commissioners’ names and contact information are as follows:

Commissioner Joe Coburn
Commissioner Jay Mills
Commissioner Mike Vinciguerra

Contact information for all Commissioners:
Mercer County Commission
1501 W. Main St, Suite 210
Princeton, WV 24740

Phone: (304) 487-8308
Fax: (304) 487-8370
Email: mercercocommission@frontier.net[/email]

AKC Government Relations (AKC GR) will continue to closely monitor this issue and provide updates on future proposals in Mercer County as they become available. For more information, contact AKC GR at (919) 816-3720 or [email]doglaw@akc.org.

Posted by coon's age on 01-05-2012 10:41 PM:

Why would

they want to hold another meeting,did all voices not get heard at that meeting or giving the HSUS NUTS anuff time to rally.Another invasion of the pet owners privicey.

Posted by cartwright on 02-12-2012 02:39 PM:

WV Seeking to Enact Breeding Restrictions, Ownership Limits
February 9, 2012

http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=4578

The West Virginia Senate President has introduced a bill that would impose numerous restrictions and unannounced inspections twice a year on those who “maintain” eleven or more intact dogs over the age of one year and sell 15 dogs in a year.

Senate Bill 406 is currently pending in the Senate Judiciary Committee and is expected to move very quickly. It is imperative that responsible West Virginia dog owners and breeders, as well as those who participate in dog events in the state, contact both the committee and your State Senators to ask them to oppose Senate Bill 406 as introduced. Scroll down for contact information.

Summary:

Senate Bill 406 seeks to impose numerous restrictions on “commercial dog breeders”, defined as those who “maintain” eleven or more unsterilized dogs (males and females) over one year of age and sell over 15 dogs in a year. AKC takes a strong line on animal cruelty, and does not believe any dog should be kept in conditions where its basic needs are not met. This is why AKC supports current West Virginia law (§61-8-19), which, among other provisions, makes it unlawful for anyone to withhold proper sustenance, protective shelter and medical treatment.

As currently written, however, SB 406 would create numerous burdens on dog owners and taxpayers without protecting the health and welfare of dogs. AKC’s concerns include:

•Definition of “Commercial Dog Breeder” – As currently written, the low threshold of owning 11 intact dogs and selling 15 dogs in year could impact hobbyists, sportsmen, and others who breed, raise and own dogs in their homes. It is unreasonable to expect such individuals to comply with the same requirements as large commercial kennels. In many breeds, 15 puppies constitutes only 2 litters.

•Ownership Limit – SB 130 limits ownership to 50 intact dogs. Laws that limit animal ownership are ineffective, arbitrary, and do not address the underlying issue of responsible ownership. Limiting the number of animals a person may own will not automatically make them a better owner. Furthermore, both the dogs and West Virginia taxpayers lose, as owners may be forced to give up their dogs to a local shelter in order to comply with the limit (particularly since those over the limit would only be given 30 days to come into compliance), and the dogs will be housed and/or euthanized at great cost to local communities.

•Arbitrary Breeding Ages – SB 406 would only allow females between the ages of 18 months and eight years to be bred. Arbitrary limitations on breeding ages do not adequately address the needs of individual dogs. Breeding is a health care decision that should be made by the dog’s owner in conjunction with a veterinarian. AKC has asked the committee to remove the breeding ages, and instead to require the breeder to have the female be examined by a veterinarian prior to breeding.

•Bi-annual Inspections – Unlike other breeder regulation bills introduced in West Virginia, SB 406 requires twice yearly inspections that are unannounced. AKC believes this is a violation of the rights of responsible owners as well as a major, unnecessary burden for West Virginia taxpayers.
Talking Points:

Click here for a sample letter to personalize

Read AKC’s Issue Analysis "The Value of Responsible Dog Breeders"
Read AKC’s Issue Brief on Responsible Breeding Practices
Read AKC’s Issue Brief on Dog Limit Laws
View AKC’s handout “Limit Laws: Better Alternatives”

How You Can Help:

Contact BOTH the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee and your State Senators and ask them to oppose Senate Bill 406 as introduced. Enter your Zip Code at this link to find the name of your Senators. When contacting your Senators, be sure to mention that you are a constituent.

The contact information for the Senate Judiciary Committee is as follows:

Senator Corey Palumbo (Chair)
Phone: (304) 357-7880
E-mail: corey.palumbo@wvsenate.gov[/email]

Senator Mark Wills (Vice-Chair)
Phone: (304) 357-7843
E-mail: mark.wills@wvsenate.gov[/email]

Senator Robert D. Beach
Phone: (304) 357-7919
E-mail: bob.beach@wvsenate.gov[/email]

Senator D. Richard Browning
Phone: (304) 357-7807
E-mail: richard.browning@wvsenate.gov

Senator John Pat Fanning
Phone: (304) 357-7867
E-mail: john.fanning@wvsenate.gov

Senator Dan Foster
Phone: (304) 357-7866
E-mail: daniel.foster@camc.org[/email]

Senator Evan H. Jenkins
Phone: (304) 357-7956
E-mail: evan.jenkins@wvsenate.gov

Senator Art Kirkendoll
Phone: (304) 357-7857
E-mail: art.kirkendoll@wvsenate.gov[/email]

Senator Orphy Klempa
Phone: (304) 357-7918
E-mail: orphy.klempa@wvsenate.gov

Senator Joseph M. Minard
Phone: (304) 357-7904
E-mail: joe.minard@wvsenate.gov

Senator Herb Snyder
Phone: (304) 357-7957
E-mail: [email]herb.snyder@wvsenate.gov

Senator Gregory A. Tucker
Phone: (304) 357-7906
E-mail: greg.tucker@wvsenate.gov

Senator John R. Unger II
Phone: (304) 357-7933
E-mail: [email]john.unger@wvsenate.gov

Senator Bob Williams
Phone: (304) 357-7995
E-mail: bob.williams@wvsenate.gov

Senator Clark S. Barnes
Phone: (304) 357-7973
E-mail: [email]clark.barnes@wvsenate.gov

Senator Karen L. Facemyer
Phone: (304) 357-7855
E-mail: karen.facemyer@wvsenate.gov

Senator David C. Nohe
Phone: (304) 357-7970
E-mail: [email]dcnohe@suddenlink.net

For questions or more information, contact AKC Government Relations at (919) 816-3720 or [email]doglaw@akc.org.

Posted by cartwright on 02-18-2012 03:10 PM:

February 17, 2012

http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=4585

The West Virginia Senate is expected to vote early next week on Senate Bill 406, a bill which, as amended by the Senate Judiciary Committee, would impose onerous restrictions on those who own 11 or more intact dogs. While some exemptions are included, the AKC believes they are vague and may still impact hobbyists who are not truly commercial breeders.

It is imperative that responsible dog owners and breeders in West Virginia contact their State Senators TODAY and ask them to vote “no” on Senate Bill 406. Enter your Zip Code at this link to find the name of your Senators. When contacting your Senators, be sure to mention that you are a constituent.

Summary:

AKC takes a strong line on animal cruelty, and does not believe any dog should be kept in conditions where its basic needs are not met. This is why AKC supports current West Virginia law (§61-8-19), which, among other provisions, makes it unlawful for anyone to withhold proper sustenance, protective shelter and medical treatment.

Senate Bill 406 as amended seeks to impose numerous restrictions on “commercial dog breeders”, defined as those who “maintain” eleven or more unsterilized dogs (males and females) over one year of age and breed dogs exclusively as household pets. The bill does provide some exemptions; however, the AKC believes these exemptions are vague and difficult to enforce.

AKC’s concerns with the bill include:

* Definition of “Commercial Dog Breeder” – This bill defines a “commercial breeder” as one who owns 11 intact dogs over the age of one year and breeds dogs exclusively as household pets. It also exempts anyone who keeps or breeds dogs “for the purpose of hunting, tracking and exhibiting in dog shows, performance events or field and obedience trials…” This would seem to imply that a person must keep dogs for all these purposes in order to be exempt, as it says “and”, rather than “or”.

Furthermore, it is not always possible to tell immediately if dogs from a litter will develop into proper show dogs, sporting dogs, etc. Many breeders will wait to watch the puppies grow before they determine if the dogs will be used for these purposes. It is unclear if a breeder would be exempt if they intend to keep or breed dogs for one of these purposes, but may ultimately decide to sell or keep puppies as pets. In the same way, a person may decide at some point to cease their hobby and “retire” their dogs, thereby keeping them as pets. The AKC believes that instead of vague exemptions that will prove difficult to enforce, the Senate should instead raise the threshold to a number more indicative of a truly commercial operation and ensure that hobbyists will never be unintentionally impacted.

* Ownership Limit – The bill also limits ownership to 50 intact dogs. Laws that limit animal ownership are ineffective, arbitrary, and do not address the underlying issue of responsible ownership. Limiting the number of animals a person may own will not automatically make them a better owner. Furthermore, both the dogs and West Virginia taxpayers lose, as owners may be forced to give up their dogs to a local shelter in order to comply with the limit (particularly since those over the limit would only be given 30 days to come into compliance), and the dogs will be housed and/or euthanized at great cost to local communities.

* Arbitrary Breeding Ages – SB 406 would only allow females between the ages of 18 months and eight years to be bred. Arbitrary limitations on breeding ages do not adequately address the needs of individual dogs. Breeding is a health care decision that should be made by the dog’s owner in conjunction with a veterinarian. AKC has asked the committee to remove the breeding ages, and instead to require the breeder to have the female be examined by a veterinarian prior to breeding.

Posted by cartwright on 02-19-2012 02:03 PM:

BTT

Posted by cartwright on 02-23-2012 05:15 PM:

WV Senate Approves Breeder Restrictions – Contact the House TODAY!Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:53 AMFrom: "AKC's Government Relations Department" <mba@akc.org>Add sender to ContactsTo: plainenglishjr@yahoo.com[/email]

February 23, 2012

http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=4587

Please forward to your club members and colleagues in West Virginia:

The West Virginia Senate has passed Senate Bill 406, which would impose onerous restrictions on those who own 11 or more intact dogs. While some exemptions are included, the AKC believes they are vague and may still impact hobbyists who are not truly commercial breeders. The bill has now been assigned to the House Judiciary Committee.

There are only two weeks left in the West Virginia legislative session, and this bill is expected to move very quickly. It is urgent that responsible dog owners and breeders in West Virginia contact the members of the House Judiciary Committee and your State Delegates TODAY and ask them to oppose Senate Bill 406 as currently written. Scroll down for contact information.

Summary:

AKC takes a strong line on animal cruelty, and does not believe any dog should be kept in conditions where its basic needs are not met. This is why AKC supports current West Virginia law (§61-8-19), which, among other provisions, makes it unlawful for anyone to withhold proper sustenance, protective shelter and medical treatment.

We appreciate some of the amendments that have been made, including removing arbitrary breeding ages and giving 5 days’ notice prior to an inspection. Still, Senate Bill 406 as amended seeks to impose numerous restrictions on “commercial dog breeders”, defined as those who “maintain” eleven or more unsterilized dogs (males and females) over one year of age and breed dogs exclusively as household pets. The bill does provide some exemptions; however, the AKC believes these exemptions are vague and difficult to enforce.

AKC’s concerns with the bill include:

•Definition of “Commercial Dog Breeder” – This bill defines a “commercial breeder” as one who owns 11 intact dogs over the age of one year and breeds dogs exclusively as household pets. It also exempts anyone who keeps or breeds dogs “for the purpose of herding or guarding livestock animals, hunting, tracking or exhibiting in dog shows, performance events or field and obedience trials…”

The AKC greatly appreciates the recognition that exhibitors, sportsmen, and other hobbyists should not be considered commercial dog breeders. However, we believe that the exemptions are vague. It is not always possible to tell immediately if dogs from a litter will develop into proper show dogs, sporting dogs, etc. Many breeders will wait to watch the puppies grow before they determine if the dogs will be used for these purposes.

It is also unclear if a breeder would be exempt if they intend to keep or breed dogs for one of these purposes, but may ultimately decide to sell or keep puppies as pets. In the same way, a person may decide at some point to cease their hobby and “retire” their dogs, thereby keeping them as pets.

The AKC is asking the House to raise the threshold to a number more indicative of a truly commercial operation and ensure that hobbyists will never be unintentionally impacted.

•Ownership Limit – The bill also limits ownership to 50 intact dogs. Laws that limit animal ownership are ineffective, arbitrary, and do not address the underlying issue of responsible ownership. Limiting the number of animals a person may own will not automatically make them a better owner. Furthermore, both the dogs and West Virginia taxpayers lose, as owners may be forced to give up their dogs to a local shelter in order to comply with the limit (particularly since those over the limit would only be given 30 days to come into compliance), and the dogs will be housed and/or euthanized at great cost to local communities.

Talking Points:

Click here for a Sample Letter to Personalize
Read AKC’s Issue Analysis "The Value of Responsible Dog Breeders"
Read AKC’s Issue Brief on Responsible Breeding Practices
Read AKC’s Issue Brief on Dog Limit Laws
View AKC’s handout “Limit Laws: Better Alternatives”

How You Can Help:

Contact BOTH the members of the House Judiciary Committee and your State Delegates and ask them to oppose Senate Bill 406 as currently written. Enter your Zip Code at this link to find the names and contact information for your Delegates. When contacting your Delegates, be sure to mention that you are a constituent.

The contact information for the House Judiciary Committee is as follows:

Delegate Tim Miley (Chair)

Phone: (304) 340-3252
E-mail: tim.miley@wvhouse.gov

Delegate Mark Hunt (Vice-Chair)
Phone: (304) 340-3392
E-mail: mhunt@markahunt.com[/email]

Delegate John Ellem (Minority Chair)
Phone: (304) 340-3394
E-mail: john.ellem@wvhouse.gov

Delegate Patrick Lane (Minority Vice-Chair)
Phone: (304) 340-3275
E-mail: patrick.lane@wvhouse.gov

Delegate Larry Barker
Phone: (304) 340-3149
E-mail: larry.barker@wvhouse.gov

Delegate Bonnie Brown
Phone: (304) 340-3106
E-mail: bonnie.brown@wvhouse.gov[/email]

Delegate John Doyle
Phone: (304) 340-3184
E-mail: johndoyle@wvhouse.gov

Delegate Michael Ferro
Phone: (304) 340-3111
E-mail: mike.ferro@wvhouse.gov

Delegate Barbara Evans Fleischauer
Phone: (304) 340-3169
E-mail: barbaraf@wvhouse.gov

Delegate John Frazier
Phone: (304) 340-3396
E-mail: john.frazier@wvhouse.gov

Delegate Linda Longstreth
Phone: (304) 340-3124
E-mail: linda.longstreth@wvhouse.gov

Delegate Tim Manchin
Phone: (304) 340-3166
E-mail: tmanchin@manchininjurylaw.com

Delegate Mike Manypenny
Phone: (304) 340-3139
E-mail: mike.manypenny@wvhouse.gov

Delegate Harold Michael
Phone: (304) 340-3340
E-mail: harold@hardynet.com[/email]

Delegate Clif Moore
Phone: (304) 340-3189
E-mail: [email]clif.moore@wvhouse.gov

Delegate John Pino
Phone: (304) 340-3170
E-mail: john.pino@wvhouse.gov

Delegate Meshea Poore
Phone: (304) 340-3248
E-mail: meshea.poore@wvhouse.gov

Delegate David Walker
Phone: (304) 340-3135
E-mail: david.walker@wvhouse.gov

Delegate Danny Wells
Phone: (304) 340-3287
E-mail: [email]danny.wells@wvhouse.gov

Delegate Bill Hamilton
Phone: (304) 340-3167
E-mail: bill.hamilton@wvhouse.gov

Delegate Lynwood “Woody” Ireland (Assistant Minority Whip)
Phone: (304) 340-3195
E-mail: woody.ireland@wvhouse.gov

Delegate Jonathan Miller
Phone: (304) 340-3147
E-mail: jonathan@delegatejmiller.com

Delegate John D. O’Neal IV
Phone: (304) 340-3164
E-mail: [email]john.oneal@wvhouse.gov

Delegate John Overington
Phone: (304) 340-3148
E-mail: john@overington.com

Delegate Kelli Sobonya
Phone: (304) 340-3175
E-mail: kelli.sobonya@wvhouse.gov

AKC Government Relations (AKC GR) will continue to closely monitor this legislation and provide more information as it becomes available. For questions or more information, contact AKC GR at (919) 816-3720 or [email]doglaw@akc.org.

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Posted by cartwright on 02-25-2012 01:29 PM:

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Posted by cartwright on 03-12-2012 08:15 PM:

Restrictive Breeder Bill Defeated!

Flag this messageWV Victory: Restrictive Breeder Bill Defeated!Monday, March 12, 2012 2:39 PMFrom: "AKC's Government Relations Department" <mba@akc.org>Add sender to ContactsTo: plainenglishjr@yahoo.com[/email]

March 12, 2012

http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=4604

Please forward to club members and fellow dog lovers in West Virginia:

Senate Bill 406, which would have limited dog ownership and imposed onerous restrictions on those who own 11 or more intact dogs, was held in the House Judiciary Committee and did not pass this session.

Although SB 406 did provide exemptions for anyone who keeps or breeds dogs “for the purpose of herding or guarding livestock animals, hunting, tracking or exhibiting in dog shows, performance events or field and obedience trials…”, the AKC believes these exemptions were vague and would not have truly protect hobbyists. In addition, the measure would have imposed numerous new engineering regulations, bi-annual inspections, and would have limited ownership to 50 intact dogs. Read AKC’s previous Legislative Alert for more details on Senate Bill 406.

The AKC congratulates and thanks the numerous dog owners and breeders who took the time to contact their legislators with concerns on Senate Bill 406, and to those who went to the state capitol to meet with legislators and worked tirelessly to defeat this legislation. AKC Government Relations was pleased to support their efforts by issuing numerous alerts, letters of concern, and working with legislators and stakeholders in opposition to the bill.

It is expected that this legislation will be introduced again in 2013. AKC Government Relations will provide information later in the year on how you can help us fight to protect responsible dog ownership and breeding in West Virginia.

For questions or more information, contact AKC Government Relations at (919) 816-3720 or [email]doglaw@akc.org.

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