THE MONTHLY NATIONAL LEGISLATION REPORT

The Monthly National Legislation Report is published once a month listing available reports of dog and animal legislation in all States and other countries.

In June, 2007 The GSPCA established the Legislative sub committee under the Health and Welfare Committee. With the increasing political threat to our enjoyment of owning this versatile breed we need to proactively protect our rights. Because of our breed's versatility, we are targeted by the Animal Rights movement more than most. The areas that are of immediate concern to us are Breeding Restrictions, Ear Cropping, Tail Docking and Dewclaw Removal, Hunting Restrictions, Use of Live Birds, Land Use issues. The times of just enjoying our dogs and our sport are incrementally being taken away from us by the Animal Rights extremists.

This committee is just being established, so please volunteer to help. This is a nationwide effort that will need many people involved. This committee needs at least 2 people in each region to monitor the legislation and trends. If each club would designate 1 person to work on legislation that will satisfy one of the new AKC Requirements for holding an event. Although this may not be in name only -- they must actively participate. The areas of responsibility are breeding, surgical restrictions and the other hunting restrictions. No previous experience in this area is required just a dedication to the future of enjoying our breed. We will help train as we go.