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Latest Legislation
Puppy Protection Act Dropped
April 27, 2002
The American Kennel Club is pleased to report that the House-Senate Farm Bill Conference has taken very positive action and agreed to drop the PPA from the final bill.
The AKC opposed the Puppy Protection Act because no hearings were held, no debate occurred, and no opportunities were offered to discuss puppy protection issues and enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act. These issues deserve extensive study so effective and enforceable resolutions can be proposed. This must be done through normal legislative procedures and the AKC will gladly take a leadership role in that process.
The House-Senate Conference agreement comes as a result of the hard work by dog fanciers across the country who responded to AKC's numerous calls to action since this issue first arose in October 2001. Responsible breeders nationwide let their members of Congress know that the PPA was bad public policy and would weaken the Animal Welfare Act rather than improve it.
The AKC worked directly with conferees in both the House and Senate to explain the shortcomings of the PPA. Numerous meetings on the Hill and letters and phone calls to the conferees helped achieve our goal.
The Conference Report now goes to the House and Senate for final approval before being presented to the President.
American Kennel Club Finalizes Agreement to Offer Pet Insurance to Fanciers and Pet Owners in 2003
May 3, 2002 Phone: (212) 696-8343
NEW YORK, NY - The American Kennel Club has finalized an agreement with PetPartners Incorporated (PPI) to provide pet healthcare insurance. PPI is the U.S. affiliate of PetPartners PLC, the company who successfully administers The Kennel Club insurance program in England. The underwriter for the program is one of the largest U.S. based insurance companies in the world. The AKC Board of Directors gave unanimous consent to management to execute this agreement based upon a staff presentation and recommendation. This new program, which is expected to roll out early in 2003, will expand the array of services that The American Kennel Club brings to fanciers and dog owners. Additional details will be made available over the next several months.
