Category Archives: MAPBD

Dr. Al Stinson, MAPBD Receive AKC Walt Bebout Award

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Anne Hier, JD

  Dr. Al Stinson and the Michigan Association for Pure Bred Dogs Honored with Bebout Award The American Kennel Club announced that Al W. Stinson, DVM, and the Michigan Association for Pure Bred Dogs have been named the Second Quarter … Continue reading →

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China sets limits on dog ownership

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Anne Hier, JD

Shanghai’s pet dog population is estimated at 800,000 although only a quarter of that number are registered (licensed) with the government. As dog ownership becomes more popular the number of stray and abandoned dogs has increased. But from May 15, … Continue reading →

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U.S. Congressman Refuses HSUS Award

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Anne Hier, JD

Alaskan Congressman Don Young refused an award this evening from The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the Humane Society Legislative Fund that would have honored his work for animals in 2010.   While capitalizing on the good work … Continue reading →

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Rochester Hills Dangerous Dog Ordinance Update

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Anne Hier, JD

Rochester Hills originally considered a ban on pit bulls in March 2010. After much research and debate, city council unanimously passed a breed neutral dangerous dog ordinance on 3-21-11. Please send thanks to the council for choosing to target irresponsible … Continue reading →

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State Bar of Michigan Animal Law Symposium

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Anne Hier, JD

The Animal Law Section of the Michigan Bar Association will be holding an Animal Law Symposium in Lansing, MI on April 21, 2011.  This educational event is very reasonably priced.  It is not limited to attorneys, but open to the … Continue reading →

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MAPBD’s Dr. Stinson to Speak in Lansing

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Anne Hier, JD

The public is welcome to attend the Annual Meeting of the Scottish Terrier Club of Michigan on April  16, 2011 beginning at 1:00 PM to hear a presentation by MAPBD Director of Legislative Affairs Dr. Al Stinson.  The meeting will … Continue reading →

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Animals euthanized tops 100 in shelter distemper outbreak

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Anne Hier, JD

Type “shelter distemper outbreak” into a search engine and you may be surprised to find that this disease is NOT rare in the transient population of shelters, humane societies, and rescue groups.  Prior to the development of a distemper vaccine … Continue reading →

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MAPBD NEWS

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Anne Hier, JD

WELCOME TO MAPBD!  MAPBD actively monitors legislative activities that effect your rights to own, breed, and enjoy your dogs.  We hope this forum will provide you with current news on upcoming bills introduced into the Michigan Legislature, as well as … Continue reading →

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