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Dr. Al Stinson, MAPBD Receive AKC Walt Bebout Award
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
China sets limits on dog ownership
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
U.S. Congressman Refuses HSUS Award
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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Tagged animal rights, animal welfare, HSUS, humane society, MAPBD, MAPBD News, Peta, Rep. Don Young, wildlife conservation
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Rochester Hills Dangerous Dog Ordinance Update
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
Peta Shifts Focus
PETA, known world wide as the “paint throwing, take your clothes off, do anything for attention” animal rights organization, has shifted its strategy. They now say they plan on working more on the inside of what they call inhumane organizations … Continue reading
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Tagged animal rights, animal rights zealots, fur industry, MAPBD, MAPBD News, Peta
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New ADA Service Animal Regulations Effective 03/15/2011
When the Title III Americans with Disabilities Act went into effect in 1991, the Justice Department defined a service animal as “any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal.” Because this definition was not specifically limited to canines, numerous people … Continue reading
Economic Impact of Pure Bred Dogs
Did you know that in 2010 there were 535 licensed and sanctioned AKC dog events in Michigan in which a total of 97, 400 dogs participated? This number represents an 18% increase over 2009. AKC estimates that these activities generate … Continue reading
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Tagged AKC report, dogs in Michigan economy, economic impact of purebred dogs, MAPBD
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MAPBD NEWS
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
