April 10, 2024
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-update-los-angeles-passes-breeder-permit-suspension/
On Tuesday, April 9, the Los Angeles City Council voted to suspend the
issuance of new breeding permits until city animal shelters are below 75
percent of capacity.
AKC continues to strenuously oppose this measure as responsible dog breeders
are not the reason why city animal shelters are in distress. AKC will continue
to advocate for policies that meaningfully improve conditions in animal
shelters while also defending the rights of those who practice responsible dog
ownership. Read AKC’s previous alertfor more details on the proposal and our
position.
The sponsor emphasized that this moratorium is temporary until the shelters
meet the desired 75 percent capacity. However, at this time, this figure is
currently estimated to be at 212 percent. While some councilmembers
acknowledged that this moratorium may be ineffective, they still voted for its
implementation.
What if I own an intact dog but do not breed?
Statutorily, this ordinance should not impact those wishing to maintain intact
dogs through the city’s animal license system. However, AKC continues to have
concerns about the implementation of current law and whether those who should
be able to maintain intact dogs will be able to do so. Current law allows for
those meeting one of the following criteria to qualify to purchase an intact
animal permit:
• Is a breed approved by and registered with a registry or association
which, at a minimum, requires identification of the breed, date of birth, names
of registered sire and dam, the name of breeder, and record-keeping relating to
breeding, transfer of ownership and death, and does or will actively show or
compete.
• Has earned or is in the process of earning a special title (i.e. agility,
herding).
• Is used as or in training to be a guide, signal, or service dog.
• Is a dog trained, or in training, for use in law enforcement, military or
rescue activities.
• Has a letter and documentation from a licensed veterinarian certifying
that the animal should be temporarily or permanently deferred due to age or
health.
For those attempting to purchase an intact animal license for a dog, please
reach out to AKC at doglaw@xxxxxxx and let us know if you were successful or
run into any challenges. If you do have trouble, please also contact your city
councilmember to let them know your story.
Contact your member on the Los Angeles City Council (find your councilmember
by clicking here and entering your address):
District 1: Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez; hernandez@xxxxxxxxxx; 213
473-7001
District 2: Councilmember Paul Krekorian; Krekorian@xxxxxxxxxx; (213) 473-7002
District 3: Councilmember Bob Blumenfield; blumenfield@xxxxxxxxxx; (213)
473-7003
District 4: Councilmember Nithya Raman; contactCD4@xxxxxxxxxx; (213) 473-7004
District 5: Councilmember Katy Yarolavsky; yaroslavsky@xxxxxxxxxx; 213 473-7005
District 6: Councilmember Imelda Padilla; padilla@xxxxxxxxxx; 213 473-7006
District 7: Councilmember Monica Rodriguez; rodriguez@xxxxxxxxxx; (213) 473-7007
District 8: Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson; harris-dawson@xxxxxxxxxx;
(213) 473-7008
District 9: Councilmember Curren D. Price, Jr.; price@xxxxxxxxxx; 213 473-7009
District 10: Councilmember Heather Hutt; cd10@xxxxxxxxxx; 213 473-7010
District 11: Councilmember Traci Park; park@xxxxxxxxxx; 213 473-7011
District 12: Councilmember John Lee; Lee@xxxxxxxxxx; (213) 473-7012
District 13: Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez; soto-martinez@xxxxxxxxxx; (213)
473-7013
District 14: Councilmember Kevin de León; kevindeleon@xxxxxxxxxx; 213-473-7014
District 15: Councilmember Tim McOsker; mcosker@xxxxxxxxxx; 213 473-7015
AKC GR will provide updates as warranted on next steps as they are available.
For questions or more information on California legislation, contact AKC GR at
doglaw@xxxxxxx.
Stormy V Hope
GSDCA Legislative Liaison to AKC
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