John Yates of the American Sporting Dog Alliance is doing the research and staying on top of the ongoing threats to dog ownership across North America.

If you live in Maine, you should read this article - it sounds as though one of those backroom committees is about to recommend some sweeping changes to state legislation - starting with warrantless entry onto private property.

People in Ohio had best get busy or kiss their rights goodbye.  The Senate will likely vote on an abominable piece of legislation this Tuesday, December 16.

Don't sit this out, people.  Send a fax, make a phone call or at least send an email (least effective) - if you live in the affected state.  Outsiders can send a note to the Governor (as I did over AB1634) and it will be read and answered.  In fact, while I still await several replies from Ontario's former Attorney General Michael J Bryant (Lib - St Paul's), California's Gubernator had the courtesy to reply in a timely manner.  Go figure.

Remember how AB1634 was defeated in California - by grassroots action on the part of dog lovers across the state.

It worked and it will continue to work but only if people do it.

Make your voices heard on these and other important issues that affect your future as dog lovers and owners. 

Otherwise, we may as well all just go home.