ATTN: US Dog Owners

PIJAC The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council just unleashed it new “Don’t Mess With My Pet” campaign:

You love your pet. You take good care of your pet. How would you feel if the government tried to limit your ability to have pets in your life? …Angry? …Scared? …Betrayed? …Well, it’s happening.

Each year, local, state and federal governments propose thousands of laws that would restrict your ability to own pets – to include pets as vital members of your family. While we believe that some regulations are warranted to ensure that pets are well care for, we also believe that responsible pet ownership should be applauded, supported, and encouraged, not limited!

Unfortunately, many government officials don’t understand how their bills might affect you, the responsible pet owner. Furthermore, they may be basing their decisions on propaganda that, while it seems to call for better pet care, is actually part of an agenda to end pet ownership.

Help us protect responsible pet ownership by defending you and your pets against misdirected and poorly crafted legislation.

Support the “Don’t Mess with My Pet™” campaign by becoming a Member of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC). Your $25 contribution you will help us guard responsible pet ownership…on behalf of you and your non-human family members. As a thank you from us, you’ll receive a free campaign t-shirt.

Number of Neapolitans Registered Nov 09

The January Issue of the AKC’s Gazette included the number of dogs and litters registered just in the month of November for each recognized breed.

In November 2009, there were 17 Neapolitan Mastiffs registered and 6 Neapolitan litters.  In comparison there were:  1,645 Boxers and 865 Boxer litters, 413 English Mastiffs and 166 Mastiff litters.

The highest for the month of November was the Labrador with 5,641 registered and 2,597 litters.  Wow, that’s alot of Lab’s!

AKC Gazette subscription info