Contacting Your Lawmakers
Wrtie to your State Senator or Representative https://malegislature.gov/
How An Idea Becomes A Law https://malegislature.gov/Engage/HowIdeaBecomesLaw
Congress on the Internet https://www.congress.gov/

Consumer Watchdog Groups
ActivistFacts http://www.activistfacts.com
Humane Watch http://www.humanewatch.org/
Project Vote Smart http://votesmart.org/
Money in the US Elections http://www.opensecrets.org
AKC Canine Legislation Position Statement - Protection for Puppy Purchasers http://images.akc.org/pdf/canine_legislation/position_statements/Protection_of_Puppy_Purchasers.pdf

Insurance
Bankrate InsuranceGuide (11 Dogs raise rates)
Massachusetts Division of Insurance http://www.mass.gov/doi/

Nationwide Dog Legislative News
AKC Legislative Alerts & Successes http://www.akc.org/government-relations/
National Animal Interest Alliance http://www.naiaonline.org
AKC Dog Clubs & Other Allied Groups http://www.akc.org/government-relations/federations/
Pet Law http://www.pet-law.com

Veterinary / Medical
Massachusets Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) http://www.massvet.org/
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) http://www.avma.org
U.S. Department of Agriculture http://www.usda.gov
AKC Canine Health Foundation http://www.akcchf.org
Center for Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov
OFA http://www.offa.org/
Merck Veterinary Manual http://www.merckvetmanual.com

Hunting / Sporting Dogs
Mass. Sportsmen's Council http://www.masportsmen.org
Sportsmen's and Animal Owners' Voting Alliance http://saova.org
Gun Owner's Action League http://www.goal.org

Dog Bite Info / Child Safety
National Canine Research Council
http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/
Dog Bite Law http://www.dogbitelaw.com/
Nolo/Legal Solutions http://nolo.com
Bow Wow Ow! Teach Children to be Safe with Dogshttp://www.bowwowow.com/BowWowOw.com/Bow_Wow_%22Ow%21%22.html

Other / Misc.
Cat Fanciers Association http://www.cfa.org
National Dog Registry http://www.nationaldogregistry.com/
Tattoo-A-Pet Recovery Network http://www.tattoo-a-pet.com//
Hotels/Resorts/Travel http://www.bringfido.com

Dog Associations/Organizations/Clubs
American Kennel Club http://www.akc.org
United Kennel Club http://www.ukcdogs.com
Companion Dog Sports Program (Obedience) http://www.companiondogsportsprogram.com/
United States Dog Agility Association http://www.usdaa.com
North American Dog Agility Council http://www.nadac.com

Breed Information
AKC Breed Information http://www.akc.org/breeds/
American Rare Breed Association http://www.arba.org/

 

 

 

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