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Every licensed kennel in the state of PA has a vote if they so choose to use it.
We need to get the ball rolling and get this organization formed with a BOD and members.
The plan is by July 1, 2024 to have all of that done.
We need people to volunteer to get the list of all licensed kennels in PA so we can get the word out to them. Then nominations and voting can begin.
If you are interested and willing to volunteer your time please contact me how you are willing to help.
03/21/2024
Just a quick update
Betsy Stevens spoke with Rep. Schemel today after receiving this message from a concerned party.
After speaking with Rep. Schemel this was the email we received.
While this is good news we still need to be active and informed about what the "fix" really will be.
Rep. Schemel stated he was glad to hear we started the Pennsylvania Kennel Association. It will give us an edge if there are problems or questions in the future.
04/12/2024
Received this in the mail today.
They are listening to us!!!
July 4, 2024 UPDATEPENNSYLVANIA NEWS
Dog law fixes pass both Pennsylvania chambers unanimously; head to Shapiro’s desk for his signature
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania dog boarding kennels near state lines and dog rescues everywhere in Pennsylvania can breathe a sigh of relief after a final legislative act Wednesday to send legislation amending the commonwealth’s dog law to Governor Josh Shapiro’s desk for his signature.
The state Senate Wednesday passed legislation unanimously Wednesday — aligned with a bill passed unanimously by the House last week — granting kennels relief from restrictions they said were causing them to lose significant amounts of business if they were near state lines, because of the new difficulties of boarding a dog in Pennsylvania rather than in its neighboring states for residents of those states. The bill also grants dog rescues relief from having to completely quarantine out-of-state dogs before making them available for adoption.
The bills were sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York Co.) and Rep. Tim Briggs (D-Montgomery Co.)
Last year, the legislature made major updates to the commonwealth’s longstanding dog law. Supporters hoped the changes would protect dogs and their owners — for example, from exposure in kennels or rescues to sick dogs.
But after kennels and rescues howled, the bill’s sponsor conceded a few of the changes caused unintended consequences, which went beyond protecting dogs and people and instead hindered dog boarding and rescuing operations.