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bulletCity of Wichita wants to impose a breed specific law that would affect Pitbulls, American Staffordshire Terriers, Bull Terriers and any mixes thereof. This will only open the door for them to add more breeds... will your breed be on the list?  Help us fight this discriminatory law!
bulletCity of Wichita wants to implement a mandatory spay/neuter program.
bulletCity of Wichita wants to implement a hefty license fee for owners of unaltered dogs.
bulletCity of Wichita wants to impose breeders license fee but will not allow breeders in residential areas to receive such a license.
bulletCity of Wichita is requiring that all dogs receive the 3 year vaccine on a yearly basis.

 

The Wichita Kennel Club has clearly voiced the concerns of many of the Dog Fancy.  To learn more about the WKC's position on the proposed breed -specific ban law read the following:

AKC Model Legislation

(15 pages)

Opposing Breed-Specific Legislation

Strategies for Dealing with Lawmakers, the Public and the Media

(2 pages)

Canine Legislation Position Statement

(6 pages)

Includes statements from the following organizations:

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American Kennel Club

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American Animal Hospital Association

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American Humane Association

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American Veterinary Association

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National Animal Control Association

Are Dog Laws Constitutional?

(8 pages)

You can help stop this proposed law by writing to the Mayor, City Manager, The City Council and Environmental Services (Animal Control).

 

District 1  Lavonta Williams   303-8017  fax 303-8022  LWilliams@wichita.gov
District 2  Sue Schlapp           268-4331  SSclapp@wichita.gov
District 3  Jim Skelton            303-8033   JSkelton@wichita.gov
DIstrict 4  Paul Gray                303-8008 PGray@wichita.gov
District 5 Jeff longwell            JLongwell@wichita.gov
District 6 Sharon Fearey       303-8042   SFearey@wichita.gov
Mayor Carl Brewer                 268-4331  fax 268-4333  CBrewer@wichita.gov
City Manager George Kolb   268- 4351    gkolb@wichita.gov 

Director Environmental Services  Kay Johnson 268-8351   kjohnson@wichita.gov

 

The Wichita Kennel Club is a member club of the American Kennel Club, hence our position is the same as that of the AKC.