Breed-Specific Bans – Your Dog Could be Next

Posted on by Elizabeth Coalson
Breed-specific legislation (BSL) targets dog breeds believed to be dangerous to humans and other animals, which is based on flawed information, public fear, and governments’ desire to appease those fears. A short history lesson…in the 1980s, BSL began to gain popularity because of media attention on “pit bull” attacks, spurring governments into action to quell public fears. Research into dog breeds and aggression was conducted based entirely on PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS and, viola, the “breed list” was born identifying dog breeds thought to be inherently aggressive or more prone to biting (e.g., pit bull mixes, Rottweilers, Dobermans and Boxers). It should...Read More

National Canine Supports Modification to Colorado Pet Sterilization Laws

Posted on by Elizabeth Coalson
Experts estimate that one intact female dog and her offspring can potentially produce 67,000 dogs over six years. Multiply that by the millions of intact females in the United States and you’ve got an overpopulation problem.Colorado has worked hard to educate communities about the importance of sterilizing their pets and our low number of homeless pets reflects those efforts. Another key factor in controlling pet overpopulation in Colorado is a law that requires all dogs and cats to be sterilized before being adopted out by animal shelters and rescues.Several Colorado rescue organizations were taking advantage of an exception under the...Read More

To Ban or Not to Ban? The Pet Store Debate

Posted on by Elizabeth Coalson
Banning the sale of puppies in retail pet stores, or banning retail pet stores entirely, are measures that aim to address concerns about the welfare and ethical treatment of breeding dogs and their puppies. But do they work? The intention behind these bans is to discourage the support and perpetuation of puppy mills, where years of evidence shows most pet stores get their puppies. Puppy mills are known for their inhumane and often cruel treatment of breeding dogs and their puppies. The dogs in these facilities are typically kept in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions, lacking proper socialization, veterinary care, and...Read More

Canine Community Gathering: Keeping Dogs Out of Shelters

Posted on by Elizabeth Coalson
National Canine Advocacy Group proudly hosted its first Canine Community Gathering on March 1, 2023. The theme for the night was Keeping Dogs out of Shelters and discussion topics were: Trends in sheltering of dogs in Colorado, Reasons for dog intake in Colorado, Distribution of outcomes in Colorado, Areas where we can make an impact as a community, and Steps we can take as individuals to make an impact. Couldn't make it live?  Watch the Replay Now

National Canine Advocacy Presents at 2022 TACA Conference

Posted on by Elizabeth Coalson
National Canine Advocacy Group proudly presented at the 2022 Texas Animal Control Association Conference on November 16. Discussion topics were:Humane Relocation,Downsides to Humane Relocation,Puppy Trafficking,Retail Rescue, andSocially Conscious Animal CommunityWatch the Presentation Now!
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Puppy Trafficking Uncovered as a Serious Problem in Colorado

Posted on by Elizabeth Coalson
Imagine you've just adopted the cutest puppy ever. He's happy, playful and the perfect addition to your family. You are in love, your kids are in love and your heart sings at the thought of your puppy and your kids growing up together. Then, out of nowhere, your puppy gets sick, really sick and dies. It's horrible, it's heartbreaking and it happens all too often in Colorado, largely due to sick animals being imported from other states and not being properly vetted prior to adoption. From 2017 to 2020, Colorado's rescues and shelters imported more than 136,000 dogs and puppies...Read More
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National Canine Exposes the Numbers on Colorado’s Rescues

Posted on by Elizabeth Coalson
In Colorado, dog rescue can be big business. From 2017 to 2019, Colorado's 15 largest rescue organizations brought in $24.5 million in revenue, with approximately $7.0 million going to salaries and benefits for rescue employees, a number almost twice that of what was spent on veterinary care. These same 15 rescue organizations took in nearly 70,000 dogs in three years, with the five largest rescues making up half of that. Of the 70,000 dogs handled by Colorado's 15 largest rescues, 70% of them were puppies, which command a higher sales price than adult dogs. On average, Colorado's rescue puppies go...Read More