I copied this from Best in Show Daily. This would affect the 5 day all breed show held annually in Balston Spa in August. The article states any interested person can submit an opinion. I would kindly suggest that anyone reading this send an email to the mayor of Balston Spa & remind them how much money is spent by "dog people" in their community & urge them to reconsider.

Ballston Spa, N.Y., is currently considering a law that would create a five-dog limit of ownership for anyone living or staying within the city limits, even those temporarily being housed at a residence. The village board is scheduled to vote on the proposed law on Monday, July 9. The law could affect exhibitors and handlers who take dogs into the village for AKC dog events if they stay with a resident inside the city limits, as their dogs would be included in the resident’s number of dogs.

AKC opposes this kind of limit on dog ownership under the belief that arbitrary restrictions placed on responsible dog owners do not aid in keeping dogs safe and well cared for, while stronger enforcement of animal control and cruelty laws are more effective.

Interested parties can contact the mayor and the village board to express their opposition to the limit by emailing them at villagebspa@localnet.com or may attend the “Neighborhood Village Meeting” on July 9.

Watch Best In Show Daily every other Tuesday for our biweekly updates on current legislation pending around the country. AKC also posts regular updates in its Legislative Alerts section online.