Canine Detection Team Improvement Act of 2007

Amendment of the Animal Welfare Act, issues related to safety of pet food, issues related to accomodation of pet animals in emergency preparedness planning and disaster relief, issues related to designation of a responsible dog ownership day, issues related to prohibation on fighting, issues related to regulation of domestic dog and care breeders and importers. U.S. Department of Agriculture on issues related to animal welfare regulations and accomodations of pet animals in emergency and disaster preparedness planning. U.S. Senate and House of Representatives on issues related to prohibition of dog fighting, regulation of commercial breeders and importers of dogs and regulation of pet food safety. Additional lobbying issues: 1. U.S. House of Representatives regarding HR659; 2. U.S. Senate concerning appropriations for public education and assistance in positive identification (microchipping) of pet animals for purposes of identification adn recovery in emergency and disaster situations; 3. U.S. Senate regarding appropriations to encourage the domestic breeding and training of detective dogs and security dogs; 4. U.S. Senate and House of Representatives regarding securing a commerative resolution recognizing the centennial of the Doberman Pinscher breed in the U.S.; 5. U.S. Senate and House of Representative regarding legislation to regulate the health and welfare of dogs imported in the United States; 6.U.S. Senate and House of Representatives regarding legislation to strengthen prohibition on aminal fighting ventures; 7. U.S. Senate and House of Representatives regarding legislation to assure the safety of pet foods; and, 8. U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding animal welfare regulations, including regulations governing the transportation of dogs by commom carriers.