U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for March 6

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

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TUESDAY, MARCH 6: DOG LICENSES

Profile America — Tuesday, March 6th.  There are few bonds stronger than that between owners and their dogs.  Just look at the television ads for dog foods and medicines.  But that love carries responsibilities, too.  One is getting dogs to regular checkups by a veterinarian.  The other is making sure that your dog is licensed according to state and local ordinances.  The first state-wide dog license law was enacted by New York this week in 1894.  The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was authorized to carry out the provisions of the law.  In big cities, the fee was $2 a year.  In households across the nation, there are more than 72 million dogs from tiny lap dogs to the largest hunting and work dogs.  You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau, online at www.census.gov.

Sources:  Kane's Famous First Facts, 1172
Statistical Abstract of the United States 2012, t. 1241

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