SR848: SR848 Georgia Purebred Dog Day; recognize May 1, 2026

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It commends purebred dogs for their contributions to society, citing their historical and modern roles as guide dogs, service dogs, search and rescue dogs, police dogs, military dogs, and companions, as well as their use in medical research. The resolution formally designates May 1, 2026, as Georgia Purebred Dog Day and thanks breeders and caregivers who raise purebred dogs. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press. The resolution creates no new rules, funding, or penalties; it is a symbolic statement of appreciation.

• Recognizes May 1, 2026, as Georgia Purebred Dog Day in a formal Senate resolution.
• Commends purebred dogs for roles such as guide dogs, service dogs, search and rescue dogs, police dogs, and military working dogs.
• Thanks breeders and caregivers who raise purebred dogs in Georgia.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

This mainly touches dog breeders, caregivers, and owners of purebred dogs in Georgia, along with the Secretary of the Senate's office, which must prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians. It serves as a public statement of recognition for purebred dog breeders and the roles these dogs play in service, medicine, and companionship, without creating any enforceable rights or obligations.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe purebred dogs' historical and current roles, including service, search and rescue, police work, and medical research contributions.
• The resolved clause formally designates May 1, 2026, as Georgia Purebred Dog Day and commends breeders and caregivers.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to the public and press.

1. 2026-02-25Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-24Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)Primary sponsor
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)

• Georgia Senate resolutions
• purebred dogs
• commemorative days
• animal welfare