Several problematic Rhode Island bills will have a public hearing before the House Committee on Health, Education and Welfare on Wednesday, February 27th. HB 5265 would establish an Animal Rights Advisory Council made up of predominantly animal rights groups to issue annual recommendations to the legislature. AKC supports maintaining the legal status and value of dogs as [...]
GCHB CH Kingarthur Van Foliny Home also known as King for short, a Wire Fox Terrier handled by Gabriel Rangel received top honors at the 143rd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City, becoming the 12th Purina Pro Plan-fed “Best In Show” winner in the last 13 years. Purina Pro Plan has a long, [...]
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure canine disease, announces that Nestlé Purina PetCare has donated $473,829.39 to support canine health. The gift was presented to CHF Board Chairman Dr. J. Charles Garvin and CEO Dr. Diane Brown at the Westminster Kennel Club [...]
Delta Cargo is committed to the safe and reliable transport of pets and all live animals in our care. A careful internal review has demonstrated that large pets are especially vulnerable to incidents due to kennel failures. In order to eliminate the risk of injury and escape of large pets in transit, Delta will embargo kennels [...]
Organizations partner together to raise funds for canine cancer research The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog announced today that pet food leader Blue Buffalo awarded $1 million to the Museum of the Dog over the next five years. The donation is being made in remembrance of the Airedale Terrier “Blue” for which the company is [...]
The 2019 Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show was awarded to Wire Fox Terrier, “King”, GCH Kingarthur Van Foliny Home, by Judge Mr. Peter Green. Congratulations to King’s owner Mr. Victor Malzoni, Handler, Gabriel Rangel, and Breeders Mr. & Mrs. R De Munter & D Ulterwijk! Photo by Lisa Croft Elliott
For that we can thank last year’s Best In Show winner, Flynn aka GCHP Belle Creeks All I Care About Is Love, who was looking fine strutting down the runway alongside another iconic “10” – the ever fabulous Bo Derek. Both were headliners for an event that has been a centerpiece of Fashion Week since 2004.
Saturday, February 9, 2019 – Meet & Compete -Agility Preliminaries & AKC Meet The Breeds – Tickets: $32 for Adults, $10 for Children under 12. Tickets at the Door: $35 for Adults, $10 for Children under 12 – Agility Final – Tickets: $32 for adults, $15 for Children under 12. Tickets at Door: $35 for [...]
For those of you needing a Scooter or Wheelchair for Westminster check out Scootaround rentals at https://www.scootaround.com for your scooter needs
For those of you driving to Westminster who normally park on the roof of Pier 92, that parking facility will not be available this year. It is under repair after a cruise ship hit the structure earlier in the year. Here are a few parking alternatives with contact information for folks looking to park their vehicles during Westminster:
