Breakthrough Innovation for Senior Dogs Ages 7 and Older Shown to Promote Mental Sharpness ST. LOUIS – There are approximately 38 million senior dogs over age seven in the U.S.[1], but many dog owners may not be aware – or want to believe – that their furry-loved one is considered “senior” at age seven. Around this age, [...]
New York, NY – AKC is pleased to announce the launch of a new online Legislative Action Center (http://cqrcengage.com/akc/lac) (LAC). The microsite, designed by the AKC Government Relations Team, is designed to make it easier for dog lovers to learn more about key political issues that impact dogs and dog ownership. The site is accessible from the AKC.org homepage and from the [...]
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Friends and family of Cheree Kirkbride gathered at the Kirkbride home in Ocala, Florida for a celebration of life on June 1st, following Cheree’s passing on the morning of May 30th. She was an admired breeder, owner, and handler of Cardigan Welsh Corgis, as well as an official equine photographer for many years. The family [...]
Bob Vetere, President and CEO of the American Pet Products Association (APPA), announced at Global Pet Expo, an annual trade show presented by APPA and the Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA), that overall spending in the pet industry for 2014 exceeded $58 billion. The spending figures are part of APPA’s annual comprehensive report that covers pet [...]
Cornell University of College of Veterinary Medicine Press Release The patient arrived at the hospital in very bad shape. Her breathing was labored; her body temperature was well below normal. “She was near death on presentation,” said an observer. “She had deteriorated to the point where either she was going to die or we would [...]
The NY Assembly Housing Committee is scheduled to consider a bill on Wednesday, June 3, that would prohibit a person from being denied or evicted from public housing based solely on the breed of dog owned by the tenant. The bill would also prohibit housing leases (including apartments, tenements, and mobile home parks) from restricting [...]
Show Name: Missouri Rhineland Kennel Club Location: Gray Summit, MO Show Date: Monday, June 1, 2015 Total Entry: 1079 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Kimberly Meredith-Cavanna Dog Reg: GCh Lockenhaus Rumor Has It V Kenlyn [Bitch] Breed: German Shepherd Handler: Kent Boyles Owner: D Stern, P Buckles, P Dukeman, P McElheney & K Boyles Breeder: P [...]
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club today, is delighted to announce that it has added the following new employees Aimee Ritell, Director Of Marketing; Brandi Hunter, Director Of Public Relations; Davis Alexis, Public Education Administrator; Melanie Rudd, Project Manager; Su Tran, Project Manager; and Susan Zucker, Member and License Club Coordinator. Aimee Ritell joins AKC [...]
