Charleston, WV – Countless family pets are separated from their owners due to the catastrophic flooding in southern West Virginia. There is an immediate need for temporary shelters for pets, pet supplies, crates, leashes, food, bowls, etc. and resources to reunite lost pets with their families, or to place pets who no longer have a home. […]
The new version of this bill makes several changes – including expanded restrictions on dog breeders—to a measure that had been carefully negotiated over several years by a broad range Massachusetts animal groups, including the Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs.
The Puerto Rico Senate Health and Nutrition Commission will hold a public hearing on P.S. 1631 on Tuesday, June 21. P.S. 1631 would mandate the sterilization of all dogs in Puerto Rico, which punishes responsible owners and dog breeders and could endanger a dog’s health, while doing nothing to address the true issue. Talking Points: […]
It is with great sadness and regret that we report that Gerd Flyckt-Pedersen of Chapel Hill, North Carolina passed away on June 17th 2016. Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband, AKC Judge Mr. Geir Flyckt-Pedersen, and all of her family and friends during this difficult time. She will be missed
Trenton, NJ – The American Kennel Club (AKC®) honored New Jersey Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney with the AKC Legislator of the Year award in recognition of his strong advocacy for responsible dog ownership. Sheila Goffe, AKC Vice President, Government Relations; Jeffrey Ball, President of the New Jersey Federation of Dog Clubs; and representatives of area […]
The California Senate Judiciary Committee will hear Assembly Bill 797 which will allow private citizens to remove a companion animal from a vehicle if they believe that the animal is in imminent danger of suffering harm. Dog owners who reside or participate in events in California are encouraged to contact the Judiciary Committee or their Senator prior […]
It is with great regret that we report the passing of Gilberto Ramon Silva Mendez. Gilberto was among the many victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S history. Gilberto was a Saint Bernard fancier from Puerto Rico, who had moved to Orlando, Florida a few years ago. […]
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the activation of the Florida Disaster Fund following yesterday’s terror attack in Orlando. The Florida Disaster Fund will help provide financial support to organizations that serve survivors, their families, and all those in need. To make a contribution, please visit www.FloridaDisasterFund.org. Governor Scott said, “We are committed to ensuring that every resource is […]
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Thomas Oelschlager of Finleyville, Pennsylvania on June 8th, 2016 following a sudden illness. He dedicated his life to the Siberian Husky breed and the sport of purebred dogs. Along with partner Marlene DePalma, Tommy O was a master breeder of Siberian Huskies under the Kontoki […]
New York, N.Y. – The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest dog registry and advocate for all dogs, is pleased to announce a new program called the Farm Dog Certified test. The test provides for a series of twelve exercises that represent situations a dog may encounter in a farm environment. The basic test requirements are […]
