American Humane’s renowned animal rescue team is rushing to the Baton Rouge area to help animal victims of the historic flooding, supported by two of the organization’s 50-foot rescue vehicles, which are traveling a combined 2,000 miles to the stricken area. The deployment of the giant emergency vehicles, a team of seven trained emergency responders, and a […]
Gloria and Lucky Geringer’s home in Denham Springs, Louisiana was completely flooded during the Baton Rouge area floods that have made national headline news this past week. Fortunately, Gloria and Lucky, along with their pets, are safe. However, their home and personal belongings have been lost due to the severe flooding. Friends of Gloria and […]
Entries will close today, Thursday, August 18th at 12:00 Noon EDT for the Biloxi Beach Classic, including the following: Mississippi Gulf Coast Toy Breed Club Thursday, September 1, 2016 German Shepherd Dog Club of South Alabama Friday & Saturday September 2 & 3, 2016 Mobile Kennel Club, Inc., Friday & Saturday, September 2 & 3, […]
New York, NY – The AKC Humane Fund, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2016 recipients of the Sir John D. Spurling Scholarship, celebrating the human-canine bond. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund awards five full-time students enrolled in courses of study that contribute to the well-being of dogs and the advancement of responsible pet […]
The flooding has hit many of the dog fanciers we know and see around the rings each weekend. According to Daryl Martin, longtime breeder and exhibitor Shannon Moberly lost her home, car, motorhome and personal belongings. Luckily, she was able to save herself and her dogs along with her late husband’s ashes, but the rest of her possessions are gone.
The American Kennel Club emphatically supports freedom of choice in selecting a pet. AKC actively promotes efforts to ensure that people are educated, understand the demands of responsible ownership and have access to a pet that is right for them. AKC strongly opposes any measure that restricts choice by compelling people and/or retailers to obtain pets solely from shelter or rescue distributors.
The Lorian County Kennel Club Dog Show group judging is cancelled today, Saturday, August 13, 2016 due to inclement weather and the tent collapsing. Thanks to Deb Shindle for sharing the photo from the show.
August 2016 To: AKC Dog Show Rules Committee and All Delegates From: The Dog Show Superintendents Association The Dog Show Superintendents Association is committed, like you, to creating a customer friendly environment for all clubs and exhibitors. We also share the mutual goal to grow our sport and work every day to assist in doing […]
Today, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) published proposed updates to its regulations to make them consistent with existing requirements under the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA).
Friends of Bruce and Nancy Petersen recently set up a GoFundMe account to help with the care and welfare of Bruce and Nancy’s dogs following their tragic passing. All funds will be deposited into an account that has been authorized by the Petersen family. Any remaining funds will be donated to the Irish Terrier Club […]
