AKC Legislative Alert The Maryland Senate is expected to consider a bill any day that contains some very troubling legislative findings (including implying that breeders are the reason dogs end up in shelters). The purpose of the bill is to ensure that pet stores and dealers in Maryland only obtain dogs from reputable breeders, and […]
The American Kennel Club sent the Attorney General in North Carolina the following letter regarding the recently signed LGBT law in the state. The American Kennel Club also released this statement: “The American Kennel Club is deeply concerned about the recently signed LGBT Law. We do not support legislation that promotes discriminatory practices or exclusion of […]
A bill is moving through the Arizona Senate that would impact live dog racing in the state. As defined in state law, “live dog racing” is defined as “racing in which greyhound dogs chase a mechanical lure.” As a result, the bill would have inadvertently prohibited all lure coursing, Coursing ability and similar events in […]
Smallbatch Pets Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of frozen dog duckbatch sliders due to their potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products […]
The Westbury Kennel Association issued a statement regarding their Spring and Fall shows. It seems information is being circulated that their Fall show will not be held this year. That information is incorrect. Here is the statement from the club: “There is misinformation circulating that Westbury has forfeited its fall dates and gone with holding their […]
Fromm released the following statement regarding the recall of the various Fromm Gold Pate 12 oz cans. Fromm Family Pet Food has discovered through our own analysis that 12 oz. cans of our new Gold canned dog food pates do not contain recommended levels of vitamins and minerals. They may contain elevated levels of Vitamin […]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat, and cure diseases in all dogs, is pleased to announce more than $220,000 has been donated by Nestlé Purina PetCare Company to support canine health through the Purina Parent Club Partnership (PPCP) Program. “The long-standing partnership between Nestlé Purina PetCare […]
Updated March 28, 2016 Due to the Cow Palace and the Exhibition Hall at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Maryland being double booked all events for the Baltimore County Combined Specialties, the Columbia Terrier Association of Maryland, Inc., Old Dominion Kennel Club of Northern Virginia, Baltimore County Kennel Club, Inc. and Catoctin Kennel Club […]
ProPlan has voluntarily recalled a number of 10 oz tubs of wet dog food, including: Beneful Prepared Meals 10 oz. tubs (Beef Stew, Chicken Stew, Simmered Beef Entree, Simmered Chicken Medley, Beef & Chicken Medley, Roasted Chicken Recipe, Roasteed Turkey Medley, Savory Rice & Lamb Stew) Beneful Chopped Blends 10 oz. tubs (With Beef Carrots […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest dog registry and leading industry authority and advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the launch of a new event called Fast CAT. The Fast CAT test is a timed 100-yard-dash where a dog chases a lure. Dogs are run one at a time. It is a […]
