Last week, the Rhode Island House Health, Education, and Welfare Committee held House Bill 8205 for further study. This means that the bill was not approved by the committee, but that it may further consider the bill at a later date during the remainder of the 2014 legislative session. The AKC commends the many Rhode Island dog […]
New York, NY – At the March 2014 meeting of the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) Board of Directors, Alan Kalter, Chairman, appointed Ronald H. Menaker to lead a Real Estate Committee. The Committee will evaluate all options for AKC’s office or offices well before the New York and North Carolina office leases expire in 2019 […]
DALLAS – May 20, 2014 – Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE: ADS), a leading global provider of data-driven marketing and loyalty solutions, today announced its Retail Services business, which manages more than 130 private label and co-brand credit programs, has signed a long-term agreement to provide co-brand affinity credit card services for The American Kennel […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on its ongoing investigation into pet illnesses and deaths in animals that ate jerky pet treats.
Two bills being scheduled for votes in the New York Senate would benefit New York dogs and responsible dog owners: Senate Bill 1495 would criminalize stealing a pet from someone’s property. While it does not address pets stolen when off the owner’s property, the AKC believes this is an excellent step that will provide law enforcement […]
Judging at the Ladies Kennel Association dog show in Oyster Bay, New York will be delayed one hour. Judges will be playing catchup throughout the day.
The Ladies Kennel Association of America shows in Oyster Bay, New York were cancelled today, Friday, May 16th, during group judging due to heavy winds and rain. Check back for more information throughout the weekend.
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To follow is a statement from Will Coggin, senior research analyst for the Center for Consumer Freedom, regarding yesterday’s announcement that the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and other co-defendants will pay $15.75 million to settle a racketeering lawsuit brought by Feld Entertainment, parent company of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. […]
Manchester, CT – Bravo is recalling select lots and product(s) of Bravo Pet Food because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only […]
