Pro-Pet LLC, St. Marys, Ohio, has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited number of Dry Dog and Cat Foods for possible Salmonella contamination. A single field test indicated products manufactured during a two day period, on a single production line may have the potential for Salmonella contamination. Pro-Pet LLC is voluntarily recalling the potentially impacted products made during […]
New York, NY — As a result of its efforts to educate and provide resources for local dog-owning residents through the creation of a Responsible Pet Ownership Committee, the town of Ridgewood, New Jersey has been awarded the first-ever AKC Dog-Friendly Community Award. The award honors dog-friendly communities and/or community officials and the actions they […]
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) released its yearly review of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals’ (PETA) appalling record of killing pets at its Norfolk, VA animal shelter. In 2013 alone, PETA killed 1,792 cats and dogs, an average of 5 per day. The 1,792 figure represents 82 percent of all animals PETA took into its […]
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) applauds the US Senate today for passing a new five-year farm bill that addresses AKC concerns regarding recent regulatory changes to the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) regarding the redefinition of retail pet stores and licensing exemptions. The House of Representatives passed the bill last week. The measure now goes […]
New York, NY – More than 60 AKC Legislative Liaisons from around the country gathered for the 2nd American Kennel Club Legislative Conference to discuss the strategies and tools necessary to fight anti-dog legislation. The Conference, held January 25-26, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina, provided legislative liaisons an opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss what was working in […]
Mrs. Jacqueline Stacy will judge the Non-Sporting Group in place of Miss Virignia Lyne at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Mrs. Beverly Vics will judge Bullmastiffs, Cane Corsos, Chinooks, German Pinschers and Tibetan Mastiffs in place of Mr. Peter Baynes.
The Thursday, January 30, 2014, Griffin Kennel Club Dog Show in Atlanta, Georgia is cancelled due to severe weather and road conditions. As of now, the Sawnee Mountain, Conyers, and Lawrenceville Kennel Clubs will hold their shows as scheduled, starting Friday, January 31, 2014 at 8:30 am.
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) has joined with the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AMVF) to take part in its Partners for Healthy Pets campaign. As a new Associate Member of the committee, AKC will support the Partnership’s mission of ensuring that pets receive the preventative healthcare they deserve through regular visits to a veterinarian. “Since […]
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to announce the addition of a new residency in veterinary reproductive medicine for companion animals, thanks to a generous gift from the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Theriogenology Foundation. The novel two-year Theriogenology Residency Program will provide specialty training in all aspects of veterinary reproductive medicine […]
Don Rogers of Hattiesburg, Mississippi passed away at his home on Thursday, January 16, 2014. Don Rogers was an AKC Judge of all Terrier, Toy, Non Sporting and Herding Breeds, as well as Best in Show. He was a lifetime member of the Greater Hattiesburg Kennel Club and the Meri-Miss Kennel Club. He was also […]
