New York’s Animal Cruelty Registry – How It Could Affect You
June 26 saw New York come closer to becoming the first state with an official animal cruelty registry. By official- I mean legally mandated. It’s nothing new. . .
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Rat Terrier Gains Full AKC Recognition
The Rat Terrier gained full AKC recognition this month and will now be joining the AKC Terrier Group. The Rat Terrier is one of just a few handfuls of American breeds. They were originally bred to hunt vermin above and below ground. It is believed to trace back to ancestors of Fox Terriers and an […]
Santa Ana Valley Kennel Club Cancels 2013 Show
An announcement from Santa Ana Valley Kennel Club Vice President, Dean Langwiser, outlines the reasons behind the cancellation of the 2013 Santa Ana Valley Kennel Club show dates. Langwiser explains that the Santa Ana Valley Kennel Club’s previous show location, Gahr High School grounds, have increased their fee for holding the show on their grounds, […]
Remembering Mr. Carl Yochum
It is with great sorrow that we report the passing of AKC judge, Mr. Carl Yochum, of Memphis, Tennessee on June 25, 2013. Carl Yochum was a judge of all Toy breeds and Best in Show. He was an extremely well respected and successful breeder and owner of Yorkshire Terriers. He served as a previous […]
AKC Calls on All Dog Organizations to Spread Responsible Dog Ownership Message This September
New York, NY – Dogs give us so much: excitement when a favorite person arrives home, company on the couch at night, and full effort on the obedience or agility course. Give back to them by being a responsible dog owner and spreading the word to others. Join the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and host an AKC Responsible Dog […]
Another Case for K9 Police Dogs
They arrived to find a major smackdown underway on the southbound platform of the 4 train. The fighting escalated and Tieniber jumped in to restrain one of the combatants as she attempted to choke another. Choking wasn’t the only thing on her list that morning. As Tieniber attempted to handcuff her, she began kicking Bear in the head…
Full-Page Ad in Washington Examiner Links Humane Society of the U.S. to Unsavory Controversies
Washington, D.C. – Today HumaneWatch.org, a project of the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF), ran a full-page ad in the first issue of the new weekly Washington Examiner detailing the controversies and scandals that surround the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and its CEO Wayne Pacelle. View the ad here: http://bit.ly/17prhCu The ad […]
Benefit Auction for Lesley and Calley Potts
Considering the circumstances of losing their home and all belongings to an electrical fire on June 13, 2013, Lesley and Calley Potts are doing quite well. Lesley and Calley are deeply touched by the generosity and outpouring of support from the dog community through contributions and donations. An auction has been developed on Facebook with […]
Highlights From The June 2013 AKC Delegate And Board Meetings
New York, NY – Highlights from the June 11-12, 2013 meetings of the AKC Delegates and AKC Board of Directors are as follows. Full details on these actions, as well as other actions taken, are included in the minutes for the meetings, which will be posted on the AKC website. Delegate Meeting The Delegates approved an […]
Natura Pet Issues Voluntary Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk
FREMONT, NEBRASKA, June 18, 2013 – Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling specific lots of dry pet food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella 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 […]
