The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that Daryl Hendricks has been hired as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 5, 2013. He will begin employment on November 12, 2012. “Daryl brings a broad business management background to AKC, with extensive experience managing large teams in operational settings and handling budgetary responsibilities,” said Dennis […]
New York equips you with survival skills, no extra training required. It’s also a town of animal lovers who do not tolerate nonsense. Last week, these factors ensured that NY dogs weathered Hurricane Sandy as well as their owners.
Columbia, Missouri, Wednesday, October 31, 2012 – At its Annual Meeting the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Board of Directors approved $75,000 in new canine health research grant sponsorships. The funding will be directed through approved grants at the AKC Canine Health Foundation (AKC CHF) and the Morris Animal Foundation (MAF). Specific research areas include […]
The following events have been cancelled or delayed. The Event Cancellation Hotline phone number is 877-252-3229. Please call for the latest updates regarding events for which you are interested. Staten Island Companion Dog Training Club November 2, 2012 Sewaren, NJ All breed Agility trials scheduled for 11/2, 11/3, 11/4 Cancelled due to […]
(Tuesday, October 30, 2012) The AKC and AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR) are ready to help any non-profit temporary shelter needing assistance housing displaced pets as a result of Hurricane Sandy. The AKC CAR 24/7 Call Center, which helps reunite lost pets with their owners, has added additional Recovery Coordinators to assist concerned owners […]
Agencies provide disaster preparedness tips, remind public that shelters are pet friendly NEW YORK—At the request of the New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM), animal welfare agencies in the OEM’s Animal Planning Task Force urge pet owners to develop an emergency evacuation plan to keep their families and pets safe before Hurricane Sandy […]
Once considered more precious than gold, the formulas and production methods of Europe’s porcelain workshops were guarded like state secrets. “We’re fascinated by seventeenth century Sevres porcelain, eighteenth century KPM production, and miniature painting from many different cultures and times.”
New York, NY – Highlights from the October 22-23, 2012 meeting of the 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 meeting, which are posted on the AKC website, within one week of the meeting. · […]
– Thousands of Top Show Dogs, More Than 150 AKC Meet the Breeds® Booths, Holiday Shopping for Dog Lovers and More! – New York, NY (October 23, 2012) — All dog lovers invited! Come enjoy the 12th Annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, returning to Orlando, Florida on December 15-16, 2012 at the Orange County Convention […]
