New York, NY – In support of the people and their pets affected by Hurricane Sandy, the American Kennel Club Humane Fund, Inc. and The Westminster Kennel Club have each donated $10,000 to the Humane Fund’s newly-created “Sandy Fund.” This $20,000 grant and other donations to the Sandy Fund will assist organizations that […]
Entries close Wednesday, November 14, 2012! The 2012 edition of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship show has added to the format of this prestigious show. All AKC registered dogs are eligible to compete at the 12th Annual event held December 15-16, 2012 in Orlando, Florida for the first time since the successful 125th Anniversary Show […]
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.”
