According to the Canine Journal, a recent The Weather Channel study, the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be more active than usual. Forecasters predict there will be at least 16 storms this year and a 69% chance for at least one major hurricane making landfall on U.S. shores. In a PetFirst survey of 50,000 […]
According to a May 18, 2020, article, as Vermont begins to re-open from the COVID-19 pandemic, animal importers have asked Governor Phil Scott to authorize the resumption of interstate pet transports to supply Vermont shelters with dogs sourced from outside the state. The article also details how some shelters are considering breeding dogs themselves to meet […]
Morris Animal Foundation, a nonprofit leader in advancing animal health, launches its monthly educational webinar series, “AnimalNEWS 101,” with a topic no one wants to talk about in polite company, but most pet owners have to deal with – the runs (or, more scientifically, diarrhea).
Now that stay at home orders are being lifted in states across the country, the US is beginning to cycle through the various phases of reopening. Therefore, some areas have been given the go-ahead to resume with certain types of athletic competitions, with modified safety precautions and social distancing requirements in mind. This includes horse […]
The American Kennel Club welcomes the introduction today of the Healthy Dog Importation Act of 2020 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
New York, NY- The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and advocate for all dogs, is pleased to express strong support and gratitude for the introduction of the Healthy Dog Importation Act of 2020 in the U.S. House of Representatives today. The organization would like to thank Congressmen Ralph Abraham (LA-5), […]
On May 18th, Gov. Greg Abbott released details about the continued reopening of the State of Texas…there was a note regarding Rodeos and Equestrian events with a date for reopening allowable on May 22nd.
For pet owners and veterinarians, a new study focused on developing a novel vaccine for heartworm may turn out to be a significant step forward in combatting this deadly parasitic infection.
Banning breed-specific laws (BSL) is probably the most common issue on which most animal advocates agree – yet it is one of the most difficult issues to pass. Last week, advocates in Missouri tried numerous political maneuvers to finally pass a law banning breed-specific policies in the state, but unfortunately none were successful. In 2019, […]
New York, NY- At a special meeting of the American Kennel Club Board of Directors held on April 6, 2020, the Board elected Theodore (Ted) E. Phillips, MBA, CPA, CGMA, as the new Chief Financial Officer. Phillips has over 30 years’ experience in Finance and Asset Management; he comes to AKC as the former Director […]
