The following chart provides information on COVID-19 shelter in place/closure orders with respect to rules impacting access to pet care, supplies, and services. This document will be updated to reflect changing circumstances as new information becomes available.
The Southeast Alabama Kennel Club and Macon Kennel Club Dog Shows that were originally scheduled for Thursday, May 7th – Sunday, May 10th in Perry, Georgia have rescheduled to Thursday, June 11th-Sunday, June 14th. These new dates are the week prior to the rescheduled Peach Blossom Cluster (Atlanta Kennel Club and Valdosta Kennel Club), Wednesday [...]
The American Horse Council issued an informative press release regarding the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act which addresses many concerns for not only the horse industry, but the dog show industry as well. Click here to read their full press release or read below for a briefing per their release on how [...]
According to Kelly, the dog show community can be a tough community to serve because so many of the people are used to being the “givers” of services, the “givers” of their time. They are not accustomed to asking for and/or receiving help.
Press Release: Press Release: – Experienced sewers work quickly to make critical medical supplies – (BOZEMAN, MONTANA, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) During this time of uncertainty and disruption of global health, US pet product manufacturer West Paw is supporting their local community with much-needed face masks to protect the safety of health care workers. Last week, [...]
Out of an abundance of caution IcelandicPlus LLC of Ft. Washington, PA, is recalling its Capelin Pet Treats because some of the fish have exceeded the FDA compliance guideline for fish larger than 5 inches. The FDA has determined that salt-cured, dried, or fermented un-eviscerated fish larger than 5 inches have been linked to outbreaks [...]
Bianca Ayala bred and co-owns a very special Great Dane, “Tonka”, with Courtney Leigh. Tonka is Ayala’s fourth generation of careful breeding, but he is particularly unique as he is her first titled therapy dog. Tonka has certification to assist in schools, courtrooms and in hospitals as a Therapy Dog. He is a favorite therapy [...]
The following chart provides information on COVID-19 shelter in place/closure orders with respect to rules impacting access to pet care, supplies, and services. This document will be updated to reflect changing circumstances as new information becomes available.
We received the sad news that Dr. Goran Bodegard of Stockholm, Sweden passed away this week at 80 years old. Dr. Bodegard was a world renowned breeder of Greyhounds and also a highly respected Swedish FCI Judge of All Breeds. Dr. Bodegard’s passion for breeding Greyhounds began with his first litter in 1966. As a [...]
As part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing commitment to combatting the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and providing flexibility across FDA-regulated industries, the agency announced today that it intends to temporarily not enforce certain requirements in order to allow veterinarians to better utilize telemedicine to address animal health needs during the pandemic. “The FDA recognizes the [...]
