Remembering Vicki Fierheller
We are sad to report the passing of famed Maltese breeder Vicki Fierheller.
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Sully The Service Dog Honored with 2019 AKC Paw of Courage
-The late President George H.W. Bush’s Service Dog Honored by American Kennel Club- New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC ® ), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is proud to honor the late President George H.W. Bush’s service dog, Sully, as the recipient of the 2 019 […]
AKC Board of Directors Class of 2023 Elected
New York, NY – At the annual meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 12, 2019, the Delegates elected the AKC Board of Directors Class of 2023. The three Directors elected were: Dr. Charles Garvin, Delegate from the Dalmatian Club of America. Steven Hamblin, Delegate from the Pekingese Club of America. Daniel J. Smyth, […]
Kennel Club of Philadelphia Shares Its Success With Three Major Dog Organizations
Philadelphia, March 11, 2019 – The Kennel Club of Philadelphia announced today that it has donated a total of $300,000 to three notable dog organizations — $100,000 each to the AKC Reunite, Take The Lead, and AKC Canine Health Foundation. “We have been truly blessed since 2002 to have two wonderful partners, Purina and NBC,” […]
Iowa: Problematic Breeder Bill Advancing – Contact The House Today!
A bill slated to move quickly in the Iowa House of Representatives would make significant changes to the state’s breeder laws. While some changes are a positive advancement, there are many concerning provisions that could unnecessarily harm dogs and responsible dog owners and breeders. A subcommittee discussed House Study Bill 227 today, and it is probable […]
AKC Canine Health Foundation Announces New Grants and Resources for Canine Health
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) announces new grants and resources for canine health, celebrating their investments in better health for all dogs. Since this time last year, the AKC Canine Health Foundation has awarded new research grants solely for dogs totaling more than $3.6 million. CHF’s Hemangiosarcoma, Tick-Borne Disease, and Epilepsy Research Initiatives continue with new and ongoing […]
Rescued Dog From Egypt Tests Positive For Rabies
TOPEKA – On Feb. 25 the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) was notified of a dog in Missouri that tested positive for rabies. This dog was part of a group of 26 dogs that were imported from Egypt at the end of January 2019 by Unleashed Pet Rescue located at 5918 Broadmoor, Mission, […]
American Kennel Club Presents Legislator of the Year Award to Representative Vicky Hartzler
Washington, DC – The American Kennel Club (AKC) is pleased to present U.S. Representative Vicky Hartzler of Missouri’s 4th Congressional District with an “AKC Legislator of the Year” award. Representative Hartzler has earned this accolade for her strong advocacy for the inclusion of responsible pet importation language in the 2018 Farm Bill. “The risks to […]
NY Times: Manhattan Pier Is Deemed Unsafe, Forcing Cancellation of an Art Show
Organizers of the high-profile art fair, set to open on March 7, have decided to relocate most of its exhibitors from damaged Pier 92 to nearby Pier 90, where the show’s sister art fair, Volta, had been scheduled to run concurrently.
Remembering Roy Murray
We received the sad news that Roy Murray passed away on Wednesday, February 20th following symptoms of the flu. Roy was a past successful handler based out of Texas. Roy was known as a gentleman and a mentor and friend to many. There will be a celebration of Roy’s life on Thursday, March 14, 2019 […]
