The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that the AKC Agility League recently concluded its eighth season of competition and honored its top teams and competitors. Team champions were named in each of the 10 divisions, including the League’s new [...]
For many years, KCPS has been honored and privileged to hold our New Year’s Classic Dog Shows and Obedience Trials, on the first show weekend of each year at the beautiful Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. With your strong support, our shows have grown to be the largest outdoor dog show events in the [...]
The AKC Humane Fund is pleased to announce that nominations for its 2025 AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) are open NOW with new expanded and updated categories! Nominations are open until July 1st, 2025. This year, the ACE Awards have revamped their categories to allow a variety of different heroes to be considered for [...]
The Westminster Kennel Club (WKC) has named Dr. Sara K. Lyle of Baton Rouge, Louisiana the recipient of its fourth annual Veterinarian of the Year Award (VOTY). With over 300 nominations from all over the U.S., Dr. Lyle was selected by an expert veterinary judging panel for her excellence, dedication, and values in animal care and advocacy. Additionally, WKC has announced its [...]
California’s network of nearly 300 animal shelters and organizations are banding together to support families and animals impacted by the devastating Los Angeles fires. Nearly one week since the first fires, the situation remains critical: Thousands of animals have entered shelters needing housing, care, and medical attention. Pasadena Humane Society has taken in 500 animals and counting. Pasadena Humane [...]
Pets can encounter a multitude of potential toxins every day, but the toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline have released their annual list of the Top 10 Pet Poisons of 2024 based on actual caller data. “In 2024, there was a 24.7% decrease in the number of calls regarding marijuana compared to 2023.” “Although there are [...]
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AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider in the United States, is thrilled to announce on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, that nominations are now open for their AKC Reunite K-9 Cop Grant program. The grant program allows AKC Reunite to match funds from AKC Clubs, three-to-one, up to $7,500 per [...]
“Never go back to a judge who gave you a major win–whether it’s a National Specialty or a BIS at a Westminster-type event. If that judge later puts another dog over yours, it diminishes the enormity of the earlier win.”
As the deadly Eaton Fire continues burning in Los Angeles County, Pasadena Humane is seeking help as a large number of animals are being evacuated. Over 100 animals arrived at the organization on Wednesday, and workers expected more drop-offs to come in over the next few days. “Due to the proximity of the evacuation zones, we are also making [...]
