National Dog Day is Wednesday, August 26th! It has been celebrated annually since inception in 2004. Colleen Paige founded National Dog Day as a day to “acknowledge family dogs and dogs that work selflessly each day to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort. Dogs put their lives on the line every day – [...]
Take The Lead will be hosting a What’s In Your Closet event, a designer clothing sale, at the Somerset Hills Kennel Club and Westchester Kennel Club on September 5th and 6th in Bridgewater, New Jersey. For women, there will be designer label, barely used suits, gowns, dresses, and costume jewelry available for purchase. For men, [...]
Wellness® Natural Pet Food announces today the expansion of its hugely popular grain-free, protein-focused line, Wellness® CORE®. New additions to the line include air dried toppers for dogs and cats and two varieties of wet recipes for dogs, all packed with the high-quality protein that consumers expect from CORE® and balanced with fresh fruits and vegetables. Wellness CORE is [...]
Time is running out to cast your vote for America’s Favorite Veterinarian at AVMF.org/AFV. The American Veterinary Medical Foundation’s (AVMF) nationwide contest honors outstanding veterinarians for their essential role in preserving and protecting the health and well-being of animals. This year’s 20 finalists include veterinarians practicing in all areas of veterinary medicine. They range from traditional [...]
The Canine Chronicle would like to wish all our friends who celebrate a birthday this week a very special Happy Birthday including Dana Cline, Ginger Raber, Bonnie Linnell Clarke, Jillayne Karras, Patty Keenan, Linda McCartney-Roy, Rick Ortega, Steve Hayden and Christian Rangel!
By Amy Fernandez Earlier this summer the long anticipated launch of AKC’s redesigned website introduced new feature, described by Chris Walker, Marketing and Communication VP, as “ an Angie’s List for dog owners. Anything you are trying to do with your dog, find an event, training class, groomer, vet, and of course find a breeder, [...]
Every year, about 70,000 domestic and wild animals pass through the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey-operated JFK airport, and a $48 million luxury terminal for them is now under construction, slated to open next year.
Anytime there is an animal related incident, the first outcry is “There oughtta’ be a law!” Although laws already exist, more regulations are passed in response that exacerbate problems and result in more pets surrendered to animal shelters – not less. New laws run the gamut: Mandatory pet spay/neuter, mandatory microchips, differential licensing (higher license [...]
By Amy Fernandez Rocky starts have been an AKC tradition since its controversial debut back in 1884. Since then, more than one AKC faux pas has achieved legendary status. Even so, every one of those bureaucratic fumbles has been motivated by the best intentions. And that’s the case for the recently unveiled upgrades to the [...]
The Canine Chronicle would like to wish all our friends who celebrate a birthday this week a very special Happy Birthday including Lynn Meyer, Merry Jeanne Millner, Pat Laurans, David Fizpatrick, Betty Regina Leininger, Carol Noe, Amanda Alexander & Amiko Allen!
