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Clubs & Delegates
Movie Review: The Dog Lover
At long last, a compelling and dramatic new dog movie is coming out. The Dog Lover opens in select theatres nationwide and on Video on Demand from Sony Home Entertainment on July 8. If you love dogs you need to see this film. Based on a true story, The Dog Lover tells the story of […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/movie-review-dog-lover/
| May 25, 2016
![Canines at the Capitol North Carolina](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Canines-at-the-Capitol-NC-400x267.jpg)
Clubs & Delegates
AKC Celebrates 5th Annual “Canines at the Capitol” Event at NC Legislature
North Carolina legislators and staff were thrilled to once again welcome the American Kennel Club to the state capitol for the annual AKC Canines at the Capitol event. The AKC invited them to “come hug a dog on your lunch break” and they did just that – posing for pictures with the dogs and cheering […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/akc-celebrates-5th-annual-canines-capitol-event-nc-legislature/
| May 12, 2016
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Clubs & Delegates
AKC Applauds Recent Texas Supreme Court Decision
As an advocate for responsible dog ownership and the rights of dog owners, the American Kennel Club celebrates the recent Texas Supreme Court decision in Lira v. Greater Houston German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Inc. The decision brought an end to the debate as to who should be the rightful owner of a German Shepherd Dog […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/akc-applauds-recent-texas-supreme-court-decision/
| April 26, 2016
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Clubs & Delegates
Whittier, California Declared AKC Dog Friendly City
The American Kennel Club (AKC) is pleased to announce that Whittier, California has been awarded the AKC’s Dog Friendly City Award in recognition of their support of responsible dog owners and breeders in the city. The California Federation of Dog Clubs was able to formally present this award to Mayor Vinatieri as well as Councilmembers […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/whittier-ca-dog-friendly-city-july19/
| July 19, 2016
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Clubs & Delegates
New AKC Position Statement: Freedom of Choice & Education is Pillar of Successful Dog Ownership
On August 8, the American Kennel Club (AKC) Board of Directors unanimously approved a new Canine Legislation Position Statement on Pet Choice. The statement (below) takes a strong stand in support of pet choice, education and responsible pet selection as a foundation for successful long-term pet ownership. It also affirms AKC’s opposition to legislation that […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/pet-choice-position-statement-august-8/
| August 12, 2016
![Bulldog Puppy Nose Globe](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Bulldog-Puppy-Nose-Globe-400x267.jpg)
Clubs & Delegates
Foreign Rescue Dogs Breed Health Concerns, Undermine Adoptions
This article was originally published on Foxnews.com While the zika virus poses worrisome human health concerns, another potential health problem is brewing that threatens both humans and domesticated animals --the importing of foreign dogs for adoption. Many people are unaware that the U.S. has become something of a favored nation for countries looking to export their […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/foreign-rescue-dogs-health-concerns/
| August 30, 2016
![AKC Honors US Senator Kelly Ayotte](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/AKC-Honors-US-Senator-Kelly-Ayotte-400x267.jpg)
Clubs & Delegates
AKC Honors US Senator Kelly Ayotte for Protecting Domestic Violence Victims and Pets
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), presented U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire with the AKC Legislator of the Year Award on Friday, October 14, at the Souhegan Kennel Club’s Fall Extravaganza and Regional Obedience Trial in Amherst. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the AKC is proud to recognize Senator Ayotte’s important role […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/ayotte-legislator-award/
| October 19, 2016
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Clubs & Delegates
Mount Vernon Celebrates America’s Purebred Dog Heritage
Currently a measure is pending in the US Senate that would create a National Purebred Dog Day to celebrate the importance of purebred dogs, whose predictability and purpose have played an important role in the lives of Americans since the birth of our nation. In fact, the “Father of Our Country” George Washington was an avid dog […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/mount-vernon-dog-tour/
| October 24, 2016
![I Own a Dog and Vote Magnet Election 2016](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/I-Own-a-Dog-and-Vote-Magnet-Election-2016-400x267.jpg)
Clubs & Delegates
Election 2016—Make a Statement on Behalf of Dogs
Election Day 2016 is November 8. In these last days leading up to the election, candidates are vying for your vote. You may receive phone calls, visits from volunteer door knockers, or even a direct appeal from the candidate. As you walk to your polling place for early voting or on Election Day, you may […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/election_2016/
| October 26, 2016
Clubs & Delegates
Forrest and Charlotte Lucas to Receive AKC Outstanding Leadership Award
The American Kennel Club (AKC) will honor Forrest and Charlotte Lucas with the inaugural AKC Award for Outstanding Leadership in Canine Policy. The award will be presented at the 2016 AKC National Championship Dog Show presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Florida, December 17-18, 2016. The new AKC award is designed to honor those who […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/forrest-and-charlotte-lucas-akc-award/
| November 29, 2016