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AKC and Dog Owners Win Ruling Granting a Trial to Challenge Constitutionality of Denver Breed Ban
The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce that United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has ruled in favor of plaintiffs Sonya Dias, Hillary Engel, and Sheryl White in their appeal challenging the constitutionality of the Denver breed ban. This ruling reverses the United States District Court of Colorado’s 2007 dismissal […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-and-dog-owners-win-ruling-granting-a-trial-to-challenge-constituti/
| May 28, 2009
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AKC Companion Animal Recovery Celebrates Its Four Millionth Pet Enrollment
AKC Companion Animal Recovery Celebrates Its Four Millionth Pet Enrollment "Peaches" Honored Along with Connecticut State Police K-9 Heroes Hartford, CT – AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR), the nation’s largest and only non-profit pet recovery service, announced today that "Peaches," a 5-month-old German Shepherd Dog from West Hartford, Connecticut, owned by Tom and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-companion-animal-recovery-celebrates-its-four-millionth-pet-enroll/
| May 14, 2009
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Do You Know a Canine Hero?
AKC Humane Fund Seeks Entries From Across the Nation for 10th Annual Awards for Canine Excellence New York, NY – Just about every dog owner agrees that canines offer us unlimited love and companionship no matter what hardships we face in life. The AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) were created to […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/do-you-know-a-canine-hero/
| April 3, 2009
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The American Kennel Club Awards 2009 Junior Scholarships
The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce that 26 Junior Scholarships have been awarded to students from 16 states. The scholarships for high school, college and graduate school students range from $1,000 to $3,000 for each student. "These awards have been given to successful students who have also reached the highest levels of […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-awards-2009-junior-scholarships/
| May 6, 2009
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AKC Announces New Program for Mixed Breeds
New York, NY – For the past 125 years, the American Kennel Club® has been the nation's premier advocate for dogs and the people who love them. The AKC's Board of Directors has voted unanimously to proceed with a program for mixed breed dogs which will allow it to act even more broadly and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-new-program-for-mixed-breeds/
| April 14, 2009
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AKC Calls on All Dog Organizations to Spread Responsible Dog Ownership Message this September
- Annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days Comprised of Hundreds of Events - Each year, the American Kennel Club® calls on its nearly 5,000 affiliated dog clubs and all other pet-related organizations from around the country to participate in AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days. The nationwide initiative educates the public about the importance of […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-calls-on-all-dog-organizations-to-spread-responsible-dog-ownership-2/
| May 6, 2009
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1st Quarter 2009 Community Achievement Awards
Following, please find 3 AKC press releases announcing the winners of the 1st quarter 2009 AKC Community Achievement Awards which support and recognize outstanding public education and legislation efforts of AKC-affiliated clubs, AKC-recognized federations and their members. Anne Humphreys Boca Raton Dog Club Olympic Kennel Club
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/1st-quarter-2009-community-achievement-awards/
| March 30, 2009
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AKC Announces Board of Directors Election Results
-- Lee Arnold, Carl C. Ashby, III, Alan Kalter, and Dr. Robert D. Smith Elected -- The Annual Meeting of the AKC Delegates took place on March 10, 2009. Four new Directors have been elected: Lee Arnold, Delegate from the Southern Colorado Kennel Club; Carl C. Ashby, III, Delegate from the United States Kerry Blue […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-board-of-directors-election-results-4/
| March 10, 2009
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AKC Community Achievement Award Highlights AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
$1,000 Presented to AKC Affiliated Clubs Hosting Exceptional AKC RDO Day Events The fourth quarter Community Achievement Awards will solely honor AKC clubs holding exceptional AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day) events in September 2009. AKC RDO Day aims to educate first-time dog owners about the responsibilities of dog ownership and help […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-community-achievement-award-highlights-akc-responsible-dog-ownersh/
| March 20, 2009
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John Wade appointed to Director of Judging Operations
The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce the appointment of John Wade to Director of Judging Operations. Wade’s background includes 50 years of involvement in the sport and more than 20 years of business and management experience from various professional roles in highly competitive industries. "We are pleased to welcome John to his […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/john-wade-appointed-to-director-of-judging-operations/
| February 26, 2009