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Legislative Alerts
Update: Ohio Breeders Bill (HB 606)
Ohio State Representative Jim Hughes introduced a substitute House Bill 606 before the State Government Committee on December 7th. The original bill set the threshold for licensure as an establishment that keeps, houses, and maintains nine or more adult dogs. Rep. Hughes' substitute bill modifies the definition of those covered by the licensure requirement as […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-ohio-breeders-bill-hb-606/
| December 13, 2006
Chairman's Reports
December 2006 Chairman’s Report
The recently completed sixth AKC/Eukanuba National Championship was a wonderful way to close our year by showcasing the best of the American Kennel Club, both for the dog fancy and the general public. We hosted nearly 3,000 dogs for the weekend’s three events. All 165 AKC breeds and varieties, all 50 states and 16 countries […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2006-12/
| December 12, 2006
Press Releases
AKC Companion Animal Recovery Looks Back On a Decade of Heartwarming Recoveries
Raleigh, NC – The American Kennel Club’s Companion Animal Recovery program (AKC CAR) has reached many milestones in its nearly 11 years of existence. The program serves as the national registry for microchipped pets, where a pet’s microchip ID number and owner’s contact information are stored and used when a lost pet is reported […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-companion-animal-recovery-looks-back-on-a-decade-of-heartwarming-r/
| December 8, 2006
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors Lake Cumberland Kennel Club with a Community Achievement Award
Club Wins $1,000 for Responsible Dog Ownership Day Efforts New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® announced today that Lake Cumberland Kennel Club (LCKC) of Somerset, Ky. has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Awards for its dedication to promoting responsible dog ownership. LCKC received one of three awards this […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-lake-cumberland-kennel-club-with-a-communi/
| December 5, 2006
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors Oshkosh Kennel Club with a Community Achievement Award
Club Wins $1,000 for Responsible Dog Ownership Day Efforts New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® announced today that Oshkosh Kennel Club (OKC) of Oshkosh, Wis. has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Awards for its dedication to promoting responsible dog ownership. Oshkosh Kennel Club received one of three awards this […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-oshkosh-kennel-club-with-a-community-achie/
| December 5, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Tacoma to Consider Mandatory Spay/Neuter December 12th
The Tacoma City Council will meet December 12th to discuss a proposal to require all dogs to be spayed or neutered unless their owner purchases a $55 intact animal license and a breeder’s license. The fee for the breeder’s license has not yet been established and it will be required even if an owner does […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tacoma-to-consider-mandatory-spay-neuter-december-12th/
| November 30, 2006
Legislative Alerts
The Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act Passes the House of Representatives
On Monday, September 13th the United States House of Representatives voted to approve S. 3880, the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act. The bill will now proceed to President Bush’s desk to be signed in to law. AKC Endorses the 'Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act'; Action Expected In Congressional 'Lame Duck' Session [Monday, November 13, 2006] The AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/the-animal-enterprise-terrorism-act-passes-the-house-of-representative/
| November 14, 2006
Chairman's Reports
November 2006 Chairman’s Report
The American Kennel Club’s structure as a “club of clubs” is unique among not-for-profit organizations. In addition to the AKC’s main charge to govern the sport of purebred dogs and uphold the integrity of the registry, we also provide valuable guidance to clubs in such areas as hosting events, enlisting new members and helping clubs […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2006-11/
| November 14, 2006
Chairman's Reports
October 2006 Chairman’s Report
Despite our patriotic name, the American Kennel Club® is a world-class organization with an international presence. Earlier this month, the AKC/USA World Agility Team put in a stellar performance in Basel, Switzerland at the 11th FCI World Agility Championships. Sending Americans and their globe-trotting dogs to world competitions represents just one way in which we […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2006-10/
| October 11, 2006
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors Pamela Duke and Carol Linger
New York, NY The American Kennel Club® announced today that Pamela Duke and Carol Linger, of Lompoc, California, have been named recipients of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for developing a successful Therapy Dog program in their community. Duke and Linger are co-chairwomen and coordinators of the Santa Maria Kennel Clubs Furry Friends […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-pamela-duke-and-carol-linger-of-lompoc-cal/
| October 5, 2006