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Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors Cheryl Costello of Wilmington, Delaware with a Community Achievement Awa
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® announced today that Cheryl Costello has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for her dedication to protecting the canines in her community. Costello is a member of the Wilmington (Delaware) Kennel Club. She received one of three awards this quarter –Pamela Duke and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-cheryl-costello-of-wilmington-delaware-wit/
| October 5, 2006
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors Tampa Bay Kennel Club with a Community Achievement Award
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® announced today that Tampa Bay Kennel Club has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for its dedication to promoting responsible dog ownership. The club received one of three awards this quarter – Pamela Duke and Carol Linger of Lompoc, Calif. and Cheryl Costello […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-tampa-bay-kennel-club-with-a-community-ach/
| October 5, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Fourth-Annual AKC Lobby Day Held in Washington, D.C.
Congress welcomed purebred dog owners from across the country last week as part of the American Kennel Club’s fourth-annual Lobby Day. Hosted by the Canine Legislation Department, Lobby Day gives attendees a chance to learn more about issues that impact fanciers on the federal level. More importantly, participants are given an opportunity to carry the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/fourth-annual-akc-lobby-day-held-in-washington-dc/
| October 4, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Breed-Specific Proposals to be Heard at Mississippi City Councils Tomorrow
The Tupelo City Council and the Baldwyn Board of Aldermen will meet tomorrow, Tuesday October 3rd to discuss possible breed bans. The Mississippi Canine Coalition is organizing fanciers and concerned dog owners to oppose these proposals. For further information on how you can help, please contact the Mississippi Canine Coalition directly at 4aussie@bellsouth.net. Mississippi has […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/breed-specific-proposals-to-be-heard-at-mississippi-city-councils-tomo/
| October 2, 2006
Press Releases
AKC Announces Recipients of the 2007 Lifetime Achievement Awards
New York, NY -- The American Kennel Club® announced today the winners of the 2007 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards. The awards will be presented to the winners by AKC President and Chief Executive Officer, Dennis B. Sprung, at the December 5, 2006 Delegates Meeting in Long Beach, California, held in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-recipients-of-the-2007-lifetime-achievement-awards/
| September 29, 2006
Press Releases
Congress Passes AKC-Supported Version of ‘PETS’ Bill
--Bill Addresses Challenges Faced By Pet Owners During Disasters-- New York, NY — This week, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed by unanimous consent the “Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006,” known as “PETS.” PETS addresses the problems experienced by pet owners before, during and after the 2005 hurricane season. The […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/congress-passes-akc-supported-version-of-pets-bill/
| September 28, 2006
Chairman's Reports
September 2006 Chairman’s Report
The American Kennel Club offers a variety of educational resources promoting responsible dog ownership. Whether you are a long-time breeder or just getting started in the sport we encourage you to take advantage of our informational offerings. For a comprehensive educational experience, try one of the AKC/Canine Health Foundation Breeders Symposiums. Last month in Branson, […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2006-09/
| September 26, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Indianapolis to Consider Mandatory Spay/Neuter and Mandatory Microchipping
The Indianapolis City-County Council Rules and Public Policy Committee is considering a proposal that would require all animals to be spayed or neutered and would require all dogs and cats to be microchipped. The committee will accept written public comment until this Friday, September 29th and will hold a public hearing October 10th. It is […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/indianapolis-to-consider-mandatory-spay-neuter-and-mandatory-microchip/
| September 26, 2006
Press Releases
K9 Advantix® Named Sponsor of AKC Canine Good Citizen® Program
The American Kennel Club® today announced that its Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program will be sponsored by K9 Advantix®, a product of Bayer HealthCare's Animal Health Division. Started in 1989, CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The two-part program stresses […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/k9-advantixr-named-sponsor-of-akc-canine-good-citizenr-program/
| September 26, 2006
Press Releases
James S. Covey Joins AKC as Conformation Executive Field Representative
The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce that James S. Covey will join the Executive Field Staff covering the Northern California, Nevada area effective January 8, 2007. For more than 35 years, Covey has been an active participant in the Sport of Purebred Dogs. In his early teens he worked at a major […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/james-s-covey-joins-akc-as-conformation-executive-field-representative/
| September 20, 2006