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Press Releases
AKC RDO Day Proclamation from Mayor Charles Meeker of Raleigh, North Carolina
In recognition of the AKC's Responsible Dog Ownership Day, Mayor Charles Meeker of Raleigh, North Carolina has proclaimed September 17, 2004 as "AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day." View the proclamation. The proclamation was delivered to AKC COO John Lyons on August 18, 2004. The AKC Offices in Raleigh will be celebrating Responsible Dog Ownership Day […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-rdo-day-proclamation-from-mayor-charles-meeker-of-raleigh-north-ca/
| July 28, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Riverside County, CA Announces Public Meetings Regarding Mandatory Spay/Neuter and Mandatory Microch
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has announced the dates and times of four public meetings to discuss a proposed mandatory spay/neuter ordinance and an ordinance to require microchipping of all dogs and cats. It is vital that fanciers, breeders and concerned dog owners attend these meetings and educate the community about the benefits […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/riverside-county-ca-announces-public-meetings-regarding-mandatory-spay/
| July 18, 2006
Press Releases
AKC Awards $145,000 In Veterinary Scholarships
-- New Scholarship Awarded in Honor of Dr. Asa Mays -- New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® today announced it has awarded scholarships to 23 students from 16 U.S. accredited schools of veterinary medicine. These scholarships include the Chairman's award, the President’s award and the newly established Dr. Asa Mays award, each […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-awards-145000-in-veterinary-scholarships/
| July 18, 2006
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Extends Breeder-Exhibitor Coupon Program
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® today announced that litter registration discount coupons to Breeder-Exhibitors will continue due to the success of the pilot program. Earlier this year, AKC® distributed a litter registration coupon to all breeders who earned a Bred-By Exhibitor Medallion in 2005 or competed in the Bred-By Exhibitor competition […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-extends-breeder-exhibitor-coupon-program/
| July 14, 2006
Press Releases
Tibetan Mastiff Joins Working Group; Plott to Compete in Hound Group
New York, NY – The Tibetan Mastiff will become eligible for American Kennel Club® registration on September 1, 2006 and will compete in the Working Group as of January 1, 2007. Also on January 1, the Plott, which currently competes in the Miscellaneous class, will begin competing in the Hound Group. The Tibetan Mastiff, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/tibetan-mastiff-joins-working-group-plott-to-compete-in-hound-group/
| July 12, 2006
Chairman's Reports
July 2006 Chairman’s Report
Many times when talking to fanciers and club members they tell me how being involved “in dogs” has enriched their lives tremendously and that whenever they have the opportunity they look for ways “to give back to the sport of purebred dogs.” This spirit of volunteerism exists all around us in the fancy. Among those […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2006-07/
| July 11, 2006
Press Releases
AKC Welcomes 2006 Summer Interns
NEW YORK, NY– The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to welcome nine students chosen to participate in the 2006 AKC Internship Program. The program isopen to college students primarily with a background and interest in purebred dogs but qualified applicants from any background will be considered. The program is designed to further […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-welcomes-2006-summer-interns/
| June 30, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Riverside County Releases Details of Mandatory Spay/Neuter and Mandatory Microchip Ordinances
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has released the specifics of their mandatory spay/neuter ordinance and mandatory microchip proposal. The measure will require all dogs and cats to be spayed or neutered unless the owner qualifies for and purchases an intact animal license. A first violation of the mandatory spay/neuter ordinance can result in a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/riverside-county-releases-details-of-mandatory-spay-neuter-and-mandato/
| June 28, 2006
Legislative Alerts
NY Crop/Dock Bill Dead for 2006
The New York State Legislature is now in recess, although they can be called back into special session at the behest of the Speaker of the Assembly or Governor Pataki. The recess signals the effective end to the proposed ear cropping/tail docking ban bill, A. 11242. Dog owners in New York and across the country […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ny-crop-dock-bill-dead-for-2006/
| June 28, 2006
Legislative Alerts
San Antonio Considers Mandatory Spay/Neuter and Breeder Permits
The San Antonio City Council is considering a 5-Year Strategic Plan that includes mandatory spay/neuter and breeder permits, as well as creation of a bill of rights for animals. The plan was generated by the San Antonio Animal Care Services Advisory Board and will be presented to the city council at the June 29th meeting. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/san-antonio-considers-mandatory-spay-neuter-and-breeder-permits/
| June 20, 2006