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Legislative Alerts
URGENT: Wyoming Cruelty Bill Advances
On January 19, the Wyoming Senate Agriculture Committee unanimously passed Senate File 100, which seeks to add "puppy mills" and "animal hoarding" to the definition of animal cruelty. The AKC strongly supports the humane treatment of dogs, including providing an adequate and nutritious diet, clean living conditions, regular veterinary care, kind and responsive human companionship […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-wyoming-cruelty-bill-advances/
| January 20, 2011
Press Releases
AKC Survey Finds Dog Lovers Plan To Get Fit With Fido In 2011
Majority of Dog Owners Would Rather Kiss the Family Dog Than Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie Forget about the treadmill. A recent American Kennel Club® (AKC®) New Year’s survey revealed that dog owners will use Fido to assist with a New Year’s resolution to exercise more. In fact nearly 75% of respondents intend on […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-survey-finds-dog-lovers-plan-to-get-fit-with-fido-in-2011/
| December 28, 2010
Press Releases
4th Quarter 2010 Community Achievement Awards
American Kennel Club Honors Black Hills Dog Training Club With a Community Achievement Award The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) announced recently that Black Hills Dog Training Club (BHDTC) of Rapid City, South Dakota has been named a recipient of the AKC Community Achievement Award for hosting an exceptional AKC Responsible Dog Ownership (RDO) Day event. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/4th-quarter-2010-community-achievement-awards/
| December 16, 2010
Press Releases
Release of Due Date Prompts AKC to Remind Potential Dog Owners Not to Get Starstruck
With French Bulldogs set to take center stage in the release of "Due Date," the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and the French Bull Dog Club of America would like to remind moviegoers about the importance of making wise, educated decisions when it comes to adding a dog to the home. "The French Bull Dog […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/release-of-due-date-prompts-akc-to-remind-potential-dog-owners-not-to/
| October 25, 2010
Chairman's Reports
October 2010 Chairman’s Report
-- New Additions to the Grand Championship Program and AKC/Eukanuba National Championship -- Since the introduction of the new AKC Grand Championship title in April, we've had hundreds of dogs in nearly every breed complete the requirements for a Grand Championship title. Thus far, the program has fulfilled the hopes we had for it - […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2010-10/
| October 19, 2010
Legislative Alerts
AKC Opposes Missouri Proposition B
The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes and shares concerns about substandard kennels. AKC’s mission includes working to protect the rights of all dog owners and promoting responsible dog ownership. We support reasonable and enforceable laws that protect the welfare and health of dogs without restricting the rights of owners or breeders who take their responsibilities […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/akc-opposes-missouri-proposition-b/
| September 23, 2010
Chairman's Reports
September 2010 Chairman’s Report
-- Board Planning Session Nurtures Ideas And Reviews Initiatives to Grow AKC’s Future -- In August the Board added a special “planning session” to the regular Board meeting to discuss a variety of topics including registrations, events, and brand imaging. On Sunday, Sept.12, AKC Vice Chairman Tom Davies, President and CEO Dennis Sprung, COO John […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2010-09/
| September 14, 2010
Press Releases
AKC Companion Animal Recovery Reunites Stolen Dog with Owner after Nearly Seven Years
-- Learn How to Prevent Your Best Friend from Being the Target of a Crime -- For the past two years, the American Kennel Club has been tracking the rising trend of pet thefts across America. According to the AKC's National Pet Theft Database, based on customer and media reports, approximately 177 pets have been […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-companion-animal-recovery-reunites-stolen-dog-with-owner-after-nea/
| September 10, 2010
Legislative Alerts
URGENT: CA SB 250 Revived- Action Needed Now!
California Senate Bill 250, which seeks to mandate the sterilization of a dog on a second animal control offense, has moved from the inactive file back to the Assembly floor and could be voted on any day. Amendments have been adopted, but they only modify the appeals process and do not alter our fundamental opposition […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-ca-sb-250-revived-action-needed-now/
| August 19, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Federal PUPS Legislation Information Update
The American Kennel Club and our Washington, D.C.-based advocacy team continue to closely monitor S. 3424/H.R. 5434, the federal Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety (PUPS) Act. There has been no official action on the bill since its introduction in late May. As previously reported, the 2010 PUPS bill seeks to expand federal regulation of dog […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/federal-pups-legislation-information-update/
| July 22, 2010