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Protecting the whole family: Shelter provides a safe haven for pets as well as victims
By John Osborne Collier Citizen Angel, a recent addition at the Shelter for Abused Women and Children in Naples, sit in the lap of a staff member. The facility is one of very few that allows domestic violence victims to bring their pets along with them. Laura Torres/Citizen Correspondent Oftentimes, dogs are a woman’s best […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/protecting-the-whole-family-shelter-provides-a-safe-haven-for-pets-as-well/
| October 16, 2014
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Here’s Why Breed Matters In Dog Detection Work
Wayne Mowry and his diabetic detection dog (and best friend) Bretagne. Like AKC on Facebook and follow us on Twitter today for all the latest dog news! Written by Dr. Cindy Otto, DVM, PhD Requirements of a detection dog: fervent, keen, driven. Certain canine breeds have these natural instincts. And if there’s one thing experts […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/heres-why-breed-matters-in-dog-detection-work/
| December 10, 2014
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NPR’s recent story With Rescue Dogs In Demand, More Shelters Look Far Afield For Fido
By Stephanie Smith NPR’s recent story With Rescue Dogs In Demand, More Shelters Look Far Afield For Fido covered the growing number of dogs being transported across state lines for resale and rescue in other parts of the country. In areas like New England, the Northeast, the Northwest and the Great Lakes, stringent spay and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/npr-2015/
| January 6, 2015
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Pup Culture
Picture Perfect: Beauty and Utility in Canine Imagery This month I was going to write about an all-time canine tearjerker, "Lassie Come Home." To refresh my memory, I cued up the 1943 classic and settled in with my notebook and some peanut M&Ms. And then I got sidetracked before the movie even began. The screen […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/pup-culture/
| January 13, 2015
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AKC Launches First Health Microsite
The American Club today launched akc.org/health, the organization’s first ever mobile-optimized, digital content platform dedicated to canine health. The site kicks off a series of health initiatives and announcements to be introduced in the coming year. The initial stage of the new microsite offers resources and information on care, nutrition, fitness, preventative health and breeder […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-launches-first-health-microsite/
| March 28, 2015
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Do You Know A Canine Hero? Nominate A Dog For An AKC Humane Fund Award for Canine Excellence!
New York, NY – To celebrate the dogs that do extraordinary things for their human counterparts, the AKC Humane FundSM is seeking YOUR nominations for its AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). Nominations open April 1, 2015 and winners will be announced summer 2015. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund pays […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/do-you-know-a-canine-hero-nominate-a-dog-for-an-akc-humane-fund-award-for-canine-excellence/
| April 1, 2015
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AKC Adds New “Urban CGC” Title to Popular Canine Good Citizen Program
New York, NY – Giving responsible owners a whole new level of achievement for their dogs, the American Kennel Club (AKC) announced today the launch of “AKC Urban CGC” to the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) training program. The new title focuses on city-dwelling dogs and the special skills they require. Since 1989, more than […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-adds-new-urban-cgc-title-to-popular-canine-good-citizen-program/
| April 13, 2015
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AKC Applauds Susi Szeremy’s Hard Work in Bringing National Purebred Dog Day to Life
New York – The American Kennel Club (AKC®) recognizes the diligent efforts of Colorado fancier Susi Szeremy in bringing National Purebred Dog Day to the forefront of the social media conversation and celebrating the heritage, purpose, and predictability of purebred dogs. "We applaud Susi’s leadership on the Purebred Dog Day initiative. This special day reminds […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/susi-szeremy-bringing-national-purebred-dog-day/
| May 1, 2015
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NJFDC and HKC Honored with AKC Community Achievement Awards
New York, NY -- The New Jersey Federation of Dog Clubs (NJFDC) and the Hangtown Kennel Club of Placerville, CA (HKC) have each been honored with an American Kennel Club® (AKC®) Community Achievement Award. The awards support and recognize outstanding public education and legislation efforts from AKC-affiliated clubs, AKC-recognized federations and their members. The AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/njfdc-hkc-honored-community-achievement-award/
| May 5, 2015
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The American Kennel Club Celebrates Responsible Dog Ownership with the 13th Annual AKC RDO Days
Join the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and host an AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days event this year. Dogs give us so much: excitement when a favorite person arrives home, company on the couch at night, and full effort on the obedience or agility course. Give back to them by being a responsible dog owner and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-responsible-dog-ownership-days-2015/
| June 23, 2015