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Born in Shelter, Palo Gets Great Home & Coursing Career
Woodacre’s Lucky Dragon CAX owned by Jackie Phillips of San Leandro, CA Palo was born on April 1, 2011, in the Ventura County Animal Regulations animal shelter, in Ventura, CA, after his mom, dad and 30 additional relatives were part of a large-scale humane confiscation. After the court case was closed, Canine Adoption Rescue League […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/born-in-shelter-palo-gets-great-home-coursing-career-2/
| September 1, 2015
Canine Partners
Former Stray Dog Now Having Fun & Loving Life
(photo above by Crystal Creek Designs/Kim Langevin) Kurt was a homeless dog, turned in as a stray to the Humane Society of Sarasota County (FL), which is where Amy and Wade discovered him and adopted him. They quickly realized that Kurt was a very smart dog who wanted a job. “Kurt has an inquisitive mind […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/former-stray-dog-now-having-fun-loving-life/
| September 15, 2015
Canine Partners
Once Skinny & Hairless, Annie is Now Healthy Agility Competitor
Annebolyn NA NAJ CGC owned by Marlene Groman of Aiken, SC Photos by Phyllis Easley Annebolyn, also known as Annie, is a rescued mixed-breed. When Marlene adopted her she was "all skin and bones, had no hair, and was flea infested." Thanks to Marlene's love and care, Annie is now healthy, in good weight and […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/once-skinny-hairless-annie-is-now-healthy-agility-competitor/
| September 28, 2015
Canine Partners
175-Pound Dog is Ambassador for Pits & Big Dogs
Meet Hulk, a 175-pound Pit Bull who stops traffic in New York City. He is a big sweet heart and serves as a wonderful ambassador for pits and big dogs. Pit Bulls can join the AKC through the AKC Canine Partners program for all dogs!
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/175-pound-dog-is-ambassador-for-pits-big-dogs/
| September 29, 2015
Canine Partners
Now Pronouncing Husband, Wife & Dog!
Sundance of Chicago CGC had an exciting summer adventure when he served as ring bearer at the wedding of his owner Andrea Tamillo of Chicago, IL, to Kevin Butts. The wedding was held in Vail, CO, and Sundance, a Catahoula Leopard Dog mix, was extremely well-mannered and a huge hit at the ceremony, Andrea reports. […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/now-pronouncing-husband-wife-dog/
| October 7, 2015
Canine Partners
First Dog Leads to First Training Experience & Agility Championship
Jennifer Clemons of Las Vegas, NV, shared this story of how her first dog, Maddy, led her to dog training classes and then agility competitions. Today, Maddy is MACH Madeline of Pine Banks MXB MXS T2B2 OF - a recipient of the AKC's top honor in Agility - the Master Agilty Championship (MACH). Maddy competes […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/first-dog-leads-to-first-training-experience-agility-championship/
| October 2, 2015
Canine Partners
Put on a Coat & Cool Down
Turbo is a member of the AKC Canine Partners program for all dogs, including mixed-breed dogs. His formal name is Turbo-Nadir CD BN GN RAE CGCA and he is an accomplished AKC Obedience & Rally competitor, who also holds the AKC Canine Good Citizen-Advanced title. But after hours his favorite thing is going hiking with owner […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/put-on-a-coat-cool-down/
| September 28, 2015
Canine Partners
Cooper Finds Home & Job After Puppyhood Spent in Shelters
In summer 2009, Shelley stopped by her local shelter in Princeton, NJ, in search of a new companion. “I had just lost my dog and was looking for a large, friendly dog to adopt,” she said. “The staff showed me the dogs they thought I might like, but there wasn't a match. Then they brought […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/cooper-finds-home-job-after-puppyhood-spent-in-shelters/
| October 8, 2015
Canine Partners
Disabled Rescue Dog Loves the Pool & Therapy School
Pig ended her first day of Hand in Paw therapy dog training at Creative Dog Training with a swim! Pig is a female mixed-breed dog born with "short spine syndrome". She was born in the woods northeast of Atlanta, GA, to a feral mother. Touched by Pig and her owner's desire to be a therapy […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/disabled-rescue-dog-loves-the-pool-therapy-school/
| October 12, 2015
Canine Partners
JD Overcomes Disc Disease & Becomes Obedience Star
Jack-Daniels UD GO RAE owned by Alison Smith of East York, Ontario, Canada JD is a 6 year old Jack Russell and Corgi cross who was born just down the road from the Jack Daniels distillery in Lynchburg, TN. “I never planned on showing him in the obedience or rally rings, but he has so […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/jd-overcomes-disc-disease-becomes-obedience-star/
| October 25, 2015