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Press Releases
AKC Seeks Support of Fancy to Spread Responsible Dog Ownership Message
Clubs Encouraged to Hold Educational Events For AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day The American Kennel Club (AKC) is pleased to announce that the fourth annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day will be held on Saturday, September 16th. The goal of the initiative is to educate first-time dog owners about the responsibilities of dog ownership […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-seeks-support-of-fancy-to-spread-responsible-dog-ownership-message-1/
| April 6, 2006
Legislative Alerts
LA Rejects BSL, Pursuing Mandatory Spay/Neuter of ALL Dogs
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has voted to delay a vote on changes to its animal control ordinance until April 25th. Although the board appears to have been persuaded that a breed-specific proposal is not in the best interests of the citizens, they have now directed staff to draft language requiring mandatory spay/neuter […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/la-rejects-bsl-pursuing-mandatory-spay-neuter-of-all-dogs/
| February 23, 2006
Press Releases
AKC Honors Oregon Fancier Lucille Perry with a Community Achievement Award
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced today that Lucille Perry, of Grants Pass, Oregon, has been named a recipient of the AKC Community Achievement Award for her efforts to promote responsible dog ownership. The Rogue Valley Kennel Club, a group in which she serves as public education coordinator and legislative liaison, nominated Perry. Perry was […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-honors-oregon-fancier-lucille-perry-with-a-community-achievement-a/
| January 26, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Representative David Lewis Honored for CGC® Work
The American Kennel Club welcomed Representative David Lewis to its operations center in Raleigh on Tuesday, November 22nd. Rep. Lewis, who represents Harnett County in the North Carolina General Assembly, was instrumental in getting a Canine Good Citizen Proclamation passed in the Tar Heel state this year. The proclamation officially recognizes the AKC's Canine Good […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/representative-david-lewis-honored-for-cgcr-work/
| November 22, 2005
Press Releases
AKC Launches Veterinary Network
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) Veterinary Outreach Program is pleased to announce the launch of the AKC Veterinary Network. The network is intended to provide resources to veterinarians nationwide. The AKC Veterinary Network provides veterinarians and their clients with access to a free, renewable library of AKC educational materials about responsible dog ownership, selecting the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-launches-veterinary-network/
| October 28, 2005
Press Releases
AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day Survey Reveals Rift Between Dog and Non-Dog Owners
--Over 350 Local Events Educate Dog Owners on Responsible Ownership-- New York, NY — A survey commissioned by the American Kennel Club in observance of AKC® Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day) on September 17, 2005 revealed that some dog owners need more control over their pets, especially when out and about in the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-responsible-dog-ownership-day-survey-reveals-rift-between-dog-and/
| September 7, 2005
Chairman's Reports
August 2005 Chairman’s Report
The American Kennel Club is sponsoring the third annual AKC® Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day) on September 17th. It is one of our most popular initiatives for fanciers and pet lovers alike. In honor of AKC’s founding, on September 17, 1884, AKC initiated a public awareness campaign for current and future dog owners […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2005-08/
| August 26, 2005
Chairman's Reports
August Chairman’s Report
The American Kennel Club is sponsoring the third annual AKC® Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day) on September 17th. It is one of our most popular initiatives for fanciers and pet lovers alike. In honor of AKC’s founding, on September 17, 1884, AKC initiated a public awareness campaign for current and future dog owners […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2005-08-2/
| August 10, 2005
Chairman's Reports
July 2005 Chairman’s Report
The American Kennel Club is sponsoring the third annual AKC® Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day) on September 17th. It is one of our most popular initiatives for fanciers and pet lovers alike. In honor of AKC’s founding, on September 17, 1884, AKC initiated a public awareness campaign for current and future dog owners […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2005-07/
| July 26, 2005
Chairman's Reports
July Chairman’s Report
The American Kennel Club is sponsoring the third annual AKC® Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day) on September 17th. It is one of our most popular initiatives for fanciers and pet lovers alike. In honor of AKC’s founding, on September 17, 1884, AKC initiated a public awareness campaign for current and future dog owners […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2005-07-2/
| July 13, 2005