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Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors Lynne Clements of the Clackamas Kennel Club With A Community Achievement
The American Kennel Club® announced recently that Lynne Clements of the Clackamas Kennel Club in Oregon City, Oregon has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for educating the public about purebred dogs and responsible dog ownership. Clements received one of three awards for the third quarter of 2009–Danita Slattin of […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-lynne-clements-of-the-clackamas-kennel-clu/
| October 8, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Strict Ohio Breeder Bill to be Heard on Tuesday, October 6
The Ohio Senate State & Local Government and Veterans Affairs Committee will allow supporters of Senate Bill 95 to testify in a hearing on October 6. Opponents of the measure will be given an opportunity to speak at a later hearing. All concerned dog owners and breeders in Ohio are encouraged to contact the committee, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/strict-ohio-breeder-bill-to-be-heard-on-tuesday-october-6/
| October 6, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Victory for Louisville KC in Suit Against City
Late Friday, United States District Court Judge Charles R. Simpson, III, of the Western District of Kentucky issued his decision in the case of the Louisville Kennel Club, Inc. v. Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government. A significant victory for the Louisville Kennel Club, the judge’s decision features two key rulings that may also prove to be […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/victory-for-louisville-kc-in-suit-against-city/
| October 6, 2009
Press Releases
AKC Announces Recipients of the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Awards
The American Kennel Club® (AKC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2010 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards. The awards, engraved Tiffany and Co. sterling silver bowls, will be presented to the recipients on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at the AKC Delegates luncheon held in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Long Beach, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-recipients-of-the-2010-lifetime-achievement-awards/
| October 1, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Strict Ohio Breeder Bill to be Heard on Wednesday, September 30
A substitute version of Ohio House Bill 124 will be heard by the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday, September 30. The AKC is concerned with many provisions within the substitute version of House Bill 124, including, but not limited to: Broad definition of "Regulated Dog Intermediary". Anyone who sells, exchanges, donates, or […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/strict-ohio-breeder-bill-to-be-heard-on-wednesday-september-30/
| September 28, 2009
Press Releases
AKC Introduces New Title Medallions
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® announced today that it will be offering AKC® Title Medallions to all owners whose dogs have earned titles at AKC events. The medallion is modeled after the original American Kennel Club Silver Championship Medal that was offered to AKC champions of record in 1910. "As we look […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-introduces-new-title-medallions/
| September 24, 2009
Press Releases
Five Heroic Canines Honored With AKC® Humane Fund Award for Canine Excellence (ACE)
Extraordinary Canines Recognized at Nationally Televised AKC/Eukanuba National Championship New York, NY – The AKC® Humane Fund announced today the winners of the seventh AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE), which commemorates five loyal, hard-working dogs that have made significant contributions to their communities in each of the following five categories: Law Enforcement, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/five-heroic-canines-honored-with-akcr-humane-fund-award-for-canine-exc/
| September 23, 2009
Legislative Alerts
UPDATED: Attend the Illinois Breeder Task Force Meeting on September 29
The Illinois Joint Task Force on Breeders and Pet Stores is holding a public meeting at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Thursday, September 29 at 9:00 a.m. The AKC encourages responsible dog owners, fanciers, and breeders to attend or submit written comments and help educate the task force on responsible breeding and dog ownership. It […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/updated-attend-the-illinois-breeder-task-force-meeting-on-september-29/
| September 23, 2009
Press Releases
Cat Lovers Unite: Less Than Two Weeks Left to Make Your ‘Meow’ Heard in Debate of the Century
Dogs Lead Cats 74% To 26% in Title Of America’s Most Preferred Pet: Vote Now @ www.meetthebreeds.com New York, NY – Calling all cat lovers! The Cat Fanciers’ Association® (CFA) is calling on you to cast your vote to pronounce cats America’s most favored pet in the MeetTheBreeds.com pet preference poll. Preliminary results indicate that dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/cat-lovers-unite-less-than-two-weeks-left-to-make-your-meow-heard-in-d/
| September 23, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Mandtory Spay/Neuter Enacted in Claremore, OK
The City of Claremore, Oklahoma, has recently enacted a mandatory spay/neuter ordinance for all dogs and cats owned by city residents. The ordinance does not apply to anyone not residing within Claremore city limits or to any non-residents participating in dog events in the city. The new law requires all dog and cat owners to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/mandtory-spay-neuter-enacted-in-claremore-ok/
| September 22, 2009