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Chairman's Reports
April Chairman’s Report
The American Kennel Club is delighted with the announcement of the AKC Pet Healthcare Plan by Pet Partners, Inc. AKC Pet Healthcare Insurance, underwritten by State National Insurance Company, an A rated company by AM Best, which features two comprehensive plans for fanciers and pet owners: the “Premier Plan” and “Premier Plus Plan.” The plan […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2003-04-2/
| April 8, 2003
Legislative Alerts
AKC Urges USDA to Improve Animal Welfare Act
In a letter to Secretary Ann Veneman, the American Kennel Club is urging the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make important and needed improvements to the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The AWA requires that minimum standards of care and treatment be provided for certain animals sold at wholesale, used in research, and transported commercially. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/akc-urges-usda-to-improve-animal-welfare-act/
| April 7, 2003
Press Releases
Fax Services Suspended
The American Kennel Club is in the process of transitioning to a new registration system. This new system uses digital imaging technology to capture and preserve digital images of every document processed by the AKC. These digital images never degrade, are of much higher quality than our previous microfilmed images, and are available for use […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/fax-services-suspended/
| April 3, 2003
Press Releases
The AKC Awards 2003 Junior Scholarships
The American Kennel Club today announced that 48 Junior Scholarships have been awarded to students from 25 states. The scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000 and winners include students from high school to graduate school. "The AKC recognizes the important role our young fanciers play in the future of the sport of purebred dogs", said […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-akc-awards-2003-junior-scholarships/
| March 27, 2003
Legislative Alerts
Washington Considers Anti-BSL, Help Needed
Washington would become the 10th state to preclude breed-specific laws if pending legislation passes. HB2043 amends the state dangerous dog law to include "the breed of dog shall not be a determining factor when declaring a dog potentially dangerous or dangerous." This important amendment supports the position of the American Kennel Club and numerous other […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/washington-considers-anti-bsl-help-needed/
| March 27, 2003
Chairman's Reports
March 2003 Chairman’s Report
Ensuring that the AKC has a solid financial foundation in order to achieve our mission and fund important new programs--both now and in the future--is integral to the continuation of our organization and sport. This is a fundamental responsibility of the Board of Directors. The Board has adopted a policy that it will evaluate all […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2003-03/
| March 26, 2003
Legislative Alerts
NJ Fanciers Win First Round in BSL Battle
Faced with strong opposition from New Jersey dog owners, Assemblyman John Burzichelli has vowed to withdraw his breed-specific bill (A2906) when the legislature reconvenes in May. In a statement made on March 21st, Asm. Burzichelli said he plans to introduce new, generic legislation that will strengthen the state's dangerous dog law without targeting specific breeds. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-fanciers-win-first-round-in-bsl-battle/
| March 24, 2003
Legislative Alerts
UPDATE RI: Fancy Meets with Legislators
UPDATE (March 21, 2003)—Rhode Island dog fanciers had a productive meeting with House Leader Gordon Fox this week regarding the “animal protection” bill (HB5817) that contains many troublesome provisions. Fox, who is a sponsor of HB5817, listened to the concerns expressed by the fancy and appears committed to addressing their many concerns. He will take […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-ri-fancy-meets-with-legislators/
| March 21, 2003
Press Releases
AKC Announces Board of Directors Election Results
At the AKC Delegate Meeting on March 11, Dr. Patricia H. Haines was elected to the AKC Board of Directors, Class of 2007, and Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia and Mrs. Patti L. Strand were re-elected. Ronald H. Menaker was re-elected Chairman of the Board and David C. Merriam was re-elected Vice-Chairman. Dr. Patricia […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-board-of-directors-election-results/
| March 17, 2003
Press Releases
AKC Launches New Registration System
In an ongoing effort to improve customer service, the American Kennel Club has launched the new AKC Registration System. This state-of-the-art system will significantly expand our data processing capability and result in much improved customer service. Some of the key features of the new system are: Integration of registration records with competition records Previously, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-launches-new-registration-system/
| March 17, 2003