AKC Government Relations has just learned that the recently-formed Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter Citizens’ Advisory Committee will consider mandatory spay/neuter and breeder licensing recommendations at its meeting tonight. It is imperative that all concerned Ouachita Parish residents, members of AKC-affiliated clubs, and fanciers and enthusiasts in the area appear at tonight’s public meeting and express […]
Fifteen Year Tradition Continues with New Name and Features – Same Spotlight on Purebred Dogs New York, NY (August 31, 2016) – The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry, and Royal Canin, a leading global pet food company specializing in breed-specific nutrition, today announced a multiyear agreement for Royal Canin to […]
The AKC released the following statement regarding the use of the collapsed tunnel in agility:
With as many as 70,000 homes damaged or destroyed in the catastrophic floods, animal rescuers are racing against time to save animal flood victims and working to reunite pets with their families. A grassroots New-Orleans based charity, the Humane Society of Louisiana - no affiliation with any national organization – stepped up to help hard-hit Livingston parish provide field operations and […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the second round of the AKC Paw of Courage award recipients, to show appreciation for the many sacrifices that working dogs make while serving and protecting our country. This award specifically recognizes the extraordinary sacrifices of dogs who […]
Following the Baton Rouge area floods, The Biloxi Beach Classic Dog Show Cluster will be collecting donations at the shows in Biloxi, MS on September 2nd through 5th. The clubs are requesting monetary donations and dog supplies that will be distributed to various rescue organizations that are caring for Baton Rouge area pets until the […]
Samoyed Fancier, Betty Cline’s home in Denham Springs, Louisiana was destroyed during the recent Baton Rouge area floods. Her home is pictured in the photo to the right. The water nearly rose to the ceiling of the home. Fortunately, Betty and her dog, Benji, are safe. However, the home and all her personal belongings were […]
American Humane’s renowned animal rescue team is rushing to the Baton Rouge area to help animal victims of the historic flooding, supported by two of the organization’s 50-foot rescue vehicles, which are traveling a combined 2,000 miles to the stricken area. The deployment of the giant emergency vehicles, a team of seven trained emergency responders, and a […]
Gloria and Lucky Geringer’s home in Denham Springs, Louisiana was completely flooded during the Baton Rouge area floods that have made national headline news this past week. Fortunately, Gloria and Lucky, along with their pets, are safe. However, their home and personal belongings have been lost due to the severe flooding. Friends of Gloria and […]
Entries will close today, Thursday, August 18th at 12:00 Noon EDT for the Biloxi Beach Classic, including the following: Mississippi Gulf Coast Toy Breed Club Thursday, September 1, 2016 German Shepherd Dog Club of South Alabama Friday & Saturday September 2 & 3, 2016 Mobile Kennel Club, Inc., Friday & Saturday, September 2 & 3, […]
