Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the activation of the Florida Disaster Fund following yesterday’s terror attack in Orlando. The Florida Disaster Fund will help provide financial support to organizations that serve survivors, their families, and all those in need. To make a contribution, please visit www.FloridaDisasterFund.org. Governor Scott said, “We are committed to ensuring that every resource is […]
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Thomas Oelschlager of Finleyville, Pennsylvania on June 8th, 2016 following a sudden illness. He dedicated his life to the Siberian Husky breed and the sport of purebred dogs. Along with partner Marlene DePalma, Tommy O was a master breeder of Siberian Huskies under the Kontoki […]
New York, N.Y. – The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest dog registry and advocate for all dogs, is pleased to announce a new program called the Farm Dog Certified test. The test provides for a series of twelve exercises that represent situations a dog may encounter in a farm environment. The basic test requirements are […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today updated its ongoing investigation into pet illnesses and deaths in animals that ate jerky pet treats. This update includes the latest information about complaints of illnesses, test findings, and measures taken by the agency to identify the cause of the illnesses and deaths. Reported cases have been on […]
PetSmart released the following announcement regarding a voluntary recall of Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Fish & Sweet Potato Recipe for Dogs. See below: Dear Valued PetSmart® Customer, BBlue Buffalo has issued a voluntary product recall for specific lot codes of the below item as a precautionary measure due to due to high moisture levels resulting […]
New York – Twenty one exceptional students from 16 states have been awarded the American Kennel Club (AKC®) Junior Scholarship for 2016. The scholarships are offered to high school, college and graduate school students, and range from $1,000 – $2,000. “These young men and women are dedicated not only to the sport of purebred dogs, […]
Legislation has been introduced in both the Puerto Rico House and Senate that would put a 5-year ban on all breeding and mandate the sterilization of every dog in Puerto Rico. Those who do not comply risk fines, imprisonment, and having their dogs seized by law enforcement. The legislation states that this will address the significant […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry, announces the launch of its newest award, the AKC Paw of Courage, in an effort 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 have been severely injured […]
The NY Assembly Insurance Committee has given initial approval to a bill that would prohibit homeowners insurance providers from refusing or cancelling coverage or increasing premiums based solely on the breed of dog owned by the policy holder. The bill now goes to the Assembly Codes Committee. All responsible dog owners and breeders in New York […]
New York, N.Y. – The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest dog registry and advocate for all dogs, is pleased to announce the introduction of two new entry level agility classes, ACT 1 and ACT 2 (Agility Course Test). The classes provide shorter courses with basic obstacles that are appropriate for dogs beginning in […]
