AVMA Press Release Can pets get sick from Ebola? Can they pass the virus to us? What should happen to the pets of infected people? These questions came to the forefront this week when concerns were raised about what to do with the dog of an Ebola-infected nurse in Texas. While the dog has shown […]
SOMERSET, NJ – The curtain rises on one of the dog show world’s most carefully guarded secrets: Morris & Essex Kennel Club President Wayne Ferguson, due to overwhelming requests, has decided to release the judge’s list months earlier than in past years. “We are releasing the names in October because, for the first time in […]
In recent weeks, dog owners, supporters and donors have looked to the AKC Canine Health Foundation and the American Kennel Club for credible information regarding Ebola virus in dogs. At issue is whether humans can get Ebola from dogs, and whether dogs can even get Ebola in a form that is transmittable. Due to the […]
The Tippecanoe County Commission has proposed a rewrite of the county’s animal control code. This includes mandatory sterilization of all dogs and cats over 6 months of age unless the owner obtains a breeder’s permit. The permit is required for anyone who wishes to own an intact animal, regardless of whether that animal is being bred. A […]
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: Edd E. Bivin(Conformation), Robert J. Squires (Companion Events) and Jeannie L. Wagner (Performance). The AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions on a national level. This year’s recipients have greatly advanced the sport of purebred dogs through […]
Daytime and evening tickets are on sale now for the 2014 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship (AENC), which returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center this December 13th and 14th. Simultaneously, the premium list is also available today to competitors. Both tickets and premium list can be found at www.akc.org. Considered one of the world’s premiere dog events, AENC and its long […]
AKC Government Relations has learned that the Pasadena City Council will conduct a first reading of an ordinance to require the sterilization of all dogs and cats within the city limits. Limited exemptions will be provided. However, even with those exemptions, ANY dog that is impounded for ANY reason will be sterilized before being released, even if […]
UC Davis Press Release UC Davis lost beloved alum Dr. Sophia Yin yesterday. Yin received her DVM from the School of Veterinary Medicine in 1993, and her M.S. in Animal Science with an emphasis on animal behavior in 2001. She went on to teach about positive reinforcement training and humane handling of veterinary patients, and […]
Congratulations to Connecticut K-9 Officers “Saint Michael” of the Newtown Police Department and “Trent” of the Orange Police Department for passing AKC’s Canine Good Citizen test! The law enforcement K-9 officers took the 10-step test at the Trap Falls Kennel Club’s AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day event at Eisenhower Park in Milford, CT on Saturday, […]
AKC Board of Director, Tom Powers, accepted AKC Chairman, Alan Kalter’s, ice bucket challenge. However, Mr. Powers changed up the challenge a bit – he donated to the AKC Canine Health Foundation. Watch the fun video here.
