Georgia Senate Bill 359, which was amended as the “Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act,” provides certain immunities for COVID-19 related tort claims that are not the result of gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, reckless infliction of harm, or intentional infliction of harm. It further establishes assumption of risk presumptions and sets out provisions whereby entities [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC), AKC Canine Health Foundation (AKCCHF), and Theriogenology Foundation (TF) are pleased to announce that Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Florida have been selected through a competitive grant application process to receive residency program funding in 2021 through the AKC/AKCCHF/TF Small Animal Theriogenology Residency Program. The AKC, [...]
100 percent of Purina U.S. pet care factories and Headquarters now zero waste for disposal Purina’s robust portfolio of pet care products for dogs and cats is now getting to pet food bowls and litter boxes in a more sustainable way. Known for trusted brands spanning dog food, cat food, treats and litter, Purina announced [...]
The Premium List For the 2020 Chattanooga Kennel Club Dog Show in available online now. These shows are to be held on Saturday, September 12th – Sunday, September 13th in McDonald, Tennessee at the Tri-State Exhibition Center. The Premium List contains pertinent information regarding COVID-19 policies. There is no entry limit at this time. Entries [...]
New York, N.Y. –The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and advocate for all dogs, continues its commitment to students pursuing their education in veterinary studies with the announcement of the 2020 AKC Veterinary Outreach Scholarship recipients. This scholarship is designed to support individuals with a background of participation in AKC events [...]
With American Kennel Club approval, effective Monday, August 03, 2020:The 2020 Friendship Cluster Beaver County Kennel Club, Inc., Saturday, August 29, 2020 and Fort Steuben Kennel Association, Inc., Sunday, August 30, 2020 are limited to 2000 dogs per day.
Is victory any sweeter the second time around? Find out! Cheer on your favorite champions and relive the winning moments during the Westminster Kennel Club Highlight Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan. Click here to view your local listing.
An executive order signed in June by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson extends certain liability protections to businesses that open or remain open during the COVID-19 health emergency. Among other provisions, persons and their employees, agents, and officers shall be immune from civil liability for damages or injuries resulting from exposure to COVID-19 on the premises, or during [...]
Due to ongoing concerns with our ability to meet all of the COVID19 safety protocols for indoor AKC Conformation Shows, Catoctin Kennel Club and Upper Marlboro Kennel Club have made the painful decision to cancel the Turkey Cluster in November 2020 at the Howard County Fairgrounds. A huge thank you to the members of the [...]
A bill has been introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives that would ban ear cropping, tail docking, and “debarking.” No individual may perform these procedures, and veterinarians may only do so if relieving an injury, illness, infection, etc. House Bill 6009 has been assigned to the House Agriculture Committee and is not currently scheduled for [...]
