The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Financial Services is scheduled to consider a bill on November 10 that would protect responsible dog owners by prohibiting insurance companies that offer homeowners insurance from refusing, cancelling, or imposing an increased premium on clients due to the specific breed of dog(s) kept on the property. Summary: Senate Bill 501, […]
by Humane Watch A startling story emerged yesterday out of Los Angeles. The World Dog Alliance, a charity based out of Hong Kong, and a California-based filmmaker are alleging that the Humane Society of the United States ripped them off to the tune of $500,000. Here’s the backstory: Filmmaker Hiroshi Horiike made the documentary Eating Happiness to expose the practice […]
Canadian Kennel Club Press Release Following recent changes to the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia bylaws, banning the ear cropping of dogs, CKC has participated in several media inquiries with the assistance of local subject-matter experts and members—resulting in substantial print and broadcast coverage—to correct misunderstandings and to reaffirm CKC’s position: freedom of choice. […]
Dr. Bruce Smith’s guiding philosophy in the work he does is simple: he wants his patients to die with their cancer, not from cancer. And while curing cancer is not right around the corner, what researchers at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine want is to help their veterinary patients live longer, with hope […]
AKC Legislative Alert The Wisconsin Assembly has approved a measure that would allow citizens to use reasonable force to enter a vehicle if it is believed that a person or domestic animal inside the vehicle is in imminent danger. Under Assembly Bill 308 as passed by the Assembly, a person would be immune from civil […]
Tickets are now available for the 2016 Westminster Kennel Club events. The events include: The Westminster Kennel Club & The American Kennel Club Present “Meet And Compete” – Featuring the 3rd Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster & AKC’s Meet The Breeds by Purina Pro Plan – Location: Piers 92/94 – Hours: 8 am – […]
The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is quickly approaching! Start planning your week in Orlando with the following schedule of events that are available to the fancy in Orlando from Tuesday, December 9th through Sunday, December 13th. Tuesday – December 8th Space Coast Kennel Club of Palm Bay Dog Show NADD/AKC Diving Dogs AKC/DJAA Advanced Judges Institute […]
The American Kennel Club (The AKC®) would like to announce that it has partnered with new network FidoTV, the first television programming channel dedicated solely to dog lovers on Dish Network (Channel 245). As part of this strategic partnership, FidoTV will air the 2015 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship evening events December 12th and 13th. FidoTV will […]
AKC Legislative Alert A new law was enacted yesterday by the New York Governor that permits dogs in outdoor areas of eating establishments in the state, as long as certain conditions are met. The AKC supported this measure, which allows responsible dog owners more opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities and socialization with their well-behaved pets. […]
Tickets to the 2016 Crufts Dog Show are now available for purchase online here. The 2016 Crufts Dog Show will take place March 10-13, 2016 at The NEC in Birmingham. Children under 12 years old enter the dog show free of charge. The Group Schedule is as follows: Thursday, March 10th – Toy & Utility […]
