Raleigh, NC – In a ceremony held yesterday at City Hall, Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane proclaimed September 19th “AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day” in honor of the annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day). This festival for Raleigh residents and their dogs is scheduled to run Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at […]
Planning for your dogs in your will…
While at a conference in Portland, Oregon, I met with women in the pet industry and presented my MAAP Program, Navigating Short and Long Term Care Plans for Your Beloved Companions.
People with congenital stationary night blindness, or CSNB, have normal vision during the day but find it difficult or impossible to distinguish objects in low light. This rare condition is present from birth and can seriously impact quality of life, especially in locations and conditions where artificial illumination is not available. Working in collaboration with […]
Wendell Sammet of Ale Kai Standard Poodle fame celebrated his 90th birthday in style with an early surprise birthday party at the South Shore Kennel Club on Saturday, September 12, 2015. His birthday is on November 20th. Friends honored this special birthday with cake and refreshments, as well as many photos of past memories. Wendell Sammet is […]
It was major network news when the world learned that Uggie the beloved Jack Russell Terrier had succumbed to advanced cancer on Wednesday August 7. His banner headline came via the role of Jack the Dog in the acclaimed 2012 silent film The Artist, which won five Oscars including Best Picture. Countless rave reviews acknowledged Uggie as the anchor point of the film’s success.
Take The Lead will be providing a complimentary breakfast at the Morris & Essex Kennel Club on October 1, 2015. In addition to the breakfast, there will be a raffle and silent auction to benefit Take The Lead. Raffle tickets will also be available at the Montgomery County Kennel Club, where the winning tickets will […]
The recent passing of Jane Forsyth left me with a whirlwind of thoughts, not only about the historic importance she and Bob hold in our sport, but also about the way Mrs. Forsyth influenced so many of the top exhibitors and judges who grace the show ring today.
I can feel the warmth of your head on my foot down under my desk as the keyboard for my computer clicks along typing this. I could just tell you these things but then no one would know except the two of us. Written words always seem more permanent and somehow more meaningful although perhaps that’s just my bias since I make my living putting words on paper.
NEW YORK, September 10, 2015 -A sprinting tortoise, a coordinated canine, and a set of barnyard dynamos have made their way into the new Guinness World Records book! After researching and scouting the animal kingdom for over a year, today, the global authority on record-breaking achievement, announces the best new pet and animal records from […]
