Recording Artist John Scargall helping PACT For Animals raise awareness Dog-loving Recording Artist John Scargall announced on Wednesday, July 22 that he is working with PACT for Animals to help raise awareness of their incredibly needed organization. PACT for Animals provides foster homes for pets of members of the military on deployment and children and […]
SOMERSET, NJ - The limited edition, hardcover coffee table book, The Golden Age of Dog Shows: Morris & Essex Kennel Club 1927-1957, by Debra Lampert-Rudman, with Foreword by William Secord, is available now through the “Shop” on the Morris & Essex Kennel Club website www.morrisandessexkennelclub.com and will be available for sale at the upcoming Morris […]
July 24, 2015 — ST. Louis, MO — Nature’s Variety has announced a voluntary recall of their Instinct® Raw Chicken Formula for dogs with a “Best By” date of 04/27/16 because these products may be contaminated withSalmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not […]
The North Carolina Senate is expected to vote on a bill on July 29 that would allow law enforcement in Raleigh and cities and towns in Mecklenburg County the opportunity to adopt the animals they worked with, once those animals have retired from service. The American Kennel Club supports House Bill 199, which will ensure […]
Nestlé Purina will acquire Merrick Pet Care, a leading natural pet food brand in the U.S., from Swander Pace Capital, Merrick’s private equity owner. Terms were not disclosed. Merrick, which has operations in Texasand Illinois, will continue to operate as an independent business unit. Merrick specializes in superpremium natural dog and cat foods and treats. Its brands […]
By Amy Fernandez Detection, protection, sentry work, and police dogs are ubiquitous in so many roles it’s hard to imagine modern society functioning without them. Therefore, it’s surprising to realize the basis of this respected canine profession traces its roots to the other side of the law. As long as embargos, import duties, and nosy […]
The 2015 NAIA National Conference: Joining Forces to Save Our Animals will be held October 31st through November 1st in Orlando, Florida at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at Seaworld Hotel. Topics presented at this year’s conference include information on using science to improve animal well being, saving animals by countering public misperceptions, raising awareness […]
As if we didn’t have enough to worry about, the media has now alerted us to a newly identified strain of dog flu, which they consistently characterize as deadly. This isn’t the same dog flu that sparked waves of alarmist reports back in 2005. The prelude to the current drama was ultimately labeled as an offshoot of equine influenza A, subtype H3N8. First documented over 40 years ago, the canine version of the virus first emerged in racing Greyhounds in 2004.
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC®) continues its long-standing commitment to advance the health and welfare of all dogs with the launch of its new program Bred with H.E.A.R.T. (Health, Education, Accountability, Responsibility and Tradition) Modeled after the successful Breeder of Merit program, Bred with H.E.A.R.T. is a new way to engage, encourage and recognize all […]
The Institutionalized Inhumane Treatment of Dogs The recently held Yulin Dog Meat festival in China has resulted in cries of protest among the dog-loving public worldwide. The American Kennel Club believes that these protests are completely justified and imperative for there to be any chance of eliminating this institutionalized and heinous treatment, torture, and consumption […]
