Wednesday, May 1, 2024 will be Purebred Dog Day in West Virginia, thanks to a simple resolution passed by the West Virginia Senate in March 2024.
AKC encourages those who reside or participate in AKC events in West Virginia to contact sponsor Senator Mike Caputo and his cosponsors Senator Robert Plymale and Senator Mike Woelfel this week and thank them for their support of the legacy and future of purebred dogs (Please click on each Senators name for a link to contact them).
Senate Resolution 60 recognizes the dedicated individuals in West Virginia who breed dogs to develop unique, predictable characteristics that enable dogs to excel in a wide range of beneficial areas. It also recognizes the “benefits and contributions” of purebred dogs and discusses their importance to society, history, and culture.
AKC Government Relations congratulates and thanks the Adrianne Dering, member of the Mountaineer Kennel Club, for her work with Senator Caputo on this public recognition of Purebred Dog Day in West Virginia.
AKC GR continues to monitor legislation impacting dog owners in West Virginia. For questions or more information, contact AKC GR at doglaw@akc.org.