AKC Reunite Earmarks an Additional $200,000 for Pet Disaster Relief
AKC Reunite, the nation’s largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider, has announced that it will infuse $200,000 more in funds to complement money raised by AKC clubs throughout the country for the AKC Pet Disaster Relief program. AKC Pet Disaster Relief, a national program that is dedicated to keeping pets and their owners safe […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-reunite-earmarks-additional-200000-pet-disaster-relief/
| October 31, 2019
New York City Goes to the Dogs and Cats With Return of AKC Meet the Breeds
- Tickets on Sale Now for New York’s Biggest Pet Event- Tickets are on sale NOW for the 11th annual AKC Meet The Breeds®, which returns to New York City’s Jacob Javits Center on January 25th and 26th, 2020. The American Kennel Club® (AKC) and The International Cat Association® (TICA®) bring this two-day educational event […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/new-york-city-goes-dogs-cats-return-akc-meet-breeds/
| October 24, 2019
The American Kennel Club Introduces Puppy Pack 2.0: Puppies Making a Difference
Calling all puppy lovers! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is excited to announce the newest group of puppies for its “AKC Puppy Pack,” which will feature three puppies training for work that will transform the lives of their human companions - what’s better than that? The AKC will follow the endearing stories of all eight […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-introduces-puppy-pack-2-0-puppies-making-difference/
| October 22, 2019
MEET. PLAY. LOVE.
THE AKC & ROYAL CANIN BRING NATION’S LARGEST CANINE EXTRAVAGANZA BACK TO ORLANDO Canine Extravaganza, the nation’s largest celebration of dogs, returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center’s North/South Building this December 14th and 15th with exciting elements for all dog lovers. Tickets are on sale NOW, and one ticket lets you enjoy daytime and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/meet-play-love/
| October 21, 2019
Tickets on Sale Now for the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin
Tickets are on sale NOW for the 2019 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center’s North/South Building this December 14th and 15th. Each daily event pass includes daytime events, evening group finals and Best in Show (on Sunday). Daytime hours are 7am – 4pm, and evening group […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/tickets-sale-now-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin-2/
| October 17, 2019
AKC Humane Fund Donates $10,000 to Urban Resource Institute to Help Care for Pets of Domestic Violence Survivors
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the American Kennel Club Humane Fund has created a $10,000 veterinary fund for Urban Resource Institute (URI),’s PAL’s Place. URI is the largest shelter provider in the country. The donation is part of the Humane Fund’s commitment to assisting domestic violence shelters with the ability to welcome survivors […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-humane-fund-donates-10000-urban-resource-institute-help-care-pets-domestic-violence-survivors/
| October 17, 2019
The American Kennel Club Awards Canine Hero With 2019 AKC Paw of Courage
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is proud to honor K9 Max, of the Lubbock Police with the 2019 AKC Paw of CourageSM award. This award shows appreciation for working canines that put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-awards-canine-hero-2019-akc-paw-courage/
| October 16, 2019
The American Kennel Club Announces 3rd Annual Writing Contest for Law Students
The American Kennel Club® (AKC), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the third annual Companion Animal Law Writing Contest. The contest is open to all students currently enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school. The contest will offer a first-place prize of $2500 and a second-place prize […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-3rd-annual-writing-contest-law-students/
| October 16, 2019
“Photos, Please Do Not Bend: The Catherine Johnson Collection” Exhibit to Open at the AKC Museum of the Dog
The AKC Museum of the Dog is excited to announce its next exhibition opening this fall. “Photos, Please Do Not Bend: The Catherine Johnson Collection” will run from October 8th through December 29th. The title of the exhibition, “Photos, Please Do Not Bend,” refers to a time when photographic prints, due to the time and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/photos-please-not-bend-catherine-johnson-collection-exhibit-open-akc-museum-dog/
| October 3, 2019
American Kennel Club Launches Influencer Program
- #AKCDogStar Debuted on Instagram with Six Influential Canines – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is excited to announce the launch of #AKCDogStar, an Instagram influencer program. This educational program aims to spread information about dog sports and responsible dog ownership. The canines participating shine inside the ring and out! “We’re thrilled to harness the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-launches-influencer-program/
| October 2, 2019