Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Arkansas –  An executive order signed by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson extends certain liability protections to businesses that open or remain open during the COVID-19 health emergency.  Among other provisions, persons and their employees, agents, and officers shall be immune from civil liability for damages […]

47 legislatures and the District of Columbia are in session. The following are highlights of current, active legislation around the country: Arizona – SB 1462 mandates comprehensive, standardized training for Arizona animal control officers, focusing on legal and animal welfare topics. The bill has been referred to the Senate Government Committee. AKC is monitoring this […]

Applications Accepted until February 28th Raleigh, NC — The AKC CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund, a 501 (c) 3 charitable fund that provides resources,  funds and other assistance to support not-for-profit K-9 search and rescue organizations, is now accepting grant applications for 2013. Applications will be accepted until February 28th for grants of a non-emergency […]

More Than 100 Grants in 40 States to Assist Volunteers   The AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR) Canine Support and Relief Fund recently awarded $258,000 in grants, the majority to K-9 Search and Rescue (SAR) teams. Since 2002, AKC CAR has proudly supported the crucial role these volunteers play during natural disasters and other […]

New York, NY - The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) announced recently that Delaware County Kennel Club (Pennsylvania) and the Pasco Florida Kennel Club have been honored with AKC Community Achievement Award for the first quarter of 2012. The AKC Community Achievement Awards support and recognize outstanding public education and legislation efforts of AKC-affiliated clubs, AKC-recognized […]

More Than 140 Grants in 45 States to Support Volunteer Teams   Raleigh, NC — The AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR) Canine Support and Relief Fund recently awarded $413,000 in grants, the majority to K-9 Search and Rescue (SAR) teams.  Since 2002, AKC CAR has proudly supported the crucial role these volunteers play during […]

AKC Companion Animal Recovery Donates 2,000 Microchips and 40 Microchip Scanners to Assist North Carolina State Animal Response Team Disaster Efforts -- Microchipping Supplies Will Stock 40 Companion Animal Mobile Equipment Trailers in North Carolina -- To assist with future North Carolina disaster relief efforts, AKC Companion Animal Recovery has donated eighty boxes of AKC […]

  --Disaster Preparedness Contributions to Benefit Organizations Across the Country-- Throughout the first half of 2010, the AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR) Canine Support and Relief Fund has donated nearly $400,000 to organizations across the nation, including CAMET trailers to Delaware and Vermont and more than $215,000 in grants to Search and Rescue organizations […]

American Kennel Club Honors the Lawrenceville Kennel Club With a Community Achievement Award The American Kennel Club® announced recently that the Lawrenceville Kennel Club (LKC) of Lawrenceville, Georgia has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for its focus on training as an important part of promoting responsible dog ownership. LKC received […]

–– AKC Companion Animal Recovery Canine Support and Relief Fund Spearheads Disaster Preparedness –– With this year’s hurricane season forecast to be especially treacherous and the recent tornadoes, wildfires and floods that have plagued communities across the United States, our attention naturally turns to the safety of our companion animals. Since the creation of the […]