This afternoon, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an update to its current emergency rule that generally prohibits the importation of dogs into the U.S. from countries that are considered high-risk for rabies. Effective December 1, 2021, eligible travelers, U.S. citizens, or lawful U.S. residents with a valid U.S.-issued rabies […]

In response to the latest coronavirus news, AKC Government Relations (AKC GR) has learned that Legislative Leaders in New England have taken various steps to mitigate the outbreak.  Please refer to the summary for each state below and know that we will keep you informed of changes as they develop. Connecticut: After initially re-scheduling public […]

According to a May 18, 2020, article, as Vermont begins to re-open from the COVID-19 pandemic, animal importers have asked Governor Phil Scott to authorize the resumption of interstate pet transports to supply Vermont shelters with dogs sourced from outside the state.  The article also details how some shelters are considering breeding dogs themselves to […]

Two Massachusetts Joint Committees that have held public hearings on bills impacting dog owners recently advanced the following: UPDATING ANIMAL HEALTH INSPECTIONS HB 2253 and SB 1458 would require persons selling, exchanging or otherwise transferring the offspring of their personally-owned animals to be licensed, inspected, and regulated under the state’s authority to oversee pet shops. […]

Recipients Include a World-Class Drug Buster and a “READ”ing Rottweiler   The AKC® Humane Fund announced the winners of the 13th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE), which commemorates five loyal, hard-working dogs that have made significant contributions to their communities in each of the following five categories: Exemplary Companion Dog, Law […]

American Kennel Club and Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising Team Up to Produce Co-Branded Pet Product Line for Marley & Me Feature Film -- AKC/Marley & Me Pet Products to Be Sold Exclusively At Wal-Mart Stores -- The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in […]

By John Osborne Collier Citizen Angel, a recent addition at the Shelter for Abused Women and Children in Naples, sit in the lap of a staff member. The facility is one of very few that allows domestic violence victims to bring their pets along with them. Laura Torres/Citizen Correspondent Oftentimes, dogs are a woman’s best […]

The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17, 2017. The 2017 event will showcase the top national and international canine athletes […]

New York, NY – The AKC® Humane Fund celebrates the loyalty, devotion and strength dogs share with us by announcing today the winners of the 14th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE), which commemorate five hard-working dogs that have made significant contributions to their communities. The awards are presented in each of […]

Award Ceremony Featured on National Broadcast of AKC/Eukanuba National Championship The recipients of the AKC Breeder of the Year Award, Dave and Peggy Helming of Flemington, N.J., were honored on the live national broadcast of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship on Saturday, January 14. The annual award honors those breeders who have dedicated their lives to […]