From:
info@massfeddogs.org
To:
Subject: Alert: Nightline & Purebred Dogs
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:08:55 -0700
Dear MassFed Club Delegates, Alternates, Secretaries,
***Please cross-post to your breed, club and dog show lists***
The American Kennel Club would like to correct some misinformation that is
circulating within the fancy. We would appreciate your assistance in spreading
the word about the facts on this issue.
The AKC is aware that NIGHTLINE, which airs on ABC, is pursuing a story on
canine health, including breeding. The AKC welcomes all constructive dialogue
about the sport and on ways to improve the health of dogs. However, all
indications are that the story will not be a fair and balanced look at the issues.
With the guidance of our advisors, the AKC declined to participate but
instead provided NIGHTLINE with an official statement:
“The American Kennel Club is the nation’s leading not-for-profit
organization devoted to canine health, breeding and responsible dog ownership. The AKC’
s breeding policies and high ethical standards have made us the most widely
respected registry in the world. Each year, the AKC performs approximately
5,000 kennel and breeder inspections to ensure the proper care and conditions of
dogs and has led the charge in regards to advancing canine health, including
founding the AKC Canine Health Foundation in 1995. Since that time, $22
million has been given to more than 500 research projects at 74 vet schools and
research institutes worldwide to improve the health of all dogs.”
It has also come to our attention that some individual AKC constituents have
been approached for interviews or may be approached at dog shows. In this
event we recommend politely declining the interview and referring their
requests to the AKC’s Communications dept at
_communications@akc.org_
(mailto:communications@akc.org) or 212-696-8343.
You may also direct those interested in this topic to _www.akcdoghealth.com_
(
American Kennel Club - AKC Canine Health Resource Center) for pertinent information.
American Kennel Club Communications
_communications@akc.org_ (mailto:communications@akc.org)
***Permission to cross-post to all breed, club and dog show lists***
Daisy Okas
Assistant V.P. Communications
American Kennel Club
260 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
212-696-8342
Check the MassFed website regularly for updates on late breaking news.
Julie Rembrandt Seeley, Corresponding Secretary
Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs & Responsible Dog Owners
email:
jrembrandtseeley@aol.com
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