Sorry folks, this one is kinda long. Recently I had the pleasure of placing a litter of four with four wonderful adoptive families. In so doing, I retained AKC registration applications until which time I received written confirmation that the puppy has been spayed/nuetered from a licensed veterinarian. I also maintain all my records online with AKC.org. In so doing, with this last litter, I recently updated my records inputting the names, email addresses, addresses, phone numbers, etc. within the AKC system. And, specifically indicated via selecting this from one of their drop down choices that each puppy was released
WITHOUT registration papers. That was just last week...
Well, wouldn't you know it... One of my adoptive families contact me with the following email they received from AKC directly.
It actually contained every bit of information needed to register this puppy online without the registration application!!! The online pin numbers, litter number, dam and sire numbers were also provided within the email and had I not indicated
LIMITED within the AKC system prior to locking the registration online, the puppy could just possibly be registered with
FULL registration.
I placed a call into AKC to inquire about this and was told "it was apparently an automatically generated email" and "I'd get a call back after further investigation with their IT department." But, felt that a warning needed to put out. So, please
BEWARE of this. I will update my post with the findings or resolution to my inquiry from AKC, if any is actually received.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: AKC Online Notifications <reply@akc.org>
Date: Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 12:53 AM
Subject: Your New AKC Puppy Deserves the Best: Register Today!
To:
"EMAIL ADDRESS DELETED FOR POSTING"
You are receiving this email from the AKC because you recently purchased a dog which is eligible for AKC registration.
American Kennel Club
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW AKC PUPPY!
Dear
NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS DELETED FOR POSTING,
We hope that your puppy is embracing his new home and you are enjoying the newest member of your family. By now, you've probably chosen what to feed him, started an exercise schedule, and begun training. But, there is one more important step that you haven't taken. You still need to register your puppy with the American Kennel Club.
Please click on the Register Now button to submit your application online. If you prefer to complete your registration via mail, please send your completed form to: The American Kennel Club P.O. Box 900053, Raleigh, NC 27675-9053.
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FREE Introductory Veterinary Office Visit.
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FREE AKC New Puppy Handbook
Reduced Rates for Pet Lost & Found Recovery Service
Eligibility to Participate in Exciting AKC Events
*Savings based on registration package and cost of veterinarian office visit.
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Missing Your Dog Registration Application?
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Dam Name and Number:
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Sire Name and Number:
NAME AND NUMBER DELTETED FOR POSTING
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