JLGauntt
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10/9/2015 4:01 PM
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American Kennel Club
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AKC announced this
week the appointment of Dr. Jerry
Klein to the new position of Chief
Veterinary Officer. In this role, Dr.
Klein will act as the AKC’s official
spokesperson and policy leader
surrounding the preexisting and
enhanced health commitments of the
AKC, and serve as the organization’s
principle authority on canine health,
veterinary policy and initiate
relevant wellness campaigns. The new
appointment was covered by multiple
media outlets, including the Dallas
Morning News, KFMB
(San Diego) and AZ-TV 7
(Phoenix).
Learn more about Dr.
Klein.
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The Newtown Kennel
Club recently hosted the inaugural
Western CT Police K-9 Challenge, a
fundraiser for the Second Company
Governor’s Horse Guard (2GHG) in
Newtown, Connecticut. Teams from area
Connecticut towns, the MTA K9 unit in
New York City and the 928th Military
Police Army National Guard tackled the
obstacle course, apprehended suspects
and demonstrated their obedience
skills. News outlet The Hour, among
other, covered the event.
Check
out photos from the Challenge here.
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Have you visited the
Government Relations Toolbox lately?
It’s full of great information to
share with legislators, the media and
others.
Check
it out now.
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October is Domestic
Violence Awareness Month. Domestic
violence shelters often need pet
supplies and some look for assistance
with animal fostering. If your club
would like to help a pet-friendly
domestic violence shelter in your
community, contact the AKC Humane Fund
at akchumanefund@akc.org.
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Motel 6
offers a 10% nationwide discount
to AKC Registrants.
To
receive the discount guests must
reference the AKC account number
CP542764
100% of Motel 6 locations are Pet
Friendly
Motel 6 Does NOT Charge a Pet Fee
Motel 6 Does NOT have weight limits
on Pets
Motel 6 has lifted the 1 pet per
room restriction
RESERVATIONS can
be made at 800-4-MOTEL6
(800-466-8356), or with any Motel 6
property directly, or by clicking
the Motel 6 logo on http://www.akc.org/motel6.
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