[ICKC] RDO

[RITABIDDLE at aol.com]

Here's more on RDO.  Looks like the event can be any time in  September.  We 
should discuss this at the meeting next week.
 
rita
 
Date: April 30, 2007 Phone: 212-696-8343

AKC CALLS ON ALL DOG  ORGANIZATIONS TO SPREAD RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP
MESSAGE THIS  SEPTEMBER

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Annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day Encompasses  Hundreds of Events
and is "A Breed Apart"

New York, NY - Each year,  the American Kennel Club(r) (AKC(r)) calls on
clubs and dog related  organizations from around the country to
participate in AKC Responsible Dog  Ownership Day, a nationwide
initiative that educates the general public about  the importance of
being a responsible dog owner and celebrates the deep bond  and
reciprocal relationship between humans and their canine  companions.

"Each year, the AKC invites its nearly 5,000 affiliated dog  clubs - and
all other pet-related organizations -- to educate the public in  their
community. We thank those who join us year after year and  encourage
organizations who have not yet held an event to step up to the  challenge
in 2007," says AKC spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "We want to host  the
biggest dog-loving block party America has ever seen!" 

Events can  be held anytime during the month of September. Sign up  at
www.akc.org/www.akc.org/<WBR>rdod and create an "Event Account" by Augu
first 500 organizations who confirm the details of their event  will
receive a complimentary resource-filled packet including  posters,
brochures, balloons, stickers and many more materials to assist them  in
putting together an entertaining and informative event. All events  will
be listed on the AKC web site, searchable by state, beginning July  1.

"AKC RDO Day started out as a celebration of dogs and has evolved  into
a vehicle for encouraging dog-friendly solutions to problems  often
caused by a lack of knowledge about responsible dog ownership,"  added
Lisa Peterson. "This initiative has helped dedicated dog owners  across
the nation become more visible and influential with local  legislators,
news media and members of the public. It is a way to educate new  and
potential dog owners about the value of training, reputable breeders  and
AKC events," 

The AKC will hold flagship events in both New York  City and Raleigh,
North Carolina on September 15th, where its offices are  located.
Included will be activities such as AKC Canine Good Citizen(r)  tests,
Obedience/Agility/Obedience/Agility/<WBR>Rally demonstrations, ID clinics,
rescue information, raffles, games and many more entertaining  and
educational events.

To learn more about AKC Responsible Dog  Ownership Day, sign up to hold
an event or view photos and information about  previous years' events,
please visit _http://www.akc.http://wwwhttp:/_ 
(http://www.akc.org/clubs/rdod/) 

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