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Dear Kerry Owners and Chapter Clubs,
Please promote responsible dog ownership every day of the year, but also, by participating in the AKC's Responsible Dog Ownership Day in September. There are many suggestions for activties listed below in the message forwarded by the AKC.
The AKC Communications Department is already busy planning the fifth annual "AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day." We invite and encourage all AKC affiliated clubs and dog-related organizations to take part by holding a community event that publicly promotes responsible dog ownership anytime during the month of September.
The AKC will be hosting our own events in New York City and Raleigh, NC on Saturday, September 15, 2007. These flagship events will highlight the AKC programs and services that support responsible dog ownership and
publicize to news media and the dog loving community that events are being held across the country by organizations such as yours.
Last year, more than 350 dog clubs and organizations hosted events reaching millions of dog lovers and potential pet owners through extensive media coverage. To learn how to sign up, visit: Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Those who confirm the details of their event with us by August 1, 2007 will receive a resource-filled packet - including posters, brochures, sample press releases and many more materials that will assist you in putting together a top-notch event. We plan to distribute 500 packets on a first-come, first-served basis. We will only ship packets and list events on our web site for those clubs with event details finalized - including date, time, location and planned activities - by the August 1 deadline. Starting July 1, as we have done each year, we will create a central page on our web site where the public can search for events by state, to find AKC RDO Day events in their area.
Some suggestions to help commemorate AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
include:
- ID clinic- Hold an AKC/CAR microchip clinic Clinics
- Rescue Information booth Rescue
- Health clinic/health screen testing/First Aid for dogs
- Meet the breeds/Find the right dog for you
- Obedience/Agility/Rally/Performance demonstrations
- Therapy/SAR Dog or Police K9 Unit demonstrations
- "AKC Safety Around Dogs"for kids presentations (in-school or for children's groups)
- A kids contest with awards for best drawings, photos or essays
about dogs
- AKC Canine Good Citizen test (requires additional kit purchase)
- Seek sponsorships or donated items from local businesses to be raffled or for contest prizes
- Raise money to donate/dedicate needed items to local dog park/runs (pooper scoopers, bulletin boards, water fountains, etc.)
- Fundraising events for AKC Canine Health Foundation
- Write a letter to the editor of your local newspapers. Sample Letters
- Obtain a proclamation from your Governor, Mayor etc. How To Info
Throwing an AKC RDO Day celebration for your entire community may seem like a daunting task. If your club would like additional support celebrating AKC RDO Day, we encourage you to reach out to other clubs or dog related organizations in your area to create a combined event. Best Friend Pet Care, Inc has once again offered to allow AKC clubs to host events at its facilities around the country. Many of these facilities have AKC CGC certified evaluators available for your events. For more
information about Best Friends Pet Care, Inc visit their Web site at Best Friends Pet Care . If youare interested in more information about working with Best Friends Pet
Care, Inc, please email AKC Communications
We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to interact with thepublic and gain positive exposure for your club, breed and the AKC. Your participation will help ensure the program's success, which continues to gain momentum each year, benefiting dogs and dog owners everywhere!
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Lisa Peterson
Director, Club Communications
212-696-8308
Last Updated: 02/22/2007, 1:18 pm
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