[ SHOWGSD-L ] AKC's letter to Oprah (after the show)
- From: "Peggy" <pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 16:07:10 -0400
(at least, I THINK they sent this after the show
Peggy)
RONALD H. MENAKER DENNIS B. SPRUNG
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Ms. Oprah Winfrey April 4, 2008
The Oprah Winfrey Show
110 N. Carpenter Street
Chicago, IL 60607
Dear Ms. Winfrey:
Thank you for your informative show today. We are very pleased that a
renowned dog lover such as you has taken on the issue of unregulated
dog breeders - an issue we work towards addressing on a daily basis.
The American Kennel Club has always been a strong proponent of
responsible breeding, which entails giving careful consideration to
health issues, temperament and genetic screening, as well as to the
individual care and placement of puppies in responsible homes. AKC
supports and promotes these and other responsible breeding practices
through numerous educational programs.
In addition to raising awareness, we have long invested significant
resources to directly address the issue of canine welfare. In 2007,
our team of 15 inspectors visited over 5,600 kennels throughout the
country. AKC spends over $6 million each year to inspect our
customers, thereby ensuring the integrity of our registry and the
proper care and conditions for dogs registered with us. In fact, of
over 35 U.S. "registries" we are the only one to conduct inspections,
as well as being the only not-for-profit all-breed registry in the
nation. AKC is continually raising the bar. When our inspectors find
kennels that do not meet our progressive standards, they educate
those breeders. Those not willing to come into compliance are
suspended of their AKC registration privileges and proper authorities
are alerted in cases of neglect.
Unfortunately, there are many breeders who choose NOT to register
with us specifically because of our high standards, and once they are
no longer being inspected by the AKC, there is often very little
oversight from state or federal entities. AKC supports scrupulous
enforcement of the federal Animal Welfare Act, and state and local
regulations governing the humane care of animals. We also voice
support for more resources to be allotted to the USDA and other
enforcement agencies to ensure that current regulations are met.
AKC's 5,000 affiliated clubs nationwide are comprised of people who
dedicate their lives - emotionally and financially - to improving
their breeds and to providing healthy, happy pets. We would like to
work with you to further educate the American public about how to
identify a responsible breeder and hope you will call on us when
addressing this topic in the future.
Again, thank you for raising awareness of this important issue. Your
support is invaluable to all dogs and their devoted owners.
Sincerely,
Ronald H. Menaker Dennis B. Sprung
Chairman of the Board President and CEO
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