Hi Everyone; I am forwarding this to all my GSD and Labrador people as it is very important to get the word out. Cathy Kelstar Catherine Murch fmurch@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. > [Original Message] > From: <osakanuc@xxxxxxx> > To: <akc-delegate-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Date: 3/21/2005 1:08:39 PM > Subject: [akc-delegate-l] Canine Health Foundation reponds to "The Accredited Breeder Foundation" > > > > > In a message dated 3/20/2005 11:01:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > LISTSERV@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: > > Dear Friends of the AKC Canine Health Foundation: > > We have been advised that an organization calling itself "The Accredited > Breeder Foundation" is claiming on its website > (http://www.debateinfo.com/frequently_asked_questions.htm) to have an > affiliation with The Canine Health Foundation and even goes so far as to say > that it sponsors our Golf Tournament! I assure you that this is not the > case. > > The person/organization at this website is unknown. Frankly, we have never > heard of this organization and we have nothing to do with it. They use many > names in their listing of winners and board members that are similar to > names we have heard in an apparent attempt to bring some credibility to > their organization. > > We have contacted our legal team and they assure us that checking with the > IRS and other public agencies, they have found no record of this > "nonprofit." Our attorneys have notified the organization and the proper > authorities. > > Please cross post and share this response with others freely. The more > people who know the better - we are hoping to "head it off at the pass." > > > Let me know if you have any questions. > > Wayne E. Ferguson > President > American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation > (919) 334-4015 (b) > (919) 334-4011 (f) > (888) 682-9696 (toll free) > http://www.akcchf.org > > "Double the Dollars for Dogs" - In 2005, every dollar you donate can be > doubled by the AKC! Please contact us for more information about how you > can ensure that we meet our goal of helping our dogs live longer, healthier > lives. > > > > > > Nina Schaefer > Back Mountain Kennel Club > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> > Has someone you know been affected by illness or disease? > Network for Good is THE place to support health awareness efforts! > http://us.click.yahoo.com/RzSHvD/UOnJAA/79vVAA/vIOolB/TM > --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> > > Each Author is responsible for the content of their post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. It is unreasonable to assume that a post placed on this list will not be forwarded or reproduced beyond the recipients of this list. > Yahoo! Groups Links > > <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/akc-delegate-l/ > > <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > akc-delegate-l-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > > ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================