[ SHOWGSD-L ] it's enough to make you sick...
- From: Peggy <pmick@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: showgsd-l <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 16:31:07 -0400
while the following is not something I wrote, it represents my
sentiments exactly. Please read it, and think about it. What is the
AKC turning into? (That's assuming you believe it was once really for
our dogs and for us....)
Peggy
> This disturbs me. I tried to be understanding of AKC, I really did,
> until I had satisfied myself PAWS was a very bad, poorly written bill
> and AKC continued to give misstatements over the wording. Read on:
>
> During Dr. James Holt's S1139 "Pet Animal Welfare Statute of 2005"
> (PAWS) presentation at the June 12, 2005 Delegate's Meeting, he said
> "This is not your father's AKC." Industry competition, reduced
> registrations and the AKC's Strategic Plan were also briefly
> discussed. Marketing consultants have suggested that the registry's
> Mission Statement needs updating.
>
> AKC Mission Statement (current)
>
> . Maintain a registry for purebred dogs and preserve its integrity.
>
> . Sanction dog events that promote interest in, and sustain the
> process of, breeding for type and function of purebred dogs.
>
> . Take whatever actions necessary to protect and assure the
> continuation of the sport of purebred dogs.
>
> Proposed Mission Statement in the new Strategic Plan
>
> The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of
> its Registry and promoting the sport of purebred dogs. Founded in
> 1884, the AKC and its affiliated organizations advocate for the
> purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and
> well-being, strive to protect the rights of all dog owners and work to
> promote responsible dog ownership. We're more than champion dogs.
> We're the dog's champion.
> ************************************************
> Note the elimination of "dog events," the insertion of "family
> companion, the "dumbing down" of AKC's mission to promote dog
> breeding, let alone for type and function, and the elimination of any
> reference to taking whatever actions are necessary to protect our sport.
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