Promoting welfare & sportsmanship of purebred dogs
March 13 - 6:30 pm
Awards Banquet & Monthly Meeting - The Rhinecliff, Rhinecliff, New YorkApril 10 - 7:00 pm
Monthly Meeting & Lecture:Lori Curran on English Setters -
Starr Library, Rhinebeck, NY
April 27 & 28 -
Spring AgilityTrial -Cantine Field, Saugerties, NY
About the AKC Canine Partners Program
Who is eligible to participate?
The AKC Canine Partners program is for ALL dogs, including mixed-breeds and dogs that are not eligible for AKC registration. All dogs in the AKC Canine Partners program must be spayed or neutered. Wolf hybrids are not eligible.
What are the benefits?
Dogs enrolled into the program may participate in Agility, AKC Rally and Obedience trials. Other benefits include LIFETIME enrollment in a Lost & Found Recovery Service, a one year subscription to AKC Family Dog magazine, a 60-Day Trial AKC Pet Healthcare Plan, and a collar tag with an AKC Canine Partners program listing number.
How can I join?
Owners may enroll in the program online here or download a paper application. You can also call 919-816-3749 and have a paper application mailed to you.
Reminders...
AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award
It's time to make your choice for MHKA's outstanding sportsman/woman! The deadline is May 1st, so please submit your nominations to Corresponding Secretary Karen Mills-Heron before that date.
It's time to make your choice for MHKA's outstanding sportsman/woman! The deadline is May 1st, so please submit your nominations to Corresponding Secretary Karen Mills-Heron before that date.
Bark For Life Volunteers are needed for our Meet the Breeds booth at the May 5th Bark For LIfe Rally, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Please contact Lori Curran.if you can participate.
Trophies Please pay for trophies pedged for the point show. Make checks payable to MHKA and mail to Lori Curran, and be sure to write on your check which trophy you are paying for.
Trophies Please pay for trophies pedged for the point show. Make checks payable to MHKA and mail to Lori Curran, and be sure to write on your check which trophy you are paying for.
Bring Your Canine Friend and help MHKA Bark for Life!
Join MHKA at the Bark for Life on Sunday, May 5th at the Headless Horseman on 9W, Kingston! Meet the Breeds, have fun, and participate in a great cause!
What is Bark For Life?
(Condensed from relayforlife.org)
The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is a fundraising event honoring the life-long contributions of our Canine Caregivers. It presents an opportunity for people to be empowered through their canine companion partnerships and to contribute to cancer cures through the mission of the American Cancer Society.
Canine Caregivers are Canine Companions, Guide Dogs, Service Dogs, Rescue Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Police Dogs, Cancer Survivor Dogs, and Diagnostic Dogs, who with their owners, are joining the American Cancer Society as Relay teams. They participate to celebrate cancer survivorship, to honor people lost to cancer, and to fundraise in support of the American Cancer Society mission of eliminating cancer though research, education, advocacy and service.
Canine companions demonstrate unconditional love, joy, security, compassion, and no judgments of cancer survivors abilities or appearances. The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is an irresistible way to partner with your canine best friend, smile, and make new friends, canine & human.
What happens at a Bark For Life event?
Families and their dogs come together for a few hours during the day and complete a one mile walk to honor the care giving qualities of their canine “Best Friends” and cancer survivors. There are also:
- Doggie games
- Top dog & dress up contests
- Team and community fundraising
- Music and Food
- Special dog guest demonstrations by groups such as: therapy, police or rescue dogs
Who can participate in a Bark For Life event?
The heart of the Bark For Life is the relationship between survivors and their canine companions. Every family, co-worker, friend, or community member who has been close to a cancer experience and has a dog in their life, is invited to support the American Cancer Society by registering and fundraising through the Bark For Life.
Curious about dog events? Want to know more about activities with your dog? Come to a meeting or event, and we'll be happy to answer your questions. Contact MHKA at info@mhka.net.