Limit Registration of Dogs Sold at Auction
Limit Registration of Dogs Sold at Auction
Why this petition matters
We support The American Kennel Club Mission
“The American Kennel Club is dedicated to:
Upholding the integrity of its Registry,
Promoting the sport of purebred dogs
Breeding for type and function. “ (http://www.akc.org/about/mission.cfm)
“Founded in 1884, the AKC® and its affiliated organizations:
advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion,
advance canine health and well-being,
work to protect the rights of all dog owners
promote responsible dog ownership.”(http://www.akc.org/about/mission.cfm)
This petition was started as a result of a dispersal auction of 100 purebred Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs. There are more to come. That is a huge number of dogs of a single breed. These dogs were infested with fleas, feces, internal and external parasites and other matter packed in and living in cages, 24/7 - Dogs living in trailers, without heat or air conditioning. Dogs that were blind and deaf. Some dogs were pregnant and delivering at the auction site. It brought to light the terrible conditions and suffering of dogs sold at auction.
It is time to stand up and support the AKC mission. Your signature means that one less dog from an auction won’t be bred in accordance with the AKC mission. The AKC registration will continue to be the Gold Seal of Approval for dogs.