Karma is a Bitch.... - Page 1

http://www.today.com/news/akc-registered-breeders-raising-dogs-miserable-conditions-6C9640008
I am sure you have all read my rants about the AKC, and about the times I have tried to set them straight. They have done nothing when I gave them proof that breeders were abusing their dogs. They are a useless organization mired in politics, none of which benefit the dogs. This organization that says they are the CHAMPIONS  of dogs, yet they wanted to register dogs sold at pet stores. Well, finally the truth has come to life- Karma is a bitch,... I guess they were a big enough organization that they thoght they could outrun theior karma, but no one ever outruns their karma.. Hopefully this is just the beginning! This organization needs to be demolished! They are a dogs worst nightmare, as I have always stated.....

It's more than a little ironic that a scumbag like Wayne Pacelle thinks he is in any position to criticize someone else: http://www.nathanwinograd.com/?p=6510

OH, there's no questions about it they are in it to win it.  For money...

The AKC is no better or worse than the member clubs and their membership.  If there is another breed registry less greedy or self enriching please tell me which one it is??  Is the AKC perfect .. certainly not, does the AKC need to do better .. yes, is the AKC better than 10 or 20 years ago .. also yes. 

In the mean time Humane Society of the United States produces tear jerking TV commercials to lure animal lovers to donate money to their organization, and gives a small faction of the money to animal shelters that could need the money. According to FOX17: We checked the HSUS tax records Form 990. It shows the non-profit took in over $133 million in donations last year. Of that, $6 million went to local shelters. We found of that money HSUS gave only about $1000 back to local shelters in Tennessee and $0 went to shelters in Kentucky in 2011.

"You know they collect money from soft hearted people who send them $10-$20 a month," says Senator Frank Nicely (R-Strawberry Plains)

Most of the money that HSUS receives from soft hearted people are used to pay for fundraising, advertising, legislation to protect animals, and the lobbyist to push it through.
http://www.fox17.com/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wztv_special-report-humane-society-stacy-case-17733.shtml

Yep- they  ALL suck! Greed is everywhere..... The AKC is just my achillies heel on my most hated list...

For those interested:

The AKC is extremely disappointed that The Today Show was given all of the information below but chose not to include any of it in their segment this morning. We met with the producers for an hour prior to the taped interview — which also lasted nearly an hour — and we provided them with supporting documentation, and they chose only to include less than 1 minute of airtime for AKC. They disregarded important facts that should have been told. In fact, we requested to receive a copy of the tape of the entire, unedited interview with Jeff Rossen so that we could show you all of the information we gave them, but their lawyers refused to provide the footage to us.

Here are some top facts that The Today Show didn't tell you:

1. They didn't tell you that no other organization does more to protect dogs than the AKC and that "being the dog's champion" means, among other things, donating more than $24 million to canine health research, conducting kennel inspections, and offering more educational programs for responsible dog owners than any other organization.
2. They didn't tell you that when an AKC inspector finds substandard kennel conditions they must immediately report it to the appropriate federal, state and local authorities to take action.
3. They didn't tell you that, in many instances, the highly publicized raids for which animal rights groups take credit in the media have come about as a direct result of AKC's reporting to law enforcement.
4. They didn't tell you that, as we explained to Jeff Rossen and his producers numerous times, there are no "AKC Registered Operations" or "AKC Registered Breeders" and that breeders use AKC services voluntarily.
5. They didn’t tell you that less than 5% of AKC’s registration revenue comes from commercial breeders or that the AKC is a not-for-profit organization whose total revenues are less than the total marketing budget of the HSUS.
6. They didn't tell you that AKC saw substandard breeders leave the registry in droves in the mid-1990's when we instituted an inspections program. We did it anyway, even though it affected our bottom line negatively, because it was the right thing to do for dogs. And, more breeders left when we began DNA testing.
7. They didn't tell you that when AKC has concerns with legislation, it publicly puts legislative alerts on its website where anyone can learn about how a bill may potentially affect responsible breeders and dog owners' rights and not do anything to protect dogs.
8. They didn't tell you that AKC works to ensure the enforcement of cruelty and neglect laws, as well as the provisions of the federal Animal Welfare Act. As a result, AKC has a productive working relationship with local animal controls, state and local law enforcement, state departments of agriculture throughout the country, as well as the USDA.
9. They didn't tell you that AKC is well respected by lawmakers who consider us credible experts on dog issues, and rely on our thoughtful and considered advice when it comes to legislation that will impact dogs and their breeders and owners.
10. They didn’t tell you that the purebred rescue groups they referenced are actually AKC breed parent club groups and affiliates that make up the largest dog rescue group network in the country.
11. They didn't tell you that The Today Show's Natalie Morales made a TV public service announcement in conjunction with the Ad Council and the HSUS.

I got this email from the American Kennel Club today.

The AKC is extremely disappointed that The Today Show was given all of the information below but chose not to include any of it in their segment this morning. We met with the producers for an hour prior to the taped interview — which also lasted nearly an hour — and we provided them with supporting documentation, and they chose only to include less than 1 minute of airtime for AKC. They disregarded important facts that should have been told. In fact, we requested to receive a copy of the tape of the entire, unedited interview with Jeff Rossen so that we could show you all of the information we gave them, but their lawyers refused to provide the footage to us. 

Here are some top facts that The Today Show didn't tell you: 

1. They didn't tell you that no other organization does more to protect dogs than the AKC and that "being the dog's champion" means, among other things, donating more than $24 million to canine health research, conducting kennel inspections, and offering more educational programs for responsible dog owners than any other organization.
2. They didn't tell you that when an AKC inspector finds substandard kennel conditions they must immediately report it to the appropriate federal, state and local authorities to take action.
3. They didn't tell you that, in many instances, the highly publicized raids for which animal rights groups take credit in the media have come about as a direct result of AKC's reporting to law enforcement.
4. They didn't tell you that, as we explained to Jeff Rossen and his producers numerous times, there are no "AKC Registered Operations" or "AKC Registered Breeders" and that breeders use AKC services voluntarily.
5. They didn’t tell you that less than 5% of AKC’s registration revenue comes from commercial breeders or that the AKC is a not-for-profit organization whose total revenues are less than the total marketing budget of the HSUS.
6. They didn't tell you that AKC saw substandard breeders leave the registry in droves in the mid-1990's when we instituted an inspections program. We did it anyway, even though it affected our bottom line negatively, because it was the right thing to do for dogs. And, more breeders left when we began DNA testing.
7. They didn't tell you that when AKC has concerns with legislation, it publicly puts legislative alerts on its website where anyone can learn about how a bill may potentially affect responsible breeders and dog owners' rights and not do anything to protect dogs.
8. They didn't tell you that AKC works to ensure the enforcement of cruelty and neglect laws, as well as the provisions of the federal Animal Welfare Act. As a result, AKC has a productive working relationship with local animal controls, state and local law enforcement, state departments of agriculture throughout the country, as well as the USDA.
9. They didn't tell you that AKC is well respected by lawmakers who consider us credible experts on dog issues, and rely on our thoughtful and considered advice when it comes to legislation that will impact dogs and their breeders and owners.
10. They didn’t tell you that the purebred rescue groups they referenced are actually AKC breed parent club groups and affiliates that make up the largest dog rescue group network in the country.
11. They didn't tell you that The Today Show's Natalie Morales made a TV public service announcement in conjunction with the Ad Council and the HSUS.

Please send your comments directly to the Producer of the Today Show Don Nashdon.nash@nbcuni.com and the President of NBC News Phil Griffinphil.griffin@nbcuni.com.

Watch the segment on the Today Show website and then go to Rossen Reports andToday.com and NBCNews.com to post your comments in support of AKC and all the responsible dog owners and breeders in this country. 

There is no love lost between me and AKC but AKC is a registry not law enforcement agency. The article is silly. 

Hi Elidog

We must have posted at the same time