Mission Statement
The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. 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 and promote responsible dog ownership. Victims of domestic violence fear for the safety of their children and themselves, and also for the safety of their petshttp://www.akc.org/content/news/articles/akc-humane-grant-help-domestic-violence-shelters/ AKC Supports House Bill to Protect Pets of Domestic Violence Victims.The 2015 Pet and Women Safety Act (the 2015 "PAWS" act), sponsored by Congresswomen Katherine Clark and Illeana Ros-Lehtinen, would amend current federal domestic violence protections to include pets in protection orders for human victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence.
