Everything We DoWe Do for Dogs

The AKC Canine Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of diseases in all dogs. Since 1995we’ve been awarding grants to scientists and professionals to advance canine health researchwhile providing professional information and resources for today’s dog owner.

The AKC Rescue Network is the largest network of dog rescue groups in the U.S.with more than 450 groups providing fostering and rehabilitation services.

AKC Reunite is North America’s largest not-for-profit pet ID and recovery serviceproviding microchipping and ID services as well as a national recovery database to safely return dogs home should they get lost andthrough AKC Pet Disaster Reliefhelping local Emergency Management to provide animal care services immediately following disasters.

The AKC Humane Fund offers grants and resources to pet-related organizations across the nation for educating the public about responsible dog ownership.

The AKC Museum of the Dog is dedicated to the collectionpreservationexhibitionand interpretation of the artartifacts and literature of the dog for the purposes of educationhistorical perspectiveaesthetic enjoyment and in order to enhance the appreciation for and knowledge of the significance of the dog and the human/canine relationship.

The AKC Government Relations Department (GR) leads advocacy and legislative efforts to protect the rights of all dog ownerspromote responsible dog ownership and ensure that laws governing dog ownership and breeding are reasonableenforceable and non-discriminatory. AKC GR monitors and addresses canine legislation that impacts dog ownershipand is pleased to offer a wide range of educational materialspolicy resources and assistance to dog ownersclub/community leaders and policymakers alike.