Welcome to the 2010 Q3 Edition of the Barking Bulletin!

Summer months are a special time to enjoy the great outdoors with your dog. Hiking, camping, boating, swimming or just taking a walk in the neighborhood are all enjoyable activities we like to share with our dogs

If you’re in the market for a new car, you’ll likely consider bringing along your significant other, or perhaps a good friend, to offer their opinions, help you ‘kick some tires’ and ask the usual questions. This time you might want to bring along your canine buddy too.

Osteosarcoma -- a bone cancer referred to as OSA -- occurs in dogs (and children) and is the eighth most common form of childhood cancer. The cause of OSA is unknown and accounts for about five percent of all canine tumors. It is the most common bone tumor found in dogs and is listed as a top health concern by dog clubs in the U.S.

American Kennel Club (AKC) Parent Clubs and their designees who dedicate themselves to rescuing purebred dogs in need are truly tireless in their efforts. Fostering the dogs, providing necessary medical care, training and socializing them, and ultimately placing them in loving ‘forever homes’ requires an emotional and financial commitment.

Good news for owners of multiple pets in one household! You can now look forward to our new Multi-Pet Discount on the AKC Pet Healthcare Plan. PetPartners, the exclusive provider of the AKC pet health insurance plans, has launched a 5% discount for each pet’s plan when more than one dog or cat is insured in the AKC program.

We continue to receive wonderful tales that confirm why dogs are man's best friend.  Each story is guaranteed to touch you!