Information on Closures, Exemptions, & Liability
COVID-19 Liability Protection Legislation Sample Letter for Clubs
Blogs
Working With Public Officials When Planning An Event During COVID-19
Planning a 2021 event? Check out AKC Government Relations’ Resources for Clubs
Headed Back to Work? Things to Do—and Not Do—to Make Sure Your Dog is Ready
A Letter From Dennis Sprung to Congress on Government Assistance Packages
Non-Profit Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)
Certain small businesses, private-non-profits, homeowners and renters may be eligible for federal loans through the Small Business Administration. More information and application.
Animal-Based Research Helps Scientists Develop Responses to COVID-19
Stuck at home petting your dog? Five things you can do today to protect your rights as a dog owner.
Sporting Dog Update: Four Southeastern States Provide COVID-19 Accommodations
CISA Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce
USDA Urges Caution as SARS-CoV-2 Confirmed in Tiger Kept at NY Zoo
Legislative Alerts
Utah: Governor Signs Bill Providing Certain COVID Liability Protections
APHIS Animal Care Provides Update on Plans for Post-COVID-19 Inspections
Georgia: Shelter-In-Place Order Pending, Ask Governor to Designate Pet Care Businesses as Essential
Update: State Exemptions Protecting Pet Care, Supplies and Services During Shutdown
USDA APHIS Updates Inspections Protocols During COVID-19 Pandemic
AKC Urges Officials To Allow Pet Food & Service Suppliers To Remain Open During COVID -19 Crisis
The American Kennel Club Government Relations Department remains committed to ensuring that you and your dogs are protected.
Please see the information in the right sidebar for updated information on the impact of COVID-19 on openings and activities.