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Subject: AKC and CFODC Sending Help To Fire Victims

In the face of advancing flames, and under urgent evacuation orders,
people reach instinctively for their beloved pets, but in the rush to
leave, often forget to take the food and other provisions necessary for
their care. In order to help fill this need, Dennis Sprung, President
of the American Kennel Club, has coordinated with Susan Sholar,
President of the California Federation of Dog Clubs, to send an
immediate donation of food, collars and leashes, and crates to help
those dog owners affected by the devastating fires in southern California.

CFODC members, and anyone else needing assistance in providing for their
pets' security and well-being as a result of these fires, should call
the California School of Dog Grooming at 1-800-949-3746, and ask for
Susan. The school, located in San Diego, is the designated site for
distribution of the donated supplies, as well as a growing list of
volunteers with offers to foster care, or with available kennels, dog
runs, RV parking spaces, spare bedrooms, sofa beds, and the like.

The AKC and CFODC, in order to maximize their opportunity to help, ask
that you cross post this message wherever possible.

Thank you.

Board of Directors
California Federation of Dog Clubs






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