AKC CAR Celebrates 4 Millionth Pet Protected From Theft and Loss

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GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY "PEACHES" HONORED AS 4 MILLIONTH PET PROTECTED FROM
THEFT AND LOSS

CONNECTICUT'S FINEST K-9 OFFICERS - BLOODHOUND, LABRADOR RETRIEVER, GERMAN
SHEPHERD - RECEIVE STATE-OF-THE-ART DONATIONS ON STATE CAPITOL STEPS

-- Find out what "Peaches," Bloodhound "Elvis," and "Bo" Obama all have in
common --

WHO:American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR) -- Nation's
largest and only non-profit pet recovery service, microchip, and A-GPS collar
provider.

WHAT: AKC CAR celebrates "Peaches" as 4 millionth pet recovery enrollment.
Connecticut State Police K-9 officers, including a German Shepherd Dog,
Labrador Retriever and "Elvis" the Bloodhound, receive donation of microchips
and enrollment in recovery service. Demonstration of first-ever canine GPS
"SpotLight" tracking technology combined with 24/7 AKC CAR pet recovery
services. Pet recovery experts will offer tips on protecting pets from loss.

WHY: In celebration of this milestone, AKC CAR is making a donation to CSP K-9
officers, some of the most important and highly valued dogs in the country.
The organization also wants to spread the message that all pet owners need to
ensure their dog's safety with a microchip and pet recovery service
enrollment.

WHEN:Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. - 12 noon

WHERE: State Capitol, North Steps, Hartford, CT (Rm. 310 in case of rain)

PLEASE RSVP to Lisa Peterson if you are coming.

CONTACT: Lisa Peterson of the American Kennel Club, +1-212-696-8360,
+1-203-788-1951 (cell, on-site), lxp@akc.org

/PRNewswire-USNewswire -- May 11/

SOURCE American Kennel Club