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AKC Museum of The Dog Announces Furry Friendly Fridays!

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Images Couresty of AKC Museum of The Dog

Calling all dog lovers and cultural connoisseurs: the AKC Museum of the Dog just gave you one more reason to love Fridays. Starting June 13th, the museum is officially going to the dogs—in the best way possible! Every Friday during regular hours, museumgoers can now bring their four-legged besties along for the ride. They’re calling it Furry Friendly Fridays, and it’s paws-itively genius.

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Celebrate Dia de Muertos at the AKC Museum of the Dog

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This Friday, November 1st, the AKC Museum of the Dog is excited to celebrate Dia de Muertos with a special event for all dog lovers! From 12 Noon to 2 PM, come enjoy their monthly Breed Spotlight program, focusing on the incredible Mexican breed, the Xoloitzcuintli.
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One Day Only, August 29th: Bring Your Dog To The AKC Museum of The Dog!

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Today, August 26th, is National Dog Day, so be sure give your furry friend some extra love and attention as we show gratitude for everything dogs do for us.  In celebration, the AKC Museum of the Dog is allowing all owners to bring their dogs with them to the museum for one day only: Thursday, August 29th. Doesn’t that sound like fun? Sure it does.

Here’s everything you need to know!

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AKC Museum of The Dog Announces Salute to Search and Rescue Dogs Art Contest

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All Images From Top Dogs Exhibit (Courtesy of AKC Museum of The Dog)

This September will mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In commemoration, the AKC and Museum of the Dog will honor the Search and Rescue Dogs that participated in the 9/11 rescue and recovery efforts  by sponsoring an art contest for which everyone is encouraged to participate, no matter your age or artistic ability.

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