Oct 26, 2015 -
Human-Animal Bond
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NAIA President Wins AKC Lifetime Achievement Reward
Congratulations to NAIA President and co-founder Patti Strand for receiving a 2016 AKC Lifetime Achievement Award in the category of conformation!
AKC ANNOUNCES 2016 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS RECIPIENTS
A lifelong dog lover with 46 years experience breeding Dalmatians — a line known for its good health and temperaments — the recognition is a great honor, and a testament to the huge, hands-on role animals play in the lives of the people who make up NAIA!
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