This is just another example of the ignorance within the AKC. The money that is made on the pet sales of poorly bred dogs is an example. I am sure they make twice as much from people like this woman, because they turn their cheek....it is okay, okay, because, she probably brought them a couple of thousand dollars...
sickening
If someone would even try to steal any one of my dogs, they would not get retribution from me, I would just hunt them down, and turn my Casey out on them, and say, Mama is hurt, get him....NOW!!!!
Theft and neutering of a dog to remove it from competition is in my opinion definately contary to AKC policies. AKC has dropped the ball on this case when they could have made a very clear statement that this will not be tolerated in the sport of dogs.
To steal a persons animal is wrong and they were found guilty in a court of law, they also altered the stolen pet and that is even worse. The are guilty by law and you should deal with them in the same manner. They should be punished.
For an organization that is willing to fine and/or suspend members for paperwork errors - it seems ludicrous that you plan to stand by and do absolutely nothing in this situation. Maybe the AKC has outlived their usefulness!
If my dog was stolen it wouldn't just him that would be neutered or spayed . Stealing a fmaily menber is wrong. Wy should she ever get to show a dog again.
This is not someone I would like to set up next to at a show. One in fear for my dogs, because I have had one poisoned at a show to get it out of compatition. And I wouldn't want to associate with someone like this, they don't deserve a Good Morning
This is unconscionable--just as AKC allowing puppy mills to register dogs is unconscionable. Please note: under AKC rules, if she had used neuticles on the dog she'd stolen and neutered, she'd be suspended. AKC has suspended people for years for banding teeth to correct bites, using neuticles, etc. on their OWN dogs--but stealing another's dog and wrongfully altering the dog is something that AKC will countenance??
Others have been suspended for far less indeed, and if the AKC is to "set standards" the actions taken here must be followed through and not tolerated. This was a huge violation of everything held dear; protecting breeds, this breed, in fact this dogs line - which is now unable to continue as should this persons involvement with AKC.
I have always though that AKC was there to protect our DOGS. Thank GOD that at least our court system reconized that steling/neutering the dog was wrong but AKC can NOT see it that way. What is going to be next KILLING our dogs. IT hapen to me years ago, it was a radical way to get rid of the competition. At least in this case the dog was alive, I didn't have that luxury. I think AKC should take a harder look at this case and this person should be suspended.
Why do you have rules and regulations in place if they are not intended to be binding and enforced? The actions of Ms. Hedlund have gone past allegations. She has been found guilty in a court of law for actions which violate her agreement with the AKC to abide by the rules and regulations necessary to be a member in good standing. Permanent suspension/revocation is appropriate.
I was stunned to learn that AKC continues the membership of an individual, who represents AKC as a breeder, that stole and sterilized a fellow breeders pet/stud dog. By not suspending or perminent revoking her membership you are sending the message that this is acceptable behavior.
I am apalled that this action has not been sanctioned by a lifetime suspension of this felow participant in the sport of dogs. Other have been given long suspensions for a less grievous offense. The AKC should follow the court's recommendation since this action seriously threatens the Sport of Dog and Dog owners.
This is outrageous!!! I have heard of cases were the AKC fined and suspended people for things a lot less worse than something like this. I have always felt safe with my dogs at a dog show, thinking that no one would do something like steal my dog from me. I sure won't feel safe anymore. And especially knowing the AKC won't do anything about this!!!!!!!!
I think AKC should not allow this woman to remain in the club knowing that she commited these crimes, because if they allow this, what is next? And remember your first decision on a matter influences further decisions. If we allow people who go around stealing our dogs to remain in our club, it is like we are saying it is ok to let them steal the dogs. And to neuter a Champion? Do you want to keep the bloodlines by the standard or allow anything as long as they have the money to buy papers?
AKC has always been reputable. Please remain so. We look to AKC to uphold the rights of those who have victimized. The A in AKC stands for American!
Theft is not only illegal and punishable by law in America, but is not going to be tolerated.
In the interest of Justice and the creditability of our wonderful Fancy, I, along with many others, urge and petion AKC to reconsider their decision not to aggressivly address Ms. Hedlund's wrongful actions. Please, follow the Court's recomendation and suspend this disgraceful person's privilages, forthwith.
