AKC SUSPENDED-CURRENT

AUGUST 2024

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Suspensions/Reprimands

August 2024 AKC Disciplinary Action Report

Mr. Todd Bomkamp (Barrington, IL). Action was taken by the Illinois Valley Kennel Club of Peoria for conduct at its May 26, 2024 event. Mr. Bomkamp was charged with personal property damage. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a six month suspension of event privileges and imposed a $750 fine, and ordered restitution to be paid, effective May 27, 2024. (Bull Terrier)

Ms. Lauren House (Nevada City, CA). Action was taken by the Shasta Kennel Club for conduct at its March 14, 2024 event. Ms. House was charged with neglect at or in connection with an event by individual. The Staff Committee reviewed the committee’s report and set the penalty at a three month suspension of all AKC privileges and a $500 fine, effective March 15, 2024. Ms. House appealed the decision to an AKC Trial Board. The AKC Trial Board denied the appeal but recommended modifying the penalty outside the guidelines established by the AKC Board od Directors. The penalty recommendation required approval by the AKC Board of Directors which was denied.

Ms. Kelsey Kirkpatrick (Huffman, TX). Action was taken by the Dalmatian Organization of Houston for conduct at its June 14, 2024 event. Ms. Kirkpatrick was charged with inappropriate, abusive, or foul language. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a one month event suspension and imposed a $500 fine, effective June 29, 2024. (Border Collies)

Mr. Kevin Edgerly (Lebanon, CT). Action was taken by the Baltimore County Kennel Club for conduct at its April 20, 2024 event. Mr. Edgerly was charged with inappropriate, abusive, or foul language. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a reprimand and imposed a $100 fine.

Ms. Michelle Edling (The Dales, OR). Action was taken by the Lewis-Clark Kennel Club for conduct at its April 21, 2024 event. Ms. Edling was charged with improper treatment in connection with an event. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a reprimand and imposed a $100 fine. (Belgian Tervuren)

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