Pure Dog Talk

#takebackourstory: how YOU Can Help the Fight for Breeders' Rights AKC Vice President of Government Relations Sheila Goffe shares details about the Political Action Committee. This fund, administered by AKC, is another tool helping breeders #takebackourstory. "We are constantly fighting bad legislation," Goffe said. "One of the things we can do that is the best short cut is make sure the folks who get elected understand us. The PAC provides campaign contributions to people running for office. Our Board looks at candidates who are already in office, people in position to make a difference. People who have worked with us in the past, we want to be sure they get re-elected." The AKC PAC makes contributions through YOU, Goffe said. "This is your dollars, but we work with local clubs to invite local people in specific district to deliver the donation. The enables us to develop relationships in the local community with local legislators." The reality of money in politics, Goffe noted, is it's not a quid pro quo. "