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AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION 2002 ANNUAL REPORT

Canine cancer is the number one disease killer of .

The has been named a high priority for sequencing by the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research.

New Canine Cancer Initiative concentrates funds, research Canine Cancer on canine cancer. Conference draws scientists from around the world.

NEW HOPE FOR CANINE CANCER

Safe, nontoxic Promising DNA vaccine new drugs and offers hope for canine therapies inhibit malignant melanoma. tumor growth in some canine cancers. 13643 coverAC2 5/21/03 11:53 AM Page 3

MISSION

The mission of the AKC Canine Health Foundation is to develop significant resources for basic and applied health programs with emphasis on canine genetics to improve the quality of life for dogs and their owners.

GOALS

The AKC Canine Health Foundation will achieve the following goals: •To help dogs live longer, healthier lives. •To seek ways to integrate the observations

•To respect the dedication and interest of dog and knowledge of dog owners, breeders and clubs, breeders and owners in health and veterinarians and other scientists for the purpose continuously seek ways to involve them in the of advancing the health of dogs. work of the Foundation. •To responsibly monitor grantees and make the

•To identify health issues of concern to dog results of their work available for public use breeders and owners. through publication in scientific journals, and through sharing and dissemination of information •To identify and sponsor research and education and education with dog owners, breeders and programs, with particular emphasis on canine veterinarians. genetics, that: •To raise endowment funds for the Foundation’s Meet the highest scientific and educational programmatic purposes, and to invest these standards; funds for both growth of principal and income Have the greatest potential for advancing the adequate to advance the Foundation’s purpose. health of dogs; Have expectations for producing materials and applications that are reasonable and affordable for breeders and owners. 13643 Can Hlth 5/22/03 10:54 PM Page 1

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

HOWARD FALBERG

PRESIDENT

Dear Fellow Supporters:

To navigate the waters of uncharted territory takes a strong negotiating a multi-million dollar, multi-year agreement ship, dependable resources, and confidence in a worthy with Nestlé Purina PetCare. To streamline operations, the destination. When the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation office will move from Ohio to a new office Foundation was started in 1995, we knew that we were generously provided by the American Kennel Club within setting out on a new and unique journey. With the support their office building in North Carolina. To continue our of the American Kennel Club and others who believed in battle with the number one disease killer of dogs, a our mission, we built a formidable force for conquering comprehensive Canine Cancer Initiative was announced. canine diseases. Each of these significant changes will bring steady movement toward our goals. I continue to be in awe of the yearly generosity and dedication of so many individuals, dog clubs and corpora- In the 6th century B.C., Chinese philosopher Lao-Tzu tions. Despite the financial forecast for 2002, the pages of commented on good leaders, saying, “…when their task this annual report are waiting to share with you many is accomplished, their work done, the people all remark, accomplishments in raising funds and supporting research. ‘We have done it ourselves.’” I have been privileged to Thank you to every donor for the support and dedication serve as president these past two years. I now look that takes us further on the journey of improved health for forward to working together with you, reaching even all dogs. I would also like to thank the staff for continual higher in our endeavor that means so much to us and to professionalism to donors and board members, and for their the dogs we cherish. genuine commitment to the mission of canine health. Sincerely,

At this time, new and strengthened partnerships will keep us on course. To build the endowment, the corporate committee of the board of directors is in the final stages of Howard Falberg President

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2002 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ROW 1: HOWARD FALBERG, PRESIDENT JOHN A. STUDEBAKER, VICE PRESIDENT CATHERINE BELL, SECOND VICE PRESIDENT ALEXANDER FRASER DRAPER, TREASURER LEE ARNOLD, SECRETARY ROW 2: DR. SHELDON B. ADLER DR. DAVID BEBIAK PAMELA STEPHENS BUCKLES DR. DUANE BUTHERUS WAYNE E. FERGUSON ROW 3: MYRLE HALE ROBERT L. KELLY, CHAIR, GRANTS COMMITTEE BRUCE ANDREW KORSON, CHAIR, PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL SUSAN LACROIX HAMIL, CHAIR, NOMINATING COMMITTEE MARY EDWARDS HAYES ROW 4: PROF. IRIS CORNELIA LOVE DR. ASA MAYS THOMAS L. MILLNER DR. WILLIAM R. NEWMAN, CHAIR, BYLAWS COMMITTEE DR. WILLIAM TRUESDALE, CHAIR, HEALTH CARE REVIEW COMMITTEE ROW 5: TOM CROWE, DIRECTOR EMERITUS DR. C. CRESTON FARROW, DIRECTOR EMERITUS ELYSABETH HIGGINS, DIRECTOR EMERITUS DR. ROBERT J. HRITZO, DIRECTOR EMERITUS

PHOTO UNAVAILABLE: PAUL A. CAILLAUD STAFF DEBORAH A. LYNCH, MSSA, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT DEBORAH A. DILALLA, MBA, ADMINISTRATOR ERIKA A. WERNE, MIM, GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR KATHERINE D. TOMARO, MA, DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST BETTY J. MOORE, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT MARTHA L. MEYER, DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR BETSY J. FRENZ, DATABASE COORDINATOR VALERIE A. DEZORT, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT MARY H. HOWARD, GENERAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

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THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION: WORKING TO ADVANCE CANINE HEALTH AND RESEARCH

NEW HOPE FOR CANINE CANCER The battle against cancer, the number one disease killer of dogs and the top health concern of dog breeders and owners, has been long and often baffling. But 2002 brought hope. The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation’s new Canine Cancer Initiative and 2nd Annual Canine Cancer Conference; Genes, Dogs and Cancer, focused fresh attention and resources on unraveling the mysteries of canine cancer and developing new methods of prevention and treatment.

CANCER INITIATIVE ADVANCES The Canine Cancer Initiative pulls IN CANCER RESEARCH together cancer researchers from The Foundation’s mounting commitment leading universities and research to cancer research is paying dividends, centers in a comprehensive, pro-active as promising drugs, therapies and Foundation grants have program aimed at significantly advanc- treatments demonstrate their ability to helped develop vaccines, ing knowledge, awareness and support stop certain types of cancer. In 2002, drugs and therapies that of cancer research. Over $1 million has Foundation-funded research led to show promise in combating been committed to this program to several important findings: canine cancer. date; of this $273,000 was donated by • Successful clinical trials of a new Nestlé Purina PetCare. drug, SU11654, and therapies using TM (tetrathiomolybdate) and CANCER CONFERENCE IL-12 (Interleukin-12) demonstrated the ability to inhibit the growth of As part of the Canine Cancer Initiative, various types of tumors in dogs. scientists from 20 states, Canada, France, •A DNA vaccine for dogs was shown Norway and the United Kingdom to be a potentially safe and non- gathered in September to share cutting- toxic model for canine malignant edge cancer research and to explore the melanoma.

emerging link between canine and • An exhaustive study of the genetic human cancer research at the basis for bladder cancer in Scottish is expected to identify the Foundation’s 2nd Annual Canine Cancer gene that predisposes Scotties to Conference, Genes, Dogs and Cancer. urinary tract cancer.

Many of these advances will also benefit human cancer research.

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CANINE GENETICS & GRANTS New strides continue to be made in canine genetics and in research into the many other diseases of dogs. Increasingly, the link between humans and canine diseases is being explored, with potential benefits to both. Foundation grants also funded studies of the health of the dogs working in the aftermath of the September 11 disaster at Ground Zero and the Pentagon.

$1,800,000 DOG NAMED HIGH PRIORITY 1,600,000 FOR GENOME STUDY HEALTH FUND 1,400,000

1,200,000 Recognizing its importance to the Grants totaling $408,360 went to the

1,000,000 research community as a whole, the University of Pennsylvania and the

800,000 National Advisory Council for Human Animal Medical Center in New York City 600,000

400,000 Genome Research named the dog a for studies of the health after-effects of 200,000 high priority for genome sequencing. the September 11 tragedy on the 0 1999 2000 2001 2002 Search and Rescue dogs. GRANT FUNDING The Institute uses a priority list to determine which genomes will enter 72% the sequencing pipeline at NHGRI facil- 71 ities, including the Whitehead/MIT 70

69 Center for Genome Research; the 68 Genome Sequencing Center at 67 Washington University; and the Human 66 Seven current and 65 Genome Sequencing Center at Baylor three completed 64 College of Medicine. Foundation grants 63 1999 2000 2001 2002 have addressed GRANT FUNDING 2002 GRANTS COMPARED TO EXPENSES canine cancer. In 2002 grants totaling $1,311,316 were approved, representing 21.4 percent of applications. Fifteen new grants were funded in 2002, and 14 new grants were approved for funding in 2003.

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CANINE HEALTH EDUCATION In 2002 the Foundation worked to alert dog owners and breeders to the latest health findings through conferences, publications and, increasingly, through the internet.

CANINEHEALTHONLINE.ORG CANINE AND FELINE This exciting new service on the GENOMICS CONFERENCE Foundation’s web site gives dog owners, Leading researchers gathered in St. breeders and veterinarians an opportu- Louis May 16-19 to present the latest nity to ask questions on a variety of advances in genomics at a Foundation- Conferences and educational canine health issues and to get answers sponsored conference, Advances in seminars encourage researcher from experts in the field. A different Canine and Feline Genomics: collaboration. topic is chosen each week in this Comparative Genome Anatomy and popular and important service. Question Genetic Disease. Themes included and answer sessions are archived for “Genome Maps and Markers in Cats continued access. and Dogs,” “Evolutionary Perspectives,” “Genomic Analysis,” FLORIDA DOG OWNERS AND “Gene Transfer,” “Molecular BREEDERS SYMPOSIUM Characterization” and others. The Foundation sponsored and partici- pated in the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine’s 6th Annual Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium, held July 27 in Gainesville, Florida. AKCCHF presented a program on “Ten Steps to Breeding Better Dogs.” Other topics covered the gamut of canine health issues. White papers are available on the Foundation website, www.akcchf.org.

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SUPPORTING CANINE HEALTH INITIATIVES The 2002 economy presented a challenge to charities as donors tightened their belts in the face of difficult business conditions and declining stock prices. To protect funding for canine health, the Foundation worked diligently to raise necessary funds and ensure strict financial controls. Dog clubs did their part with fun-filled events to benefit the Foundation.

FINANCIAL PROGRESS

$1,400,000 2002 FUND RAISING December 10 festivities were held at 1,200,000 Despite the tough year, the Foundation the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Orlando, 1,000,000 held its own in fund raising efforts, actual- Florida, on the eve of the American 800,000

600,000 ly increasing the amount raised in the Kennel Club/Eukanuba American Dog 400,000 annual fund to $1,328,311 and the Classic. Over 600 people attended. 200,000 number of gifts by 500. The number of 0 2002 AN EVENING WITH AMY TAN 1999 2000 2001 donor advised funds rose to 149, continu- ANNUAL FUND In response to the tragic events of CONTRIBUTIONS ing the trend of dramatic yearly increases. September 11, 2001, noted author FOUNDATION CITED FOR Amy Tan hosted a benefit, To Honor

160 STRONG FISCAL MANAGEMENT Our Search and Rescue Friends, at her 140

120 Charity Navigator (charitynavigator.org), New York City residence. The event, 100 a nonprofit organization that evaluates held during the Westminster Kennel 80 the financial health of over 2,100 Club weekend, raised 60

40 charities, has given the Foundation its $17,460 for the Foundation. Nobel 20 highest rating, four-stars, saying the Prize winner Dr. James Watson, Search 0 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Foundation “excels, as compared to and Rescue Dog Study leaders,

NUMBER OF other charities in America, in the area Dr. Cynthia M. Otto and Dr. Philip R. DONOR ADVISED FUNDS of strong fiscal management.” Fox and two Search and Rescue dogs,

18.00% were among the attendees. The event

16.00 A NIGHT TO REMEMBER was co-hosted by Lisa Farmer. 14.00 A great event, with a dinner and

12.00 auction, netted over $80,000; the 10.00

8.00 largest amount ever for a Foundation

6.00 fund raiser. It was truly “A Night to 4.00 Remember.” With generous sponsor- 2.00

0 ship by the IAMS Corporation, 1999 2000 2001 2002 Veterinary Insurance, and support GENERAL ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES AS PERCENT from the American Kennel Club, the OF TOTAL EXPENSES

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VICKI STEPHENS (RIGHT) CELEBRATES HER THE SOFT COATED WHEATEN CLUB WINNING BID FOR THE DOGNY STATUE OF AMERICA (SCWTCA) HELD THEIR ANNUAL AT A NIGHT TO REMEMBER GALA. ROVING SPECIALTY IN PHOENIX ON NOVEM- HUSBAND JACK STEPHENS, PRESIDENT BER 22. DEDICATED TO JACKIE GOTTLEIB, OF VETERINARY PET INSURANCE, AN THE EVENT RAISED MONEY FOR THE EVENT SPONSOR, IS AT LEFT. BREED'S DONOR ADVISED FUND. (L-R) CAROL CARLSON, AKCCHF REPRESENTATIVE; JACKIE GOTTLEIB; LEFT TO RIGHT: AKCCHF JOHN GILES, PRESI- DIRECTOR CATHERINE BELL JOINS DENT, SCWTCA AMY TAN AT THE FEBRUARY BENEFIT TO HONOR 9/11 SEARCH AND RESCUE DOGS.

FUND RAISING IDEAS HOUSTON HAS NO PROBLEM PEACH BLOSSOM The Foundation compiled a list of ideas RAISING FUNDS CLUSTER BLOOMS for special events and projects to benefit was the key to raising At the Spring Peach Blossom Cluster canine health and research, including $14,735 at the 25th Annual Reliant Park Dog Show, held April 11-14 at Georgia everything from cookbooks to auctions Series of Dog Shows, July 18-21 in National Fairgrounds, Foundation fund to a canine cake walk! Clubs or individu- Houston. Exhibitors reserved grooming raising and canine health education als wanting to help the Foundation may space with the proceeds going to the shared the spotlight with canine champi- contact the office to request the packet. Foundation. ons. Dr. Jerold Bell, Tufts University, spoke, posters showing Foundation GLITTERING IKC EVENTS NO SLACKERS studies were displayed and $1 from each STRIKE GOLD AT HACKERS AND BACKERS show entry went to the Foundation. A A doggie bag full of fund raising ideas The 2nd Annual Hackers & Backers Golf total of $12,200 was raised. raised over $43,000 for the Foundation at Tournament at Legacy Golf Course in the 2002 International Kennel Club Sarasota, Florida, raised $20,000 for the THANKSGIVING DINNER Cluster Dog Shows, February 21-24 at Foundation from the Veterinary Pet REMEMBERS BILL TRAINOR, RAISES Chicago’s McCormick Place. From the Insurance corporate sponsorship, ticket FUNDS FOR CANINE HEALTH Saturday Nestlé Purina Charity Ball to sales, golf hole sponsorships, “mulligan” Every year since photo ops with Westminster winner JR sales and a raffle.The event was held in 1998, the and sales of Purina samples, no memory of AKC Judge Barbara Heller. Thanksgiving Classic stone was left unturned in making the Cluster (Holyoke, event a fund raising success. Triple Crown South Windsor, Dog Academy announced a generous Springfield and

donation at the Charity Ball, and Purina Windham County Kennel Clubs) introduced the Parent Club Partnership remembers Bill Trainor with a dinner and Program. The Shows aired on ESPN. auction benefiting the Foundation. This year over $16,000 was raised, bringing

Canine cancer research is uncovering the five-year total to more than $60,000. new discoveries for treating cancer in humans as well as dogs.

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GETTING THE WORD OUT Creating more awareness and understanding of the important work of the Foundation has long been a priority. In 2002, a combination of national media, dog media and the personal touch of the Board of Directors President’s Council brought the message to more people than ever before.

AKCCHF STARS ON NBC MAJOR U.S. NEWSPAPERS THANKSGIVING DOG SHOW COVER FOUNDATION Foundation Director Pamela Stephens More and more national press are Buckles and Nestlé Purina researcher covering the work of the Foundation. Dr. Steven S. Hannah were interviewed In 2002, USA Today covered the on the NBC televised National Dog Foundation-funded Search and Rescue Show, which aired November 28 after study; the Wall Street Journal covered the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. the canine genome initiative, and

FOUNDATION DIRECTOR PAMELA STEPHENS The topic was canine cancer and the scores of major metropolitan newspa- BUCKLES AND MOCHA, HER SHETLAND work of the Foundation. Mrs. Buckles’ pers, from the Washington Post to the SHEEPDOG, WHO SERVES AS AN “AMBASSADOR” FOR THE FOUNDATION. Shetland Sheepdog, Mocha, is a show San Diego Union-Tribune reported on champion whose career was cut short various aspects of canine health. by the disease. PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL TAKES OFF PBS SPOTLIGHTS A record 101 visits by President’s CANINE GENOME Council members informed dog lovers Foundation representatives, scientists across the country of the Foundation’s and dog breeders were interviewed for work and the need for support. With 14 the PBS documentary, The Secrets of new members in 2002, this traveling the Sequence, which aired the week of troupe of dedicated Foundation November 22. The topic was the ambassadors is up to 181 people, canine genome and its importance to representing 41 states. understanding many human

and canine diseases.

33 universities and research institutions in the U.S., Canada, Great Britain and France have received funding from AKCCHF.

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AWARDS AND HONORS

SUSAN HAMIL HEADS CHIC A SPECIAL THANK YOU Tumors need blood Foundation Director Susan LaCroix Hamil Nestlé Purina PetCare has helped fund vessels to grow and was named chair of the Canine Health a host of important initiatives of the survive. New drugs Information Center, a joint Foundation/ American Kennel Club Canine Health and therapies are Orthopedic Foundation for Animals Foundation. In 2002 alone, Purina showing success in project to develop a database of statistics generously supported the Canine stopping these blood and information on canine health. Cancer Initiative, the Canine Cancer vessels from growing. Conference, Canine Health Online, DR. ROBERT HRITZO the International Kennel Club of & TOM CROWE NAMED Chicago Nestlé Purina Charity Ball DIRECTORS EMERITUS and many other projects. The first President of the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation, Dr. Robert We extend our deep appreciation to a J. Hritzo, has been granted Emeritus status. company that has proven its dedication Dr. Hritzo led the Foundation in its first five to canine health, both by supporting years, shaping it into the leading funder of projects of the Foundation and by exclusively canine health research in the developing new programs such as the world. Mr. Crowe is the Founder and Parent Club Partnership Program, to Chairman of MB-F, Inc., and a past further the Foundation’s mission. President’s Award winner.

FOUNDATION RECEIVES MAXWELL AWARD The Dog Writers Association of America

awarded a Maxwell Award to the Foundation for its 2000 Annual Report, which focused on the contributions of dog clubs to canine health. The award was presented at the Association’s Annual Awards Banquet during the Westminster Kennel Club Show weekend.

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THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB

The American Kennel Club — the In the seven years since the Foundation’s funder, supporter and Foundation’s founding, AKC has partner — will soon be a neighbor as contributed over $8.5 million to the well. In the summer of 2003, The Foundation’s canine health education American Kennel Club Canine Health and research programs as well as to its Foundation offices will move to the administrative costs. This has greatly AKC’s beautiful campus in Raleigh, enhanced the Foundation’s ability to North Carolina. Here the Foundation fund the genetic and health research will be able to take advantage of AKC’s that is so important to the future of 57 completed grants have advanced canine centralized services as well as its purebred dogs — and their owners. superb facilities. science in the genetics We are truly indebted to AKC for the of specific diseases. ongoing spirit of generosity that has marked this relationship from the beginning.

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FOUNDERS OF THE AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION The new millennium brings many challenges for canine health. A new donor recognition level was established, the Millennium Founder. This level begins with individual donations of $25,000 or more. Founders are those individuals, clubs and corporations who have given at the $10,000 level. Founders have been supporting the Foundation since its inception in 1995. Both of these giving levels are cumulative and recognized in perpetuity.

MILLENNIUM FOUNDERS INDIVIDUAL FOUNDERS FOUNDER CORPORATIONS Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Dr. and Mrs. Sheldon B.Adler Mr. and Mrs. Lee Arnold American Kennel Club Mrs. M.L. Bromwell Brisgel Family Charitable Trust Canine Chronicle Mr. Alexander Fraser Draper Ms. Carol Carlson Cherrybrook, Inc. Ms. Nancy-Carroll Draper Mrs. Anastasia Christiansen Croy Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Inc. Dr. C. Creston Farrow and Mr. John O’Connor Heska Corporation Mr. Wayne Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Richard Denman Iams Company Mrs. Helen Chrysler Greene Dr. and Mrs. C. Richard Dorn MB-F, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hayes Estate of Mr. Donald MacManus Merck Ag/Vet Division; Merial Mrs. Elysabeth Higgins Estate of Arthur W. Tupper Nestlé Purina PetCare Mr. John E. Hoffman Mrs. Lisa Farmer Onofrio Dog Shows, Inc. Ms. Barbara Ridder Irwin Ms. Melissa Floren Orthopedic Foundation for Animals Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kelly Mrs. Rhonda E. Hovan PE AgGen, Inc./PE Zoogen Mr. Bruce Andrew Korson Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, Pedigree Kal-Kan Foods, Inc. A Keybank Trust Mr. Roy and Mrs. Jo-Ann S. Kusumoto Pharmacia & Upjohn Company Ms. Carolyn J. Koch Mr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Menaker Triple Crown Dog Academy, Dr. and Mrs. Asa Mays Mrs. Dorothy Metcalf Jerry Wolfe Dr. William R. Newman Veterinary Pet Insurance Company R.E.D. Trust, Gary Danford, Trustee Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Schwartz Mr. William Secord Ms. Margo Sensenbrenner Mr. and Mrs. Marshall B. Simonds Mrs. Christine Merrill Smith Dr. Harry Smith An independent Mr. and Mrs. James W. Smith review process Mr. and Mrs. John A. is used to determine Studebaker Dr. Robert Tainsh grant funding. Ms. Amy Tan Dr. and Mrs. William C. Truesdale Mr. and Mrs. David Vogels

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FOUNDERS OF THE AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION, continued

FOUNDER CLUBS Anonymous English Association of America, Inc. National Amateur Club Akita Club of America English Springer Field Trial National Club American Belgian Tervuren Club, Inc. Association Foundation National Retriever Club, Inc. American Club Finger Lakes Kennel Club, Inc. New-Pen-Del Newfoundland Club, Inc. American Boxer Charitable Foundation, Inc. Flat-Coated Retriever Foundation Newfoundland Club of America, Inc. American Bullmastiff Association, Inc. Flat-Coated Retriever Society of Norwegian Elkhound Association of American Dog America, Inc. America, Inc. Charitable Foundation, Inc. Forsyth Kennel Club Papillon Club of America, Inc. American Miniature Club, Inc. Fort Worth Kennel Club Poodle Club of America Foundation, Inc. American Sealyham Terrier Club Foundation of the Cairn Terrier Club of Portuguese Club of American Shetland Sheepdog Association America America, Inc. Atlantic States Briard Club German Shepherd Dog Club of America Portuguese Water Dog Foundation, Inc. Basenji Health Endowment, Inc. Golden Gate Kennel Club Pug Dog Club of America, Inc. Basset Club of America, Inc. Golden Retriever Club of America, Inc. Rattail Days/Irish Water Spaniel Bearded Collie Club of America, Inc. Golden Retriever Foundation Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Belgian Sheepdog Club of America, Inc. Gordon Setter Club of America, Inc. United States, Inc. Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Great Dane Club of America, Inc. Health Foundation America, Inc. Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club Saint Bernard Club of America Frise Club of America, Inc. of America, Inc. Saluki Club of America, Inc. Border Terrier Club of America, Inc. Harrisburg Kennel Club, Inc. Samoyed Club of America Education and Borzoi Club of America, Inc. Health Trust Fund Scottish Terrier Club Research Foundation, Inc. Briard Club of America, Inc. of America San Joaquin Kennel Club Bull Terrier Welfare Foundation Heart of America Kennel Club, Inc. Siberian Husky Club of America, Inc. Cairn Terrier Club of America International Kennel Club of Chicago, Inc. Silver Bay Kennel Club of San Diego, Inc. Chattanooga Kennel Club Irish Setter Club of America, Inc. Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club Chihuahua Club of America, Inc. Irish Water Spaniel Club of America, Inc. of America Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America Irish Wolfhound Club of America Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Charitable Trust Jack Russell Terrier Research America Endowment Fund Clumber Spaniel Club of America, Inc. Foundation South Windsor Kennel Club Collie Health Foundation, Inc. Keeshond Club of America, Inc. Springfield Kennel Club, Inc. Columbiana County Kennel Club Kishwaukee Kennel Club, Inc. Standard Schnauzer Club of America Dalmatian Club of America Foundation, Inc. Club, Inc. Tennessee Valley Kennel Club, Inc. Del Valle Dog Club of Livermore Ladies’ Dog Club, Inc. Tibetian Terrier Club of America, Inc. Delaware Water Gap Kennel Club Lehigh Valley Kennel Club, Inc. Versatility in Poodles, Inc. Duluth Kennel Club Health Foundation Vizsla Club of America, Inc. English Cocker Spaniel Club of Club of America, Inc. Weimaraner Club of America America, Inc. Mahoning Shenango Kennel Club, Inc. Weimaraner Foundation Fund Medallion Rottweiler Club Westie Foundation of America, Inc. Medallion Rottweiler Club Health and Whidbey Island Kennel Club, Inc. Research Fund Committee Windham County Kennel Club, Inc.

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HERITAGE SOCIETY The Heritage Society is a unique fellowship of individuals who share a deep concern for the health of dogs and offer a permanent means of support for advancing canine health research through planned gifts to the AKC Canine Health Foundation. Members of the Heritage Society ensure the continua- tion of canine health research for future generations of .

Anonymous Mrs. Edward McCallion Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Arthur Mr. Richard McKinnon Mr. Len Baker Ms. Marilyn Miller Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baws Dr. Thomas Nagylaki Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Bell Dr. William R. Newman Dr. Mary R. Burch Mrs. Carol K. Noe Dr. and Mrs. A. Duane Butherus Mr. and Mrs. Howard Nygood Ms. Carol Carlson Mr. and Mrs. William E. Patterson Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Curran Mr. Michael Pirosh Ms. Arlene A. Czech Ms. Dyan Rivkin Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Denman Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schmidt Mr. and Mrs. Luigi DiLalla Mrs. Maureen R. Setter Mr. Alexander Fraser Draper Mrs. Charlotte V. Shafer Mr. and Mrs. Merle R. Eggen Mr. and Mrs. Marshall B. Simonds Ms. Virginia Faber Ms. Lois J. Smith Dr. C. Creston Farrow Mr. and Mrs. John A. Studebaker Mr. Wayne Ferguson Ms. Susan E. Supplee Ms. Linda M. Freeman Ms. S. Candace Way Ms. Elaine Haines Ms. Carol L. Weinberger Mrs. Sandi L. Heffner Ms. Mollie M. Williams Dr. Samuel M. Hodesson Ms. Linda Wroth Dr. Robert J. and Patricia J. Hritzo Ms. Ann D. Yurick Progress reports Mr. and Mrs. David J. Johnson are reviewed Ms. Sylvia Jung biannually Mr. Fred Kampo Ms. Trudi A. Kimm by the AKCCHF Ms. Debbie Knipe Science Officer. Ms. Carolyn J. Koch Mr. Bruce Andrew Korson Ms. Deborah A. Lynch Dr. and Mrs. Asa Mays

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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS 2002

HONOR ROLL OF CORPORATIONS 2002

FOUNDATION BUILDER PATRON ($1,000,000+) ($500 TO $999) American Kennel Club Auxiliary Services for High Schools Canine Chronicle CORPORATE BUILDER Devon Dog Show Association AND PARTNER Dog’s Best Friend, Inc. The human and ($100,000 to $999,999) Doll-McGinnis Enterprises, Inc. Nestlé Purina PetCare Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation canine genomes are The Ohio State University CHAMPION Sharpe Partners, LLC 90 percent homologous. ($50,000 TO $99,000) Super-Dog Pet Food & Supplies Orthopedic Foundation for Animals FRIENDS MILLENNIUM FOUNDER ($100 TO $499) ($25,000 TO $49,000) Amherst Small Animal Hosptial IAMS Company Boudreaux’s Plastering Services, Inc. Veterinary Pet Insurance Company Champagne Tables FOUNDER Cherrybrook Pet Supply Community Voice Channel, Inc. ($10,000 TO $24,999) Foxwoods Resort Casino Canine Chronicle Herbs For Animals, LLC Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, A Keybank Trust Irwin Belk Educational Foundation Triple Crown Dog Academy/ Ruth Reid & Company Jerry Wolfe Statprobe, Inc. Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital LEADERSHIP Woo Family Charitable Foundation, ($5,000 TO $9,999) Inc. Brisgel Family Charitable Foundation International Kennel Club of Chicago, Inc. PETCO Foundation SPONSOR ($2,500 TO $4,999) New York Metro Specialties, Inc. ASSOCIATE ($1,000 TO $2,499) Bernard Golf Collis/Warner Foundation Fludzinski Foundation Janet Stone Jones Foundation Pharmacia & Upjohn Company SuperClubs

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HONOR ROLL OF CLUBS 2002

CHAMPION Belgian Sheepdog Club of America, Land O’Lakes Kennel Club, Inc. Medina Kennel Club, Inc. ($50,000 TO $99,999) Inc. Langley Kennel Club, Inc. Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club Belgian Tervuren Club of Southern American Boxer Charitable Lima Kennel Club Miniature Bull Terrier Club of California Foundation, Inc. Mad River Valley Kennel Club, Inc. Southern California Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Medallion Rottweiler Club Mohawk Valley Kennel Club America, Inc. MILLENNIUM FOUNDER Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc. Montgomery County Kennel Club, Inc. Borzoi Club of America, Inc. ($25,000 TO $49,999) Miami Valley Doberman Club Monticello New York Kennel Club, Inc. Briard Club of America, Inc. Doberman Pinscher Club of America Middleburg Kennel Club Mount Vernon Club, Inc. Cabrillo Kennel Club, Inc. Golden Retriever Club of America/ Missouri Rhineland Kennel Club Mt. Nittany Dog Training Club Cincinnati Kennel Club, Inc. Golden Retriever Foundation National Retriever Club, Inc. National Capital Bearded Collie Club Columbiana County Kennel Club Newfoundland Club of America, Inc. New Brunswick Kennel Club, Inc. New Jersey Beagle Club, Inc. Dandie Dinmont Trust Fund Norwegian Elkhound Club of the North Eastern Maryland Kennel Club FOUNDER Del Sur Kennel Club, Inc. Potomac Valley Norwich and Norfolk Terrier Club of ($10,000 TO $24,999) Durham Kennel Club, Inc. Okaloosa Kennel Club, Inc. Greater Chicago Border Terrier Club of America, Inc. Health and Rescue Foundation of Old Dominion Kennel Club of Nutmeg Weimaraner Club Bull Terrier Welfare Foundation Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club Northern Virginia, Inc. Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of the of America Collie Health Foundation Pasco Florida Kennel Club Potomac, Inc. Japanese Chin Club of America Dalmatian Club of America Piedmont Association Piedmont Kennel Club, Inc. Kishwaukee Kennel Club, Inc. Foundation, Inc. Pontiac Kennel Club, Inc. Pioneer Valley Kennel Club, Inc. Manatee Kennel Club, Inc. 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Romeo Ellen Jo Myers Saul C. and Kim C. Himmelfarb Kyle and Carla M. Longhofer Richard A. and Patricia Rosner Gregory and Jane Myers Constance M. Hindle Patricia Nagel Gretchen S. Hofheins Alma Hofmann

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Mildred E. Rothrock Minor C. and Amy R. Sumners TO HONOR AND REMEMBER OUR FRIENDS Jerome S. and Bonnie G. Rubin Richard and Patricia Sutton Sandy Rubio-Boitel Masako and Toshihido Suzuki In the year 2002 gifts were made to the Foundation to honor Louise Rupard Ava L. Sweeney and remember the following friends of dogs John M. and Marianne Ryan Robert W. and Irene Synott Beverly G. Szaton Charles M. Mulock Norma J. Ryan Bonita Anders Dody R. Taplin Eleanor Nevins Rita J. Rynder Lois Arnette Charlene Taren Jim Paillot J. Robert and Adrienne K. Saffell William Atkinson Virginia L. Tarquinio John Parente Wendell J. Sammet Ludell Beckwith Diane F. Taylor John Parker, Jr. Robert G. and Linda W. Sample Dr. Keehn Berry, Jr. Terry W. and Sara A. Temple Lillian Peitzman David L. and Janet M. Sanders Irving Blickstein Richard Teodore Ron Pemberton Nancy Sandlin Dave Bluford Stanley and Jackie Thatcher Joan Piehl Mary Schilling Russell Bookwalter Russell H. and Dorothy M. Thomas Catherine Pouliot Kenneth M. and Judith E. Schlecht Timothy C. Brennan, Sr. Arthur L. and Mary Lou Tingley Robert Richards Dr. Thomas W. and Janice E. Schmidt Sandra Brindiar Sammy S. and Janet S. Todd Marti Richardson J. R. Schneider Jeffrey Scott Brizee Katherine M. Toohey Maxwell Riddle Sally Schnellmann Mary Ann Cavalier Arlie A. Toye Rick Rourke Marilyn D. Scholl Randall L. Cooley Charles and Delene Travella Bev Salo Janet Schrodt Martha Crawford Alfred E. and Esmeralda Mayes Treen Barbara Anthony Schultz Robert A. Schroll William Cunahan Ralph G. and D. Kay Tripp Arlene Sealey Paul V. Schulz and Edward J. Carney Jeanne De Haas Dr. Michael and Mary H. Trueblood Kate Seeman Bruce R. Schwartz Red Dornberg Robert F. and Louise E. Tucker Arthur Shapiro C. Thomas and Shannon Schwartz Alice Downey Toinette Tucker Jack Shastid Dr. Donald and Barbara Schwartz William Dreier, Jr. Nancy S. Turner John Curtis Sheehy Ron L. and Barbara A. Scott Wenzel Dvornik Richard and Sonya Urquhart Clifford Sievert Patricia Scully Jean Englund Helen R. Vance Anna Silverberg Connie Seeskin Helen Vance Fanning Judy Vanderlip Mary Ann Smith Joseph J. and Michelle L. Semeister Jamie B. Fields Kathryn S. Vano and Edward Michael J. Soy Dr. and Mrs. George D. Sexton Carl I. Gettig Finnegan Cathie Spencer Brian and Terre C. Shack Elizabeth Hanrahan Elois Veltman Don Stephen Robert A. and Audrey G. Shade Laural Harden Leonard A. and Sherri F. Venditti Beatrice Stone Charlotte V. Shafer Earl R. (Bob) Hastings Carl Vitner James Stryker Lyn M. Sherman Edith Nash Hellerman Charles K. and Diana L. Wagener Herb Tomes Deborah L. Shibley Anne Henderson James R. and Roberta Eveland Walker Francis (Frank) A. Thomas Larry Shinsato Gloria Henes Valorie Walker Frances Threlfall Dr. Margaret Shively Debra L. Hill Ann Wallin Eileen Unger Richard D. and Jennifer M. Short Malcolm K. Hill Raymond E. Walton Robert Ward Ed and Maryann Simanek Edward Hofmann Linda M. Walton Marilyn Warren Mary A. Simmons Ian Jack John S. and Neville Ward Janet Wayock Giselle Simonds MaryGrace LaPierre Kennedy Pamela J. Waugh Dr. Tim Whalen Jocelyn L. Slatin Jan Kirkpatrick Sharol Candace Way Gary (Joseph) White Edmund R. and Carolyn G. Sledzik Dr. Allen Leventhal Robert and Heike Wehrle Rita Wittpenn Tiffany M. Slone Virginia Lipschultz Hilde Weihermann Evelyn Worsham Dr. Bruce F. Smith Janet Logan’s Mother Jean S. Weiss Joanne Smith Kathi McCord Michael A. and Teresa L. Whalen James E. and Esther A. Snowden Irene Mann J. Jeremy T. and Myrna-Jane F. Joseph H. and Karen L. Sofield Shirley Manning Whatmough Julia Souhup Galin Meloni Arvilla White Dale and Mary Sparks Sarah Messick The uniqueness Francis Patrick and Diana D. White Stacie Spector John Milloni Kelly Whiteman Karen Spey Jack Monarch of purebred dogs Jack A. Whitsel Marta Spry Skip Morgan Thomas R. and Mary B. Wickwire makes it easier to Fredeswinda Squicciarini Pat and Kathy Willer identify specific Elaine M. Squires Dr. James K. and Dollie Wilson Theodore P. and Mary Anne Stafford Ruth Winston functions of genes. Matt Stander Tannis Witherspoon Ronald L. and Rebecca S. Stanevich Phoebe R. Wolff Barbara Stebbins Stanford G. and Kay B. Woodard Gary and Jo Ann Steffes William and Elaine Woodson Charles A. and Claire K. Steidel Robert E. and Helen A. Wright Edith S. Stevens Mary L. Yeakey Pamela K. Stevens Ray L. and Carolyn Anne Young Arthur P. and Sharon R. Stewart Valerie Young and Roger A. Martin Robert Stillwagon Jeffrey H. and Eileen J. Zelmanow Jeannette Stimson Janet Ziech Eva M. Stock Stanley A. and Joan M. Zielinski Dr. Melissa S. Stormer Dr. Sara E. Zieverink Dr. William Storz Marcy L. Zingler Gary L. and Patricia A. Stowell Dr. Amy Suggars Liz Sullivan Zane K. Sullivan

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

March 21, 2003

The Board of Directors of American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying statements of evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial position of the American Kennel Club Canine financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the Health Foundation, Inc. (the “Foundation”) as of accounting principles used and significant estimates made December 31, 2002 and 2001 and the related statements by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial of activities and changes in net assets, functional expens- statement presentation. We believe that our audits pro- es and cash flows for the years then ended. These finan- vide a reasonable basis for our opinion. cial statements are the responsibility of the Foundation’s In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position on these financial statements based on our audits. of the Foundation as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 and We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing the results of its activities and its cash flows for the years standards generally accepted in the United States of then ended, in conformity with accounting principles America. Those standards require that we plan and per- generally accepted in the United States of America. form the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material mis- statement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, Certified Public Accountants

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STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

December 31, 2002 and 2001

ASSETS 2002 2001 Cash and cash equivalents (Note 1) $ 966,590 $ 869,165 Investments (Notes 1 and 2) 2,968,443 3,212,347 Dividend and interest receivable 20,203 24,566 Contributions receivable 458,776 394,442 Prepaid expenses 6,744 5,764 Furniture, fixtures and equipment, net (Notes 1 and 3) 44,177 53,761 Charitable remainder annuity trust receivable (Note 1) 75,395 72,413 Mailing lists, net (Note 1) — 9,981 TOTAL ASSETS $4,540,328 $4,642,439

LIABILITIES Accounts payable $ 111,090 $ 32,014 Grants payable (Notes 1 and 4) 2,095,744 1,788,681 Deferred contribution income 23,150 41,334 Amount due to broker 9,950 — TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,239,934 1,862,029

NET ASSETS Unrestricted (Note 1) (773,059) 109,852 Temporarily restricted (Notes 1 and 5) 2,023,033 1,621,155 Permanently restricted (Note 1) 1,050,420 1,049,403 TOTAL NET ASSETS 2,300,394 2,780,410

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $4,540,328 $4,642,439

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

For the Year Ended December 31, 2002 2002 Temporarily Permanently Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total REVENUES AND OTHER SUPPORT Contributions $ 294,278 $1,033,012 $ 1,017 $1,328,307 Contributions - American Kennel Club, Inc. (Note 7) 700,000 — — 700,000 Membership income — — — — Interest and dividend income 116,594 2,982 — 119,576 Net unrealized and realized investment losses (349,348) — — (349,348) Corporate sponsored events and conferences (Note 7) 255,078 20,500 — 275,578 Administrative support - American Kennel Club, Inc. (Note 7) 333,700 — — 333,700 Miscellaneous income 13,163 — — 13,163

NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS Satisfaction of program restrictions 654,616 (654,616) — — TOTAL REVENUES 2,018,081 401,878 1,017 2,420,976 AND OTHER SUPPORT

FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES Canine research and education 2,053,720 — — 2,053,720 Fund raising 314,603 — — 314,603 Organizational development 196,402 — — 196,402 General and administrative 336,267 — — 336,267 TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES 2,900,992 — — 2,900,992

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS (882,911) 401,878 1,017 (480,016) NET ASSETS, BEGINNING 109,852 1,621,155 1,049,403 2,780,410 NET ASSETS, ENDING $ (773,059) $2,023,033 $1,050,420 $2,300,394

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

For the Year Ended December 31, 2001 2001 Temporarily Permanently Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total REVENUES AND OTHER SUPPORT Contributions $ 279,504 $1,048,106 $ 6,572 $1,334,182 Contributions - American Kennel Club, Inc. (Note 7) 600,000 — — 600,000 Membership income 14,212 — — 14,212 Interest and dividend income 143,592 2,864 — 146,456 Net unrealized and realized investment gains (losses) (155,222) — — (155,222) Corporate sponsored events and conferences (Note 7) 349,461 3,980 — 353,441 Administrative support - American Kennel Club, Inc. (Note 7) 400,000 — — 400,000 Miscellaneous income 16,879 — — 16,879

NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS Satisfaction of program restrictions 312,189 (312,189) — — TOTAL REVENUES 1,960,615 742,761 6,572 2,709,948 AND OTHER SUPPORT

FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES Canine Research and education 1,776,608 — — 1,776,608 Fund raising 254,242 — — 254,242 Organizational development 177,030 — — 177,030 General and adminstrative 345,416 — — 345,416 TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES 2,553,296 — — 2,553,296

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS (592,681) 742,761 6,572 156,652 NET ASSETS, BEGINNING 702,533 878,394 1,042,831 2,623,758 NET ASSETS, ENDING $ 109,852 $1,621,155 $1,049,403 $2,780,410

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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STATEMENTS OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES

For the Year Ended December 31, 2002 2002 Canine Research Fund Organizational General and Total and Education Raising Development Administrative Expenses

Grants (Note 1) $1,624,926 $ — $ — $ — $1,624,926 Payroll and related expenses 151,204 120,985 93,564 123,331 489,084 Professional fees 90,319 3,123 10,590 122,138 226,170 Travel 18,999 15,347 6,216 10,814 51,376 Meetings 6,671 2,247 2,144 3,853 14,915 Conferences 54,891 56,154 6,671 — 117,716 Printing, telephone, postage and office 48,586 36,730 25,370 12,449 123,135 Equipment rental and repairs 8,914 7,083 5,646 4,650 26,293 Insurance — — — — — Rent and utilities 14,947 10,991 7,034 10,992 43,964 Marketing and advertising 3,564 17,469 5,159 23,803 49,995 Website design and expense 26,346 260 8,805 200 35,611 Membership expenses — 15,616 15,616 — 31,232 New development — 8,039 2,987 — 11,026 Promotional items purchased — 5,014 — — 5,014 Depreciation and amortization — 12,992 4,990 12,269 30,251 Miscellaneous 4,353 2,553 1,610 11,768 20,284

TOTAL $2,053,720 $314,603 $196,402 $336,267 $2,900,992

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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STATEMENTS OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES

For the Year Ended December 31, 2001 2001 Canine Research Fund Organizational General and Total and Education Raising Development Administrative Expenses

Grants (Note 1) $1,329,137 $ — $ — $ — $1,329,137 Payroll and related expenses 197,761 75,766 53,960 106,344 433,831 Professional fees 40,851 362 1,926 83,367 126,506 Travel 12,032 10,512 16,386 6,744 45,674 Meetings 3,398 543 722 9,329 13,992 Conferences 151,498 46,580 15,155 — 213,233 Printing, telephone, postage and office 37,786 39,947 38,201 20,993 136,927 Equipment rental and repairs 3,622 3,778 3,654 16,257 27,311 Insurance — — — 12,799 12,799 Rent and utilities — — — 45,240 45,240 Marketing and advertising — 14,625 6,316 24,190 45,131 Website design and expense — — 4,261 — 4,261 Membership expenses — 9,663 9,659 500 19,822 New development — 11,344 9,951 — 21,295 Promotional items purchased — 17,980 — — 17,980 Depreciation and amortization — 13,990 6,988 10,371 31,349 Miscellaneous 523 9,152 9,851 9,282 28,808

TOTAL $1,776,608 $254,242 $177,030 $345,416 $2,553,296

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Years Ended December 31, 2002 and 2001 2002 2001

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Increase (decrease) in net assets $ (480,016) $ 156,652 Adjustments to reconcile increase (decrease) in net assets to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 30,251 31,349 Non-cash contribution of securities (10,209) (31,898) Net unrealized and realized investment losses 349,348 155,222

Changes in assets and liabilities: Dividends and interest receivable 4,363 (8,836) Contributions receivable (64,334) (336,200) Prepaid expenses (980) — Accounts payable 79,076 (16,062) Grants payable 307,063 114,726 Charitable remainder annuity trust receivable (2,982) (2,864) Deferred contribution income (18,184) 41,334 Amount due to broker 9,950 (31,031)

Total adjustments 683,362 (84,260)

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 203,346 72,392

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of investments (1,767,850) (2,091,798) Proceeds from sale of investments 1,672,615 2,272,813 Purchase of furniture and equipment (10,686) (28,495)

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (105,921) 152,520 (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES

INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 97,425 224,912 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING 869,165 644,253 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - ENDING $ 966,590 $ 869,165 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION Cash paid during the year: Interest $ — $ — Income taxes $ — $ — The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2002 and 2001

NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES NATURE OF OPERATIONS The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation, Inc. (the “Foundation”), established February 21, 1995, is a not-for-profit orga- nization (exempt from Federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code) formed for the purpose of further- ing the advancement of knowledge of canine diseases and health care by clinical study, laboratory research and publication. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The financial statements of the Foundation have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. ESTIMATES In preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK The Foundation places its cash and cash equivalents with high-credit quality institutions. At times these balances may be in excess of the FDIC insurance limit. Cash and investments in money market funds and shares of registered investment companies are uninsured. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS The Foundation considers demand deposits and all highly-liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased as cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of the Statements of Cash Flows. INVESTMENTS Investments in mutual funds, commercial paper, marketable equity securities, and U.S. government obligations are stated at fair market value with both realized and unrealized gains and losses recognized in the Statements of Activities and Changes in Net Assets. CHARITABLE REMAINDER ANNUITY TRUST The Foundation is a beneficiary under a charitable remainder annuity trust agreement under which the donor is entitled to annuity payments for the remainder of his life. Upon the donor’s death, the assets in the trust will revert to the Foundation. The Foundation has reflected a receivable in the amount of $75,395 and $72,413 at December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively, in its Statements of Financial Position, representing the present value of the future benefits to be received by the Foundation. CONTRIBUTIONS The Foundation recognizes contributions received, including all unconditional promises to give, as revenues in the period received at their fair values. Conditional promises to give are recognized as revenues when the conditions on which they depend are substantially met. The Board of Directors has predicated funding for certain grants on receiving a stipulated amount of donor support. Pledges received on these grants are considered conditional pledges and are not included in revenue until the required donor support level has been obtained. As of December 31, 2002 and 2001, there were $-0- and $276,976, respectively, of conditional pledges made on grants not meeting the required donor support level. Cash contributions received on these grants are shown on the Statements of Financial Position as Deferred Contribution Income. CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS Contributions receivable reflected on the Statements of Financial Position are expected to be received within one year. Contributions receivable are stated at the amount management expects to collect from outstanding balances. Management provides for probable uncollectible amounts through a charge to operations and a credit to a valuation allowance based on its assessment of the current sta- tus of individual accounts. Balances that are still outstanding after management has used reasonable collection efforts are written off through a charge to the valuation allowance and a credit to contributions receivable. The Foundation considers contributions receiv- able to be fully collectible; accordingly, no allowance for doubtful accounts is required. FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT Purchased property and equipment are carried at cost. Donated property and equipment are carried at the approximate fair value at the date of donation. Depreciation is computed using primarily the straight-line method. Depreciation charged to operations was $20,271 and $17,373 in 2002 and 2001, respectively. MAILING LISTS Mailing lists, representing in-kind contributions to the Foundation, are recorded at their fair value at the date of contribution. Amortization is being calculated on the straight-line method over three years. Amortization charged to expense was $9,980 and $13,976 in 2002 and 2001, respectively. GRANTS Unconditional single or multi-year grants are considered incurred and charged to expense at the time of approval by the Board of Directors. Any grant cancellations approved by the Board of Directors are recognized at the time of approval. The Board of Directors has predicated funding for certain grants on receiving a stipulated amount of donor support. These grants are considered incurred and charged to expense when the donor support level has been obtained. As of December 31, 2002 and 2001 there were $373,317 and $1,310,885 respectively of proposed grants not meeting the required donor support level. NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets include contributions and investment income that will be used to fund canine research and educational pro- grams designated by the Board of Directors. Temporarily restricted net assets are those whose use has been limited by donors to a specific time period or purpose. Permanently restricted net assets have been restricted by donors to be maintained by the Foundation in perpetuity. Investment income from permanently restricted net assets is unrestricted. ADVERTISING COSTS The cost of advertising is expensed as incurred.

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MEMBERSHIP EXPENSES All costs related to acquiring new members are expensed as incurred. FUNCTIONAL ALLOCATION OF EXPENSES The costs of providing the various programs and activities have been summarized on a functional basis in the Statements of Activities and the Statements of Functional Expenses. Accordingly, certain costs have been allocated among the programs and supporting services benefitted. RECLASSIFICATIONS Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year classifications.

NOTE 2 INVESTMENTS Investments in mutual funds, commercial paper, marketable equity securities and U.S. government obligations with readily deter- minable fair values are reported at their fair values in the Statements of Financial Position. Investments are comprised of the following: 2002 2001 Mutual funds $ 991,867 $1,375,318 Commercial paper 310,215 308,490 Marketable equity securities 332,554 574,591 U.S. government obligations 1,324,022 953,948 Other 9,785 —

$2,968,443 $3,212,347

NOTE 3 FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT Furniture, fixtures and equipment consisted of the following : 2002 2001 Furniture, fixtures and equipment $ 134,454 $ 123,767 Less accumulated depreciation (90,277) (70,006) Furniture, fixtures and equipment, net $ 44,177 $ 53,761 NOTE 4 GRANTS PAYABLE Grants payable are scheduled to be disbursed as follows: 2003 $1,391,910 2004 563,602 2005 140,232 $2,095,744

NOTE 5 TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS 2002 2001 Specific canine research $1,947,638 $1,548,742 Annuity trust agreement (for future periods) 75,395 72,413 Total temporarily restricted net assets $2,023,033 $1,621,155 Temporarily restricted net assets were released for research related to the study of specific diseases.

NOTE 6 LEASES The Foundation leases office space under an operating lease agreement which expires in May 2004. The Foundation also leases cer- tain office equipment under an operating lease agreement which expires in September 2004. Rent expense under these operating leases totaled $41,080 and $39,585 in 2002 and 2001, respectively. The minimum future rents payable for these operating leases are: 2003 $41,425 2004 19,357 Total $60,782

NOTE 7 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS During 2002, the American Kennel Club, Inc., (“the Club”) contributed funds totaling $1,136,200 consisting of a general contribution of $700,000, administrative support of $333,700 and $102,500 for Search and Rescue research. In 2001, the Club provided funds totaling $1,050,000 consisting of a general contribution of $600,000, administrative support of $400,000 and $50,000 for the National Parent Club conference. The Foundation’s employees are covered under the Club’s medical and pension plans as a related organization. The defined benefit pension plan, administered by the Club, is currently overfunded and therefore no pension expense is recorded in the accompanying Statements of Activities. NOTE 8 - SUBSEQUENT EVENT Subsequent to year-end, the Foundation has decided to relocate its office to the American Kennel Club’s operation center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The move is expected to be completed by July 2003. The cost of the move together with other related expenses is estimated to be approximately $115,000 and will be reflected in the 2003 financial statements.

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THANK YOU

The AKC Canine Health Foundation would like to acknowledge the support and dedication of those who attended various fundraising events throughout 2002. When people come together for a cause such as canine health, the small contributions of many make a definite difference and greatly further the mission of the Foundation. We appreciate the individuals whose presence enhanced our events, and whose enthusiasm helped to make each one a success. This special thanks goes to everyone who has sat down to a dinner, taken to the dance floor, held up a hand for an auction item, bought a raffle ticket, or engaged in conversation with another guest to talk about the dogs we love. 13643 coverAC2 5/21/03 11:52 AM Page 1

Street Address: AKC Canine Health Foundation The American Kennel Club Building 5580 Centerview Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27606-3390

Mailing Address: AKC Canine Health Foundation P.O. Box 37941 Raleigh, North Carolina 27627-7941

Phone 888.682.9696 Fax 919.334.4011 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.akcchf.org