Fred has been fostering Weims for Heartland Weimaraner Rescue for several years now. All of them are sent to wonderful homes not only in Missouri and Kansas but also to other states, and even Canada! Fred's great experience allows him to evaluate each foster with precision and determine what kind of people to look for to make the adoption a real success for both the dog and the new owners. However, most often the success stories are a united effort - it is sometimes amazing how many people are involved in helping a dog find and then get to his or her forever home, and all of the rescuers deserve big hearty THANKS.
Have a look at Freddy's former and present foster kids and read about their exciting lives with their new families!

There is a relatively recent program by AKC that many people do not know about. ILP program allows most dogs handled by breed rescue organizations to become eligible to participate in many AKC performance events at the same level as dogs that are spayed or neutered with full or limited registration AKC papers. We encourage everyone that gets a rescue from the club to join us and several have. I think that is wonderful. And I hope the ILP program will make that even better for people in the future that get rescues by including them in trials that they would not have been eligible to enter before.

Indefinite Listing Privilege (ILP)

Note: A fee of $10 was instituted, effective January 1, 2003, for Indefinite Listing Privilege transfers or duplicate certificates.

What Is the Indefinite Listing Privilege Program (ILP) and What Can It Do For You and Your Dog?

The Indefinite Listing Privilege Program (ILP) is designed to allow dogs that are ineligible for registration, but are distinguishable as a member of an AKC registrable breed, to participate in AKC Companion and Performance Events. The AKC Events that a dog enrolled in the ILP program can participate in are:

Agility Trials (All Breeds)
Obedience Trials (All Breeds)
Tracking Tests (All Breeds)
Herding Tests & Trials ( Herding Breeds, Rottweilers & Samoyeds)
Earthdog Trials (Small Terriers & Dachshunds)
Hunt Tests (Most Sporting Breeds & Standard Poodles)
Lure Coursing (Sighthounds)
Junior Showmanship (All Breeds)

Once enrolled in the ILP program, entering AKC events is as easy as with a registrable dog. The only difference is that instead of an AKC registration number, you would list the dog's ILP number on the Entry form.

How can you apply for enrollment into the program?

Applications for enrollment into the Indefinite Listing Program can be downloaded (link to downloadable ILP form) or by emailing ILP@akc.org. When requesting a form via email please include your name and current mailing address. The information that must be submitted with the ILP application is:

A Completed ILP application
2 Color photographs of your dog. One standing in profile, one head on showing the facial characteristics of the dog.
Proof from a Veterinarian that the dog has been spayed/neutered.
A 25-dollar application fee.

Once compiled, the ILP Application and additional information should be mailed to:

The American Kennel Club/ILP
P. O. Box 37933
Raleigh, NC 27627-7933

If after review it is determined that the dog is not eligible for enrollment in the program, the 25-dollar fee will be returned to the applicant.

Enrollment in the Indefinite Listing program is not to be construed as an alternative form of registration, but rather, as a listing so that dog who are ineligible for AKC registration may participate in AKC Companion and Performance Events. An ILP may be cancelled for cause.

Over 2000 dogs were granted ILP numbers in the year 2001, and The American Kennel Club awarded over 2000 AKC titles to ILP dogs in that same year. Enrollment in the ILP program is easy and the benefits for you and your dog are endless.

For more information or questions about the ILP program contact ILP@akc.org

From the AKC ILP page: http://www.akc.org/registration/ilpex.cfm

I hope this will help people consider a rescue coming into their life.