The Lancaster Kennel Club was recently recognized as a Centennial Club by the American Kennel Club, indicating that the club has been in existence for 100 years. Originally formed in 1921 as the Lancaster County Dog Protective Association, the organization became the Lancaster Kennel Club in 1945.

The club's foundations include responsible dog ownership. The group holds two conformation shows annually. This year's Agility Trials will be held in Palmyra on Saturday, Sept. 30, and Sunday, Oct. 1, and it is open to the public. On Sunday, Sept. 17, club members and their dogs will participate in the Amos Herr Community Festival, offering demonstrations and educational activities to promote responsible dog ownership.

Club members and their dogs are also involved with rescuing and rehoming, field trials, lure coursing, agility, obedience, rally, flyball, scent work, and dog breeding. The dogs also serve as family pets.

The Lancaster Kennel Club has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to local veterinary students. The club's current charitable focus is supporting the Lancaster County Sheriff's Department K-9 unit. General membership meetings take place at the Manheim Township Public Library and are open to the public.

For more information, visit http://www.lancasterkennelclub.org.