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Although no longer in business, Luther Kennel adheres to the following ABKA code of ethics.
 
ABKA Code of Ethics
All ABKA member kennels subscribe to and are governed by the following Code of Ethics.  The ABKA Ethics Committee enforces this code and encourages inquiries should these standards not be met by a member kennel.
           
As a member of ABKA, I recognize that, in order to fulfill my obligations to the animals in my care, to my customers, to the pet care services industry, and to my community, both my business and personal life must be governed by honorable standards. Therefore, I solemnly pledge: 

• To provide conscientious care for the animals entrusted to me, being constantly attentive to their security, safety, and well being, and to place their welfare above all other business considerations.
• To take every opportunity to learn more about my profession and to improve my services.
• To deal honestly and fairly with the public, and to avoid misrepresentation of my services.
• To respect the confidence of every customer served.
• To place service to my customers and to the pet care services industry above personal gain.
• To avoid unfair competitive practices, any slander or defamation of my competitors, and actions or business practices that would result in dishonor upon or distrust of my competitors or of the pet care services industry in general.
• To support my association, its policies and programs, and to participate as fully as possible in its activities.
• To be respectful of, and to cooperate with the other professions and trades which operate within the pet industry, in every way consistent with my other responsibilities.
• To obey all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing animal care and business practices.
• To operate my business in such a manner as to reflect honor upon the pet care services industry within my local community.
• To encourage responsible pet ownership, and to promote, especially through the charitable programs of ABKA, an increased public awareness and acceptance of humane and noble animal programs.