The Miles the Mutt Merit Award
The MMM Award was originally created to recognize All American Dogs competing at the AKC National Agility Competition. MMM is short for "Miles, Mutt, Merit," named after an inspirational rescue mutt who captured hearts worldwide after being featured in The New York Times. The annual MMM Award showcases the resilience of rescue dogs and raises funds for shelters and rescue organizations that help All Americans find their fur-ever homes.
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The Dog
Behind the Name
Miles was once considered "unadoptable." After being captured as a stray on the streets of Kentucky, he was brought to a shelter in Pennsylvania only to be to adopted and returned multiple times. But then Christine Longnecker visited that Pennsylvania shelter and heard him say, clear as day, that he "just wanted to be a good boy." Not only did that connection launch Christine on the path to becoming an animal communicator, but it also saved Miles' life and started his incredible journey to champion rescue dogs. A DNA test revealed he is a cattle dog, lab, hound, and border collie mix, but what is certain is that he is 100% a good boy. You can read more about his versatility in horse training, dog sports, and the business world in The New York Times.
The MMM Award
at NAC 2025
The first MMM Award will be presented at the AKC National Agility Championship (NAC) in Tulsa, OK on Saturday, March 15th. The All American Dog with the highest cumulative score after all three Nationals rounds at each of the 5 measured jump heights will receive the MMM Award ribbon and a $100 donation to the dog rescue organization/shelter of their choice.
The Future of
the MMM Award
The MMM Award was created to raise awareness about the merits of rescuing a dog. It takes a village to save just one dog's life, which is why the MMM Award committee secured donations for shelters/rescue organizations in the inaugural year of the program. We hope the smallest impact this award makes is in 2025, because the future is limitless for rescue dogs and the humans who support them.
The MMM is currently a non-recognized award, but we hope to officially partner with the AKC and other organizations in the future. If you or your organization would like to be involved in the future of the MMM Award, contact us today!
