American Rat Terrier Association/ARTA

ARTA is the UKC National Parent Breed Club with members, owners and fanciers in mind. This is YOUR Club. We continue to grow through your support and contributions. Our club's goals are to support UKC as our registry of preference; breed according to our official UKC Breed Standard; preserve this American bred working Terrier; avoid breeding stock with known health/genetic problems; to encourage and promote our members who exhibit, train, and show their dogs; to support and encourage formation of regional UKC Rat Terrier Breed Clubs; and to seek and establish the Rat Terrier as a nationally recognized breed by Major Kennel/Registry Associations.

We encourage all owners of Rat Terriers to join the AMERICAN RAT TERRIER ASSOCIATION (ARTA).  We work hand in hand with the UNITED KENNEL CLUB (UKC) and fellow club members to protect the FUTURE of this American Developed Breed.  Your support means a lot to us and this is where you can make a difference.

Once a member, you will receive a welcome packet and receive our bi-monthly newsletter.  You are also invited to join our online ARTA-LIST where members communicate and discuss matters that affect and pertain to our breed and club.

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APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP:

1st Member: __________________________________________________________________

2nd Member: _________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ________________________________________________________________

Phone #: __________________________Email:_____________________________________

Kennel Name (if any): _____________________________________________________________________

Number of dogs owned: ________________________________________________

Rat Terrier ___________________________ (Other Breed):_______________________

Are you a Breeder? _______Yes ______ No Pet Owner? _________ Yes _______ No

Do you belong or have belonged to any other kennel or specialty club(s)?___Yes____ No

If so, please list clubs, offices and dates held: ___________________________________

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Are you presently in good standing with UKC? ____________ Yes _________ No

Please list any ARTA members for references: ________________________________________

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I have read, signed and agreed to abide by the American Rat Terrier Association's Code of Ethics which will be placed on file with ARTA. I have also enclosed my annual membership dues of

$ ______ along with this membership form and a signed copy of the ARTA Code of Ethics. Please accept my name for consideration in the American Rat Terrier Association.

Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _______________

2nd Signature: _______________________________________ Date:______________

Please check one:

I give permission to share my information with other ARTA members Yes _____No____

ARTA membership's are as follows:

Family/Dual Membership - $ 25.00 - run per calendar year (Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st.)

( 2 persons - 2 votes - per household - aged 18+)

Single Membership - $20.00 - run per calendar year (Jan.1st - Dec.31st).

( 1 person - 1 vote - aged 18+)

Junior Membership - $10.00 and run per calendar year (Jan. 1st � Dec. 31st).

(persons under 18 � no rights to vote or hold office)

Associate/Member Club - $20.00 � run per calendar year (Jan. 1st � Dec. 31st).

(associated UKC - ARTA affiliated clubs - entitled to privileges of a single member.)

(All Club Newsletters are emailed unless otherwise requested.)

ARTA is now offering a promotional discount for first time members (for one year only) at $10 for a single membership and $15 for a Family/Dual Membership (2 persons - 2 votes age 18+)

SEND YOUR APPLICATION, SIGNED CODE OF ETHICS AND FEES TO:
 
Stacy McWilliams
817 Morwood Road
Apt 1
Telford, PA 18969


Please allow 10 - 14 days for membership processing.  You should receive a membership welcome email within that time which will be followed by a welcome packet with more ARTA information.  If you do not receive your welcome email within 2 weeks, please contact Gail Holloway at
[email protected] to confirm receipt of your application.

Thank you for your continued support!

From your ARTA Board of Directors