The Miles the Mutt Merit Award

The MMM Award was created through the MMM Foundation to recognize rescue dogs competing at the AKC National Agility Competition, with the hope of growing to more AKC events. 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 these rescues 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. 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 agility, other dog sports, horse training, and the business world in The New York Times.

The Future of
The MMM Award

Started in 2025, the MMM Award was officially integrated into the American Kennel Club for the 2026 National Agility Competition. The top rescue dog in all regular and preferred height divisions - 10 MMM Award winners total - received a rosette and a $200 donation to the rescue or shelter of their choice.

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 secures donations for shelters/rescue organizations in addition to awarding a ribbon to the winner.

The future is limitless for rescue dogs and the humans who support them, and we hope to continue the growth of the MMM Award through both your generous donations and any other official organizations who would like to incorporate it into their dog sports. From agility to lure coursing and all the dog sports in between, you can find rescue dogs everywhere, and we want to celebrate them wherever they are.