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Singer SPotlight from page 1 here at American Humane. It was an honor to have her join Category winners from each area:
us as we celebrated these heroes on both ends of the leash,” Maverick, the 2023 Therapy Dog and Hero Dog of the
glitzy gala presented by said Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Year, from St. Robert, Mo., sponsored by The Brady Hunter
Lois Pope and the Lois Humane. “And it’s a real pleasure to welcome back fantastic Foundation
Pope LIFE Foundation longtime host and animal lover Carson Kressley to our gala Buda, the 2023 Military Hero Dog from Oceanside,
b r o u g h t t o g e t h e r in Palm Beach. Carson is a committed ambassador for all Calif., sponsored by American Airlines
celebrity animal animals, and especially our hero dogs.” Raina, the 2023 Emerging Shelter and Hero Dog from
l ove rs—i nc l u di n g The American Humane Hero Dog Awards is an annual, Perkasie, Pa., sponsored by Lulu’s Fund. Raina was honored
Nicollette Sheridan, nationwide competition that recognizes America’s standout posthumously after succumbing to old age just weeks before
Jennie Garth, Donna working dogs – often ordinary dogs who do extraordinary the awards.
Mills, Monica Seles, things – such as saving lives on the battlefield, lending Poppy, the 2023 Law Enforcement and First Responder
and others. The event sight or hearing to a human companion, or helping people Hero Dog from Columbia, S.C., sponsored by Ethos
was held to honor the achieve their goals. Veterinary Health
five category winners Americans nominated hundreds of inspiring dogs from Moxie, the 2023 Service and Guide/Hearing Hero Dog
of the 2023 Hero Dog across the country. From there, five semifinalists in five from Ballwin, Mo., sponsored by Miter Foundation
Awards. categories were chosen to meet the American public, who
Maverick – a voted for their favorite four-legged hero.
lifesaving therapy dog
for the United Services
Organization (USO) – Christie Brinkley and Carson
took home the night’s Kressley. Photo by Capehart
top honors as 2023 Photography
American Humane Hero
Dog of the Year.
“We are thrilled that Christie Brinkley cohosted the 13th
Annual Hero Dog Awards. Christie has spent her entire life
advocating for animal welfare and that’s exactly what we do

Robin Ganzert (middle), Chase Leamer and K9 Buda with U.S. Coast Guard team. Photo by Getty Images

Robin Ganzert and Christie Marilyn Pelstring and Peter
Brinkley. Photo by Getty Fineman. Photo by Capehart
Images Photography

Joe McNamara, Janet Levy, Max
Gail Worth, Frank Orenstein, Christine McNamara. Photo by Capehart Kelly Brownfield, Maverick, and Christie
Lynn. Photo by Capehart Photography Photography Brinkley. Photo by Getty Images
K9 Buda with Chase Leamer and family. Photo by
Capehart Photography

Helen Patton, David Webb, Astrid Webb. Photo by
Capehart Photography Real Housewives of Miami’s
Julia Lemigova and Adriana
Captains-M&M de Moura. Photo by Capehart Katie Harris and Moxie, Kelly Brownfield and Maverick, Robin Ganzert, Chase Leamer and
K9 Buda, Mark Tevepaugh and Poppy, Kristin Strouse (Raina’s owner). Photo by Getty Images
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