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American Humane Society Hosts 14th Annual Hero Dog

Awards Honoring Heroes On Both Ends Of The Leash

On January 8, competition that searches for and recognizes America’s rebrand, including a refreshed logo, a new website, and
American Humane standout dogs in five categories: therapy dogs, service an updated tagline: “Rescue. Care. Protect.” To reflect the
Society, the United and guide dogs, military dogs, law enforcement and first organization’s expanding global efforts in animal welfare
States’ first national responder dogs, and emerging hero/shelter dogs. and conservation, it has also introduced an international
humane organization, Beginning in June, Americans nominated hundreds of arm as Global Humane Society.
held the 14th Annual inspiring dogs from across the country and five semifinalists “The Hero Dog Awards offers an opportunity for
Hero Dog Awards at in each of the five categories were chosen. After a competitive Americans to come together and celebrate remarkable
The Breakers in Palm public voting process, the field of 25 was narrowed down to dogs who make a lasting mark on our lives,” said Dr.
Beach and honored five five incredible finalists. The winner, Bo, was then selected Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane
dogs with remarkable by a blue-ribbon judging panel. Bo is a year-and-a-half-old Society. “We were thrilled to honor Bo and the Hero Dog
stories. All proceeds bloodhound in the Law Enforcement and First Responder Awards finalists and to kick off the new era of American
raised went towards category who has rescued several missing people and helped Humane Society.”
American Humane police apprehend criminals using his keen sense of smell and Thank you to our sponsors, American Airlines, Coleman
Society’s work rescuing tracking skills. All Natural Meats, Lulu’s Fund, Pets Best and Sam Rose, who
animals affected by the The Hero Dog Awards Gala was hosted by longtime have generously sponsored our award categories for the event.
California wildfires. American Humane Society ambassadors, Christie For more information about the American Humane Hero
The Hero Dog Brinkley and Carson Kressley. During the event, Dog Awards , visit HeroDogAwards.org.
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Awards is a nationwide American Humane Society also announced a significant Photo Credit: Getty Images

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