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American Humane Society Hosts 14th Annual Hero Dog

Awards Honoring Heroes On Both Ends Of The Leash

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

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