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Meet the Winner of the 2023 American Humane Hero Dog Awards®

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월요일, 11월 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American Humane, the country's first national humane organization, unveiled the winner of the 13th annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards. Maverick, a 150-pound European Blue Great Dane in the Therapy Dogs category—which is sponsored by The Brady Hunter Foundation—has clutched the coveted title. The American Humane Hero Dog Awards is a nationwide competition that searches for and recognizes America's standout dogs in five categories: Therapy Dogs; Service and Guide Dogs; Military Dogs; Law Enforcement and First Responder Dogs; and Shelter Dogs.

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  • Congratulations to America's New Top Dog: Therapy Dog Maverick
    WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American Humane , the country's first national humane organization, unveiled the winner of the 13th annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards .
  • "We are so excited to name Maverick as American Humane's 2023 Hero Dog, a distinction that is well-deserved for him and his handler Kelly," said Dr. Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of American Humane.
  • "The American Humane Hero Dog Awards celebrate America's often unsung heroes," said philanthropist and platinum presenting sponsor Lois Pope.
  • Without them, the 2023 American Humane Hero Dog Awards would not be possible.

Five Courageous Canines Chosen to Compete for Honor of Becoming America's Top Dog

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목요일, 9월 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a public voting period in which animal lovers from across the country participated, a field of 25 courageous canines has been narrowed down to five finalists. These five dogs now advance to the final round of the 2023 American Humane Hero Dog Awards®. It's a nationwide competition that searches for and recognizes America's standout dogs in five categories. The 13th annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards® and Gala presented by Lois Pope and the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation, will culminate with a nationally televised event broadcast on A&E on Nov. 26 and fyi, on Thanksgiving Day.

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  • These five dogs now advance to the final round of the 2023 American Humane Hero Dog Awards® .
  • The five categories for 2023 are: Therapy Dogs; Service and Guide Dogs; Military Dogs; Law Enforcement and First Responder Dogs; and Shelter Dogs.
  • Buda (Oceanside, California): Military working dog Buda—a four-year-old German shorthaired pointer—bravely serves our country as one of only eighteen certified explosives-detection canines in the U.S. Coast Guard.
  • Ever since, this 13-year-old hero dog has served as a beautiful advocate for people and pets with special needs.

Carson Kressley and a Constellation of Human Stars to Honor Nation's Most Courageous Canines at the 2021 American Humane Hero Dog Awards®

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수요일, 9월 22, 2021
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  • Airy, MD
    SEARCH AND RESCUE HERO DOG OF THE YEAR: "Little Man"from Oklahoma City, OK
    SERVICE HERO DOG OF THE YEAR: "Sobee"from Holt's Summit, MO
    THERAPY HERO DOGOF THE YEAR:"Boone"from Hookstown, PA
    To read all the Hero Dogs' stories or for more information about the 2021 American Humane Hero Dog Awards, please visit www.herodogawards.org .
  • And because behind every hero pet is a hero vet or veterinary nurse, American Humane will also be announcing the winners of the 2021 American Humane Hero Veterinarian and Hero Veterinary Nurse Awards, sponsored by Zoetis Petcare (a U.S. business unit of Zoetis) at the Hero Dog Awards.
  • American Humane is the country's first national humane organization, founded in 1877.
  • Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter and to inquire about Hero Dog Awards sponsorship opportunities, please email Mari Harner at [email protected] .

Major Fundraising Challenge to Aid Animals in Need Launched With Help of Internationally Renowned Philanthropist Lois Pope

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수요일, 11월 20, 2019
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --In a remarkable effort to help animals wherever and whenever they are in need of rescue, protection, or aid, a major fundraising challenge has been launched with the help of a generous grant from internationally renowned philanthropist Lois Pope.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --In a remarkable effort to help animals wherever and whenever they are in need of rescue, protection, or aid, a major fundraising challenge has been launched with the help of a generous grant from internationally renowned philanthropist Lois Pope.
  • "Her generosity and vision has allowed us to reach tremendous numbers of those in need with life-changing, life-saving help.
  • About Lois Pope, The Lois Pope LIFE Foundation, Inc., and LIFE (Leaders in Furthering Education)
    As one of America's leading philanthropists, Lois Pope has positively impacted the lives of individuals at the local, national and international levels.
  • These organizations are the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation, Inc., Leaders In Furthering Education (LIFE), and the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation.

Four U.S. Military Dogs Receive Nation's Top Honors for Valor at the 2018 American Humane Lois Pope K-9 Medal of Courage Awards

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목요일, 5월 24, 2018
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Today is the perfect time to properly recognize their valiant sacrifices and contributions to our nation at the highest levels."

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  • Today is the perfect time to properly recognize their valiant sacrifices and contributions to our nation at the highest levels."
  • With Sergeant Dow at his side, Jag learned to detect deadly explosive devices and identify other threats to his platoon.
  • Today, through its Lois Pope LIFE Center for Military Affairs, the organization works to help active-duty members of the military and military animals.
  • These organizations are the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation, Inc., Leaders In Furthering Education (LIFE), and the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation.