Deadline Approaching for American Humane's Annual Hero Dog Awards Nominations
July 18 2024 - 10:39AM
Washington, D.C. (July 18, 2024) — The deadline is approaching for
the American Humane—the country’s first national animal welfare
organization—14th annual Hero Dog Awards. The nationwide
competition searches for and recognizes America’s standout dogs.
Winners are often ordinary four-legged companions that do
extraordinary things—including saving lives on the battlefield,
aiding their human best friend with sight or hearing, and overall
contributing to the wellbeing of people.
In 2023, two of the
finalists – including the winner, a Therapy Dog named Maverick,
were from Missouri! As a six-year-old, 150-pound Great Dane who
works with the USO, Maverick carries the weight of our nation’s
heroes’ traumas, emotions, and injuries, offering solace and
comfort. The other 2023 Hero Dog Award Finalist from
Missouri is Moxie! She is a service dog who consistently provides
invaluable assistance to her owner, who has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome,
a group of rare inherited conditions affecting connective
tissue.
“Through the Hero Dog
Awards, we honor and celebrate the immense hope, courage, and
quality of life that dogs bring to our lives,” said Dr. Robin
Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane. “We look forward to
sharing inspiring stories of these canines with the voting public
so we can give our hero dogs the recognition they truly
deserve.”
People across the U.S.
can nominate their four-legged champions at HeroDogAwards.org.
Submit your application
by Thursday, August 1, 20234 and if your dog has an extraordinary
story they could be recognized as an official Hero Dog!
About American
Humane: American Humane is the United States’ first
national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of
animal welfare, helping to verify the humane treatment of more than
one billion animals across the globe each year. Founded in 1877,
American Humane has been First to Serve™ the cause of animals and
for over 145 years has been at the forefront of virtually every
major advance in the humane movement. For more information or to
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- 2023 Hero Dog Awards Winner
- 2023 Hero Dog Award Finalist
Hero Dog Awards
American Humane
202-677-4227
herodoginfo@americanhumane.org