Latest news with #HeroDogAwards
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
American Humane Society's 15th Annual Hero Dog Awards® Nominations Now Open
The 'Oscars for canines' returns to honor America's most heroic dogs for the 15th year WASHINGTON, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, American Humane Society, the country's first national animal welfare organization, announced the launch of its 15th annual Hero Dog Awards®. This nationwide search celebrates the most courageous and inspiring dogs from across the country. Past honorees have been ordinary dogs that do extraordinary things, including serving on the frontlines as working and military dogs, saving lives, assisting their human companions, and contributing significantly to the wellbeing of people everywhere. 'Through the Hero Dog Awards, we celebrate the incredible bond between humans and animals,' said Dr. Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of American Humane Society. 'We are proud to mark 15 years of sharing uplifting stories about heroes on both ends of the leash and giving these remarkable dogs the recognition they deserve.' Starting today, people across the U.S. can nominate their most heroic furry friends at This year's five categories include: Law Enforcement and First Responder Dogs Service and Guide/Hearing Dogs Therapy Dogs Military Dogs Emerging Hero and Shelter Dogs Each year, the Hero Dog Awards honor exceptional dogs from around the country. Following public voting, the program culminates in a gala awards show. Past celebrity participants include Carson Kressley, Christie Brinkley, Kyle Richards, Beth Stern, Kristen Chenoweth, and many others. For more information about the Hero Dog Awards®, visit to learn about sponsorship opportunities, email . About American Humane Society: American Humane Society 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 Society has been at the forefront of virtually every major advancement in the humane movement to rescue, care for and protect animals. For more information or to support our life-changing work, please visit follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram and subscribe to our channel on YouTube for the latest breaking news and features about the animals with whom we share our Earth. Contact: comms@
BBC News
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Hero Dogs: Meet the finalists of The Kennel Club awards
Five dogs have been named as finalists in The Kennel Club's Hero Dog Awards. They include a record blood donor, a retired police dog and a therapy award celebrates the positive impact our four-legged friends can have on our public can now vote for which dog they think should take the crown, and the winner will be announced at Crufts on 9 on to meet the dogs. Sharwood Sharwood is an eight-year-old Gordon Setter, and a record-breaker!He has donated blood more than 40 times, and his blood has helped critically ill and injured pets in need. His owner, Sue Mitchell, describes him as "amazing". Baloo Baloo was once a police dog, however in October 2018 she was injured whilst working on a crime scene. Sadly, Baloo ended up losing one of her legs. She retired from the police, but that hasn't stopped her working. Baloo now helps the College of Policing team, offering mental health support to serving officers. Louis Louis is an English Setter cross and his owner Nick's best friend. Nick and Louis recently took a remarkable journey across 3,000 miles of English coastline. They walked to raise money for duo braved difficult weather and challenging terrain, walking together for over seven months. Tilly At just four weeks old, Tilly and three other puppies were found abandoned. New Hope Animal Rescue took the puppies in and raised them until they were old enough to be who is now just nine months old, has registered as a therapy dog. She regularly visits care homes, schools, colleges and prisons for therapy visits, along with her owner Emily. Rosa And last, but certainly not least, Pomeranian Rosa who supports her eight-year-old owner Rozalyn. Rozalyn is a young carer for her brother Rory. Rosa gives Rozalyn a little bit of extra comfort whenever she feels anxious or worried. Rozalyn said, "Rosa is so special. I still get worried sometimes, but I feel happy with her." What makes your dog a hero? Let us know in the comments below.
