Every dog really does have his day. Or in this case, hers. Roselle, the guide dog who led her blind master safely down 78 flights of stairs following the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, has been named the top American Hero Dog at the world’s first American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards™, presented by cesar® canine cuisine. Roselle, who passed away this summer, was honored at the Hero Dog Awards with her master, Michael Hingson, and Guide Dog Africa.
Each of the eight finalists received $5,000 to be donated to one of American Humane Association’s charity partners, which include The Pine Street Foundation, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Dogs for the Deaf, National Fire Dog Monument, U.S. War Dog Association, National Search Dog Alliance, Canine Companions for Independence, and Paws & Effect. Roselle won an additional $10,000 for Guide Dogs for the Blind.
The 400,000 public votes that were cast helped reach the charitable goal of a $200,000 donation by cesar® canine cuisine to American Humane Association, which will support therapy dogs to continue helping people in need across America.
Cesar® Canine Cuisine also launched an additional effort to support American Humane Association and work with therapy dogs, announcing that the company will donate $1 to the nonprofit for every “like” they receive on the Cesar Facebook page, up to $20,000. The public can help reach this goal by going to Facebook.com/cesar.
PremieresNovember 11, 2011
on Hallmark Channel
Voting is over for the 2011 Hero Dog Awards. Be sure to tune in to the Hallmark Channel on November 11 to see the Hero Dog Awards™ broadcasted nationwide!
The American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards is only one of our many valliant programs.
Since 1877 the historic American Humane Association has been at the forefront of every major advancement in protecting children, pets and farm animals from abuse and neglect. Today we're also leading the way in understanding human-animal interaction and its role in society.
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American Humane Association's Hero Dog Awards™ serve as a catalyst to further advance society's understanding of the power of the human-animal bond. Dogs are an invaluable part of our lives; as companion animals, service and therapy animals, animal soldiers, police officers and first responders and emerging heroes. American Humane Association advocates for the American values of caring, compassion and hope.
Because of our shared belief that the relationship we share with our dogs can improve every day life, American Humane Association and cesar® canine cuisine are working together to spread the love. Help us with your vote, your donation or your membership!
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