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PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
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American Humane,
the country’s first national humane organization, hosted the
American Humane Hero Dog Awards Gala, chaired by
internationally renowned philanthropist, Lois Pope, at the
glamorous Eau Palm Beach Resort in Manalapan, Florida on
November 11, 2022. The star-studded event, featuring
international music legend Michael Bolton and celebrity host
and emcee Carson Kressley, honored the seven category
winners of the 2022 Hero Dog Awards and ultimately revealed
Ethan as the top American Humane Hero Dog.
“The Hero Dog Awards were created to honor some of the
world’s most extraordinary heroes,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert,
president and CEO of American Humane. “This year’s finalists
have gone above and beyond the call of duty, saving lives on
the battlefield, comforting children, and seniors, and
inspiring us to overcome our own challenges. All are heroes,
but I am overjoyed to congratulate Ethan on winning this
year’s top title. We hope his story will encourage people to
value our animal friends and recognize the healing power of
the human-animal bond.”
Based on more than one million votes by the American public
and the deliberations of a VIP panel of dog experts and
celebrity animal lovers, Ethan who was left for dead on a
cold January day in 2021 and was nominated in the Shelter
Dogs category sponsored by Lulu’s Fund, was named this
year’s American Hero Dog, the highest honor in all the
canine world. Also in attendance at the gala were the other
category winners of the 2022 Hero Dog Awards including:
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K9 Riggs, the 2022 Law Enforcement and Detection Hero Dog
from Kenosha, Wisconsin
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Recon, the 2022 Service Hero Dog from Suffolk, Virginia,
sponsored by Window World
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Cole the Deaf Dog, the 2022 Therapy Hero Dog from Millville,
New Jersey, sponsored by American Airlines
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Iiken M090, the 2022 Military Hero Dog from Casa Grande,
Arizona
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Keb, the 2022 Search and Rescue Hero Dog from Edmonds,
Washington
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Kinley, the 2022 Guide/Hearing Dog from Austin, Texas
Attendees of the Gatsby-themed affair enjoyed music from
multiple Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Michael
Bolton, as well as entertainment provided by the Danny Beck
Band. Emmy-winning television star Carson Kressley, who
hosted the inaugural broadcast of the Hero Dog Awards,
returned to host the 12th annual event.
Sponsors and notable guests, including gala chair Lois Pope;
American Humane Chairman John Payne and, wife, Nancy Payne;
American Humane board members Dawn Assenzio, Amanda Bowman,
Nelva Bryant, Sharon Jablin, Rear Admiral Tom Kearney
(ret.), Herb Krauss, Marilyn Pelstring, Larry Strickland,
Abigail Trenk and David Webb, among multitudes of others,
walked the red carpet and greeted each of the Hero Dogs.
Ethan and all the category winners will be featured in a
special Hero Dog Awards broadcast, airing on Circle Network
on December 6 at 9 p.m. ET. The show will be sure to delight
and inspire dog lovers across the country.
About American Humane
American Humane is the country’s first national humane
organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal
welfare, overseeing 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 145 years has been at the forefront of
virtually every major advance in the humane movement. For
more information or to support our lifesaving work, please
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