|
|
American Humane Association Announces 2009 Pets & Pals Photo Contest™ WinnersDenver (September 16, 2009)Earlier this summer, American Humane’s annual Pets & Pals Photo Contest™ called for pictures of animals, people and children in a variety of settings and received thousands of entries of amazing photographs from across the country. But in the end, Mark Rogers of San Francisco, Calif., and Linda Wilsey of Pacific Grove, Calif., took top honors and will each receive a $1,000 grand prize. Rogers’ photo, “Give Me Paw,” captures a playful moment with a Maltese, raising its paw in a high-five toward the camera. Wilsey’s photo “Gizmo: ‘Adopt Me!’” shows a small terrier with its nose poking imploringly through a shelter enclosure’s metal bars. In addition to selecting the grand prize recipients, the organization awarded prizes in each of four categories: Pets, People & Pets, Down on the Farm and Shelter Life. Category winners will each receive $500. Grand Prize Winner Grand Prize Winner – Shelter Life Category Winner – Pets Category Winner – People & Pets Category Winner – Down on the Farm Category Winner – Shelter Life About American Humane Founded in 1877, the American Humane Association is the only national organization dedicated to protecting both children and animals. Through a network of child and animal protection agencies and individuals, American Humane develops policies, legislation, curricula and training programs to protect children and animals from abuse, neglect and exploitation. The nonprofit organization, headquartered in Denver, raises awareness about The Link® between violence to people and violence to animals, as well as the benefits derived from the human-animal bond. American Humane’s regional office in Los Angeles is the exclusive authority behind the “No Animals Were Harmed”® end-credit disclaimer on film and TV productions, and American Humane’s office in Washington, D.C., is an advocate for child and animal protection at the federal and state levels. The American Humane® Certified™ farm animal program is the nation’s original independent certification and labeling program for humanely raised food (www.thehumanetouch.org). American Humane meets the strong, comprehensive standards of the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance, has been awarded the Independent Charities of America’s “Best in America” Seal of Approval, has met the stringent standards for financial efficiency and accountability required by the American Institute of Philanthropy to qualify as a Top-Rated Charity, and has received a 3-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s premier independent charity evaluator. Visit www.americanhumane.org to learn more. ### |
 |
|
|
||
|
Powered by Convio |
