September 9, 2024 —
Voting is now open for the annual campaign to honor America’s top dogs.
WASHINGTON, D.C — Today, American Humane—the country’s first national animal welfare organization— is announcing the semi-finalists for its annual Hero Dog Awards and encouraging the public to vote for their favorite.
The Hero Dog Awards is a nationwide competition that searches for and recognizes America’s standout dogs in five categories: therapy dogs, service and guide dogs, military dogs, law enforcement and first responder dogs, and emerging hero dogs. Winners are 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.
“We are thrilled for all the incredible dogs that have been nominated for the Hero Dog Awards this year and were inspired by each and every story”, said Dr. Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of American Humane. “We cannot wait to celebrate the joy these canines bring to our lives and look forward to seeing the votes come in for the top dog.”
People across the U.S. can nominate their four-legged champions starting today at HeroDogAwards.org.
The following dogs are our semi-finalists:
- Law Enforcement and First Responder Dogs
- Bo from Gastonia, NC
- Charlie from Kansas City, KS
- Detective K9 Briggs from Lewisberry, PA
- Jacky from Portland, OR
- Layla from Indianapolis, IN
- Service and Guide/Hearing Dogs
- Coby from Wayland, MI
- Justice from Seffner, FL
- Percy from Meriden, CT
- Sampson from Sierra Vista, AZ
- Willow from Las Vegas, NV
- Therapy Dogs
- Archer from Stanhope, NJ
- Bogey from Miami, FL
- Dayo from Dublin, CA
- Oscar from Coral Springs, FL
- Pepper from Washington, DC
- Military Dogs
- Dasty from Green Bay, WI
- Ffancy from Barnegat, NJ
- John from San Antonio, TX
- Maci from Enid, OK
- Niki from Seattle, WA
- Emerging Hero and Shelter Dogs
- Cal from Hilton Head Island, SC
- Jerry Lee from Emory, TX
- Lieutenant Dan from New Richmond, OH
- Penny from Louisville, KY
- Tank from Naples, FL
Thank you to our sponsors, including Sam Rose, Pets Best and Lulu’s Fund. Without them, the 14th annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards® would not be possible. For more information about the American Humane Hero Dog Awards®, visit HeroDogAwards.org. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, email [email protected].
