[ SHOWGSD-L ] DO YOU KNOW A CANINE HERO?????????
- From: "Peggy" <pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2009 23:48:01 -0400
DO YOU KNOW A CANINE HERO?
-- AKC Humane Fund Seeks Entries From Across the Nation
for 10th Annual Awards for Canine Excellence --
New York, NY - Just about every dog owner agrees that canines offer us
unlimited love and companionship no matter what hardships we face in
life. The AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) were
created to celebrate this special relationship between humans and their
dogs. Whether you know a dog who is a champion leg warmer at the foot of
his owner's bed at night or a hero who comforts others or one who saves
lives, an ACE nomination is a prestigious way to pay tribute to the
canines who devote their lives to making ours better.
Each Year ACE honorees are recognized nationally and five dogs are
chosen who have performed an exemplary act or series of acts, whether
large or seemingly small, that have significantly benefited a community
or individual. One award is given in the following five categories: law
enforcement, search and rescue, therapy, service, and exemplary
companion dog. Honorable Mentions are awarded to outstanding entries in
each category.
In addition to the prestige of being chosen from hundreds of entries,
each of the five honorees receives a cash award of $1,000, an engraved
sterling silver collar medallion and an all-expenses-paid trip for dog
and owner to Long Beach, Calif., to be honored at the ninth annual
AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in December 2009. The engraved names
of the five recipients will also be added to the ACE plaque that is on
permanent display in the AKC's Library in New York City. Dogs receiving
honorable mention will be awarded an engraved bronze medallion. All
entrants will receive an ACE Certificate of Recognition in
acknowledgement of their nomination.
Anyone, including the dog's owner or handler, may submit a nomination.
Submissions for the AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence for
2009 must include:
* A non-returnable, original photograph of the dog. Hi-resolution
electronic photos provided on a disc are permissible but not scans.
(electronic requirements: 300dpi and at least 5x7 inches or, 72dpi at
least 20x30 inches)
* A 500-word-or-less description of how the dog has demonstrated
excellence.
* Dog's call name, registered name if applicable, breed, age and sex.
* Owner/Nominator name(s), address, phone number. E-mail address if
available.
*Please note that to be considered, dogs are not required to be AKC
registered but must be an AKC recognized breed.
Nominations will be accepted until June 30, 2009 and should be sent to:
Ronald N. Rella: ACE Awards 2009
c/o The American Kennel Club Humane Fund
260 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, New York 10016
For more information about the ACE awards or to download a nomination
form visit http://www.akchumanefund.org
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The AKC Humane Fundsm, founded by the American Kennel Club(r) in 2008,
was created to unite a broad spectrum of animal lovers in promoting the
joy and value of responsible pet ownership through education, outreach
and grant-making. Through its programs, the AKC Humane Fund's goals are
to: support Parent Club Rescue activities; assist shelters for domestic
abuse victims that permit pets; provide resources for responsible dog
ownership education; contribute to non-profit organizations that support
its mission. Contributions to the AKC Humane Fund are fully tax
deductible as allowed by law under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code.
The American Kennel Club (AKC), proudly celebrates its 125th Anniversary
in 2009. Since 1884 the not-for-profit organization has maintained the
largest registry of purebred dogs in the world, and today its rules
govern more than 20,000 canine competitions each year. The AKC is
dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the
sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with
its nearly 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated
organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family
companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to protect the
rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership.
Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine
Health Foundation, AKC Companion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of
the Dog. For more information, visit www.akc.org.
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