Ethan was the shelter dog nominee — known for making a remarkable recovery after being dumped in a parking lot, sick and dying. Five standout dogs are helping to improve the lives of others — including in the areas of physical and mental health. Now they're being recognized nationally for their work.
The American Humane Hero Dog Awards announced the standouts to shed light on their remarkable efforts in a variety of areas. The organization, headquartered in Washington, D.C.
, was founded in 1877 and is the country’s first national humane organization committed to animals. The annual nationwide competition identifies America’s best dogs in five key categories: military dogs; law enforcement and first responder dogs; service and guide or hearing dogs; therapy dogs; and emerging hero and shelter dogs. VETERANS WITH PTSD GET ‘SIGNIFICANT’ BENEFITS FROM SERVICE DOGS, FIRST NIH-FUNDED STUDY FINDS Beginning in April, hundreds of dog owners across the country submitted the names of their pets for consideration for "Hero Dog.
" The winning dog in each category will be honored at a gala in Palm Beach, Florida, in November — where the animals will walk, sniff and run down a red carpet. Robin Ganzert, PhD, president and CEO of the American Humane Association, speaks on stage during the Sixth Annual American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards. The organization, headquartered in D.
C., will present the "Hero Dog" award this winter in Palm Beach, Florida. (Araya Diaz/Getty Images.
