WOOF! American Humane Society Opens Nominations for 16th Annual Hero Dog Awards

PALM BEACH, FL – American Humane Society, the country’s first national animal welfare organization, announced the launch of its 16^th Annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards®. This nationwide search celebrates the most courageous and inspiring dogs from across the country.

Past honorees have been ordinary dogs that do extraordinary things, including serving on the frontlines as working and military dogs, saving lives, assisting their human companions, and making a lasting impact on the wellbeing of communities everywhere.

“For 16 years, the American Humane Hero Dog Awards have celebrated the extraordinary courage, loyalty and compassion of dogs whose stories inspire us all and reflect the very best of the human-animal bond,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of American Humane Society. “These remarkable dogs exemplify bravery, devotion, and unwavering service, reminding us of the life-changing connection between people and animals. Their impact is powerful, their love is unconditional, and their stories embody the mission and heart of American Humane Society every single day.”

People across the U.S. can nominate their most heroic furry friends at americanhumane.org/herodogawards. Nominations will be accepted ​now through June 30 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

This year’s five award categories include:

Law Enforcement and First Responder Dogs

Service and Guide/Hearing Dogs

Therapy Dogs

Military Dogs (Sponsored by Nubz)

Emerging Hero and Shelter Dogs (Sponsored by Trupanion)

Each year, the Hero Dog Awards honor exceptional dogs from around the country. Following a public voting period, finalists are recognized during a special awards celebration honoring their remarkable contributions and inspiring stories.

For more information about the American Humane Hero Dog Awards®, visit americanhumane.org/herodogawards. To learn about sponsorship opportunities, email herodoginfo@americanhumane.org.

About American Humane Society

With offices in Palm Beach and Washington, DC, American Humane Society is the United States’ first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare, helping to verify the humane treatment of more than one billion animals across the globe each year. Founded in 1877, American Humane Society has been at the forefront of virtually every major advancement in the humane movement to rescue, care for and protect animals. For more information or to support our life-changing work, please visit AmericanHumane.org, follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram and subscribe to our channel on YouTube for the latest breaking news and features about the animals with whom we share our Earth.