Press Release
More than 400,000 votes from animal lovers across the country have decided the top 21 semifinalists from a pool of nearly 400 candidates competing in the 2022 American Humane Hero Dog Awards®! One finalist is Jake (right), a dog from Ladson!
The American Humane Hero Dog Awards is an annual, nationwide competition that searches for and recognizes America's Hero Dogs – often ordinary dogs who do extraordinary things, whether it's saving lives on the battlefield, lending sight or hearing to a human companion, or helping people achieve their goals while contributing to their well-being.
“The Hero Dog Awards shines a bright light on man's best friend and celebrates the strength, hope and beauty that dogs bring to our lives,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane. “Like the voting public, we are captivated by the heartwarming stories of so many of these courageous canines and want to do everything in our power to help ensure they get the recognition they deserve.”
The second round of voting is now open to the public to establish the seven finalists who will be participating in this year's competition. The public is encouraged to visit www.HeroDogAwards.org between now and July 22nd to vote once per day in each of the seven Hero Dog categories.
After voting concludes, the top winner in each category will be honored at the star-studded American Humane Hero Dog Awards gala in Palm Beach on November 11th, and one special canine will be honored as this year's American Hero Dog.
The 2022 Hero Dog Awards categories include: Law Enforcement and Detection Dogs; Service Dogs; Therapy Dogs; Military Dogs; Search and Rescue Dogs; Guide/Hearing Dogs; and Shelter Dogs. Jake, the dog from Ladson, is in the Shelter Dogs category.
Notable 2022 dates:
- 2nd Round Voting: June 6 – July 22
- 3rd Round Voting: August 5 – September 13
