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July 9, 2014
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TERRY BRADSHAW AND BETH STERN TO HEADLINE
2014 AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION HERO DOG AWARDS™
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Superstars to Shine Spotlight on America’s Four-legged Superheroes
---Fourth Annual Hero Dog Awards Premieres on Hallmark Channel this Fall
STUDIO CITY, June TK – American Humane Association and Hallmark Channel announced today that
sports legend, broadcaster, and actor Terry Bradshaw will join forces with TV personality and renowned
animal advocate Beth Stern to shine a spotlight on some of America’s top dogs as co-hosts of the 2014
American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards™. Celebrating the country’s most courageous canines, the
Hero Dog Awards will tape at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on September 27 and will be broadcast nationwide as a
two-hour special this fall on Hallmark Channel.
Presented by the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation, the American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards
program seeks to identify and recognize America’s canine heroes – dogs who do such extraordinary things as
rescuing the lost and injured; protecting our armed forces overseas; guiding the seeing-impaired; lending
comfort to the sick; exposing arson; detecting cancer; acting as loyal K-9 partners to our police men and
women; and simply enriching countless lives every day as our loving, faithful friends.
Hero dogs across the country have been nominated in eight categories: Law Enforcement Dogs, Military
Dogs, Arson Dogs, Search and Rescue Dogs, Guide/Hearing Dogs, Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and Emerging
Hero Dogs (for ordinary dogs who do extraordinary things). Following the first round of voting in which more
than 1 million ballots were cast, 24 spectacular semifinalists (the top three in each category) were chosen to
advance to the semifinals, in which eight finalists will be named to compete for the title of 2014 American
Hero Dog.
“For thousands of years, dogs have protected us, comforted us, and given us their unconditional love,”
said Mr. Bradshaw. “The least we can do is to honor them on their special night every fall. I’m proud to do my
part for our best friends.”
“I’ve been an animal lover my whole life and these animals deserve an extra-large helping of love,” said
Ms. Stern. “After all they’ve done for us, it is finally time for every dog to have his day, and I’m here to help.”
Finalists in each of the eight categories will be flown to Hollywood with two of their human friends to
the American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards gala in Los Angeles, where they will walk the red carpet,
conduct VIP interviews, and be honored at the awards show and black-tie gala, culminating with the
announcement of the 2014 American Hero Dog. Each of the eight finalists will win $1,500 for their chosen
charity selected from the contest’s list of 15 charity partners. The top winner will win an additional $5,000 for
their charity partner.
“We’re thrilled to have two American heroes – a sports hero and a hero to animals in need – serve as the
voices for those courageous canines who change and even save lives every day,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert,
president and CEO of American Humane Association. “Thank you for helping us turn a spotlight on these
remarkable animals.”
“Terry Bradshaw and Beth Stern share a deep love of animals and are passionate advocates for their
welfare, making them the perfect co-hosts of the 2014 Hero Dog Awards,” said Bill Abbott, president and CEO,
Crown Media Family Networks. “Each of them will bring a unique talent and sensibility to the program and we
are so pleased they will help us honor this year’s very special dogs, while also raising the overall profile of our
canine heroes everywhere.”
Bradshaw’s Impressive Background
Terry Bradshaw, the legendary Hall of Fame quarterback, has an impressive background. Bradshaw is
currently touring the country with his show, “Terry Bradshaw: America’s Favorite Dumb Blonde…A Life in
Four Quarters,” where he entertains audiences with a memorable night of singing, dancing and comedic
storytelling. The first player chosen in the 1970 draft, Bradshaw became one of the most successful
quarterbacks in history, leading the Steelers to an unprecedented four Super Bowl championships – a feat that
has only been duplicated by one other quarterback since. He also helped lead his team to six AFC championship
games and eight straight playoff appearances from 1972 to 1979. Bradshaw, a two-time Super Bowl MVP in
Super Bowl XIII and XIV, was also a four-time All-Pro. His 13-year career came to an end just prior to the
1984 season due to an elbow injury. Bradshaw joined CBS Sports as an NFL game analyst in 1984 and then
became a studio analyst on “The NFL Today” for four seasons beginning in 1990. During his last two years as
an NFL game analyst for CBS, Bradshaw served in an acclaimed partnership with play-by-play announcer
Verne Lundquist. Prior to his full-time work for the network, he was a guest commentator for CBS Sports' NFC
postseason broadcasts from 1980 to 1982. He appeared as a contributor on the “Super Bowl Today” programs
for Super Bowls XVI, XXIV and XXVI. Bradshaw has been with “FOX NFL Sunday” since its inception in
1994. Over the span of his career, Bradshaw has been honored with multiple titles and awards. The Associated
Press, Sport magazine, and the Maxwell Club of Philadelphia named him “NFL Player of the Year” in 1978. In
1979, he shared Sports Illustrated's “Man of the Year” award with Willie Stargell of the Pittsburgh Pirates. In
1989, Bradshaw was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. In July 1997,
Bradshaw returned to Canton, Ohio to serve as presenter when the late Mike Webster, his center on the Steelers'
four Super Bowl title teams, was inducted into the Hall of Fame. He was named 1999’s “Man of the Year” by
the Big Sisters of America and 2000’s “Father of the Year” by the National Father’s Day Council. In April
2001, Bradshaw added yet another prestigious distinction as he was presented with the “NFL Alumni Career
Achievement Award.” In 2002, he became the NFL’s first player to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of
Fame. Bradshaw is also an Emmy award-winner with eight nominations for “Outstanding Sports Personality”
and three wins in 2000, 2002 and 2009. In addition to his football and broadcasting career, Bradshaw has
recorded gospel and country albums, scoring a top ten hit with “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry,” a cover of a
song by Hank Williams. He has appeared in several feature films, including the blockbuster romantic comedy
“Failure to Launch,” as well as “Hooper” and “Cannonball Run.” He has guest starred in many television series
including “Las Vegas,” “Married with Children,” “Everybody Loves Raymond,” “Eight Simple Rules,”
“Evening Shade,” “Hardcastle and McCormick,” “The Simpsons,” “The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.” and
more. He also holds the record as a guest on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” having appeared more than 50
times on the popular television show. Bradshaw has written five books and became a New York Times bestselling author with his acclaimed autobiography, “It’s Only a Game,” in 2001. His other autobiographies
include: “Keep it Simple” in 2002, “Looking Deep” in 1989, “Terry Bradshaw: Man of Steel” in 1979 and “No
Easy Game” in 1973.
Beth Stern a Longtime Champion of Animals
Pennsylvania native Beth Stern was born in July 1972. Her mother was a relatively accomplished model,
and ushered Beth into fashion shows when she was only nine years old. Beth moved to New York at 19 and
was soon sent to Europe, where she spent four years doing European catalogues and magazines in Germany,
Paris, Milan, South Africa, and Spain. Upon returning to New York, she continued her work in catalogues and
national commercials. Although she has appeared in a few movies, she does not consider herself an actress.
Beth's simple, successful life and career would soon be turned upside down after one very special dinner
party. Though neither was supposed to attend, Beth hit it off with Howard Stern at a New York City restaurant
in 2000. While he was accustomed to the media hype, Beth was unprepared for all the attention she
received. She remained in the background for some time, deflecting questions or avoiding the paparazzi
altogether. Finally, after FHM readers ranked her among the Top 100 Sexiest Women of the Year, she decided
to emerge from her shell and did a cover shoot for the magazine. Beth and Howard were married in October
2008, and she now goes by Beth Stern. Since her relationship with Howard Stern went public, Beth has become
a household name. She regularly graces magazine covers and continues to work as ]a special correspondent for
EXTRA and Entertainment Tonight, most recently as the host of the HGTV series “Mom Caves” and the
HGTV special “Posh Pets” and host of the Nat Geo WILD series “Spoiled Rotten Pets,” and Hallmark
Channel’s annual “Kitten Bowl.” She’s been a guest on David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Regis
& Kelly , Rachael Ray, Ellen, Nate Berkus, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Live with Kelly &
Michael, The Steve Harvey Show, and Fox & Friends. She was a co-host of the ABC series True Beauty and
served as a mentor on America’s Next Top Model and She’s Got the Look. Beth uses her spot in the public eye
to educate the public about animal rescue as the national spokesperson for North Shore Animal League
America, the world's largest no-kill animal shelter. Her New York Times Bestselling book, Oh My Dog: How to
Choose, Train, Groom, Nurture, Feed, and Care for Your New Best Friend, was released in May 2010.
She and her husband have 6 rescue cats and continue to foster special needs’ cats and kittens. They have
successfully fostered and placed over 50 cats and kittens to date.
Event Draws Animal Lovers and Celebs
This star-studded Hero Dog Awards draws dog lovers and celebrities from all over the world. Celebrity
presenters and the celebrity judges who work with the public on the final two rounds of voting to determine the
semi-finalists and winner have included Victoria Stilwell, Betty White, Joey Lawrence, Miranda Lambert,
Kristin Chenoweth, Candy Spelling, and many, many more.
“We are delighted to have Terry Bradshaw and Beth Stern as the two newest humane heroes on our
team,” said philanthropist and Hero Dog Awards supporter Lois Pope. “It has been my honor to serve as the
presenting sponsor of the American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards for the past three years and this
show of support from some of America’s most recognized personalities will help bring these four-legged heroes
the recognition they so richly deserve.”
More information about the 2014 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards™, including
complete contest rules, voting information, and ways to buy tickets to the September 27 event can be found at
www.herodogawards.org.
About American Humane Association
American Humane Association is the country’s first national humane organization and the only one dedicated to
protecting both children and animals. Since 1877, American Humane Association has been at the forefront of
virtually every major advance in protecting our most vulnerable from cruelty, abuse and neglect. Today we’re
also leading the way in understanding the human-animal bond and its role in therapy, medicine and society.
American Humane Association reaches millions of people every day through groundbreaking research,
education, training and services that span a wide network of organizations, agencies and businesses. You can
help make a difference, too. Visit American Humane Association at www.americanhumane.org today.
About Hallmark Channel
Hallmark Channel, owned and operated by Crown Media Holdings, Inc., is a 24-hour basic cable network that
provides a diverse slate of high-quality entertainment programming available in high definition (HD) and
standard definition (SD) to a national audience of 86 million subscribers. Hallmark Channel is the nation’s
leading destination for quality family programming with an ambitious slate of TV movies; original scripted
series, including Cedar Cove, When Calls the Heart, and Signed, Sealed, Delivered; specials such as Kitten
Bowl; as well as some of television’s most beloved sitcoms and series, including The Golden Girls, The
Waltons, Little House on the Prairie, and Frasier. The channel is also home to Daytime Emmy-nominated
lifestyle program, Home & Family, a daily two-hour live show shot in a fully functional house located on the
Universal Studios lot. Hallmark Channel's sibling network, Hallmark Movie Channel, available in HD and SD,
focuses on family-friendly movies with a mix of original films, classic theatrical releases, and presentations
from the acclaimed Hallmark Hall of Fame library.
For more information, please visit www.crownmediapress.com
Hallmark Channel on Social Media: Facebook, Twitter (Join the conversation at #HeartofTV), Pinterest,
GetGlue, YouTube
About Lois Pope, The Lois Pope LIFE Foundation, Inc., and LIFE (Leaders in Furthering Education)
Lois Pope is one of America’s leading philanthropists and humanitarians. Through her various charitable
mechanisms, including the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation, Inc., she is devoted to saving lives, helping people help
themselves, improving the quality of life for families in need and encouraging young Americans to become
leaders by helping others. Her foundations also provide awards for medical research, college scholarships,
humanitarian relief, the performing arts, and animal welfare. Among the many organizations that benefit from
her leadership are American Humane Association; the Disabled Veterans’ LIFE Memorial Foundation, which
she founded to spearhead the development of the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial, the nation’s
first and only permanent public tribute to the three million living disabled American veterans and the thousands
who have died; the University of Miami, where her major contribution endowed the Lois Pope LIFE Center, the
top catastrophic neurological research facility in the world and home to the renowned Miami Project to Cure
Paralysis; Leaders in Furthering Education, which has provided a summer camp experience for more than
15,000 disadvantaged and special needs children, as well as college scholarship support to dozens of
disadvantaged high school students who aspire to careers as physicians/researchers; Magen David Adom
(MDA), Israel’s Red Cross, for new ambulances; and the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League for a new
mobile pet adoption unit. A mother and a grandmother, Lois has trained for and completed five New York City
Marathons. For more information about LIFE visit www.life-edu.org.
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July 7, 2014
Contacts:
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MEET AMERICA’S TOP DOGS!
EIGHT FURRY FINALISTS CHOSEN FOR
AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION HERO DOG AWARDS™
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Public invited to vote daily for their favorite; winner to be announced at the fourth annual
Hero Dog Awards at The Beverly Hilton, airing on Hallmark Channel this fall
STUDIO CITY, CA – America has spoken and after more than one million votes cast by the public and a
celebrity panel of dog lovers and experts, eight courageous canines have been chosen as the nation’s top
dogs in their individual categories for the 2014 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards™.
Voting now opens for the final round that will determine which heroic hound will be named this year’s
American Hero Dog, at the fourth annual Hero Dog Awards, broadcast on Hallmark Channel this fall.
The public is invited to submit one vote per day through September 15 at www.herodogawards.org.
Presented by the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation, the American Humane Association Hero Dog
Awards seek to identify and recognize America’s Hero Dogs – ordinary dogs who do extraordinary
things, whether it’s saving lives, lending sight or hearing to those in need, or just welcoming us home at
the end of a hard day.
Each of the eight finalists and their handlers will be flown to Hollywood to take part in the Hero Dog
Awards gala at The Beverly Hilton hotel on Saturday, September 27, to be broadcast on Hallmark Channel in
the fall. There they will walk the red carpet, conduct VIP interviews, and attend the star-studded awards show
and black-tie gala where the winning 2014 American Hero Dog will be chosen.
Meet the Eight Finalists!
Arson Dogs category (sponsored by State Farm)
Kai (San Antonio, TX) – The San Antonio Fire Department’s six-year-old black Lab was rescued from a shelter
and given a second chance. Now she helps keep others safe by investigating arson cases. In her four-year career
she has taken part in more than 200 investigations and helps educate children on fire safety. (Charity Partner:
Project Paws Alive)
Emerging Hero Dogs category (sponsored by Trupanion)
Xena (Johns Creek, GA) – This pit bull was knocking on death’s door when she was brought into a Georgia
shelter outside Atlanta. Emaciated and dehydrated, she was given just a one percent chance at survival.
Unbelievably, she defied the odds, made a full recovery and was adopted by a family with a little boy with
autism. Before, the child had closed himself off to the world, but the arrival of Xena sparked something in the
child, and now he went from once silent to constantly singing to and chatting with Xena the Warrior Puppy
(Charity Partner: Sheltie Rescue of Utah).
Guide/Hearing Dogs category (sponsored by Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food)
XXon (Bloomfield, CT) – In January 2010, an explosion in Kandahar, Afghanistan left Air Force Sergeant
Michael Malarsie blind and killed four of his fellow servicemen, including his best friend. Though he lost his
sight, Sgt. Malarsie was soon partnered with XXon, and they became the only active duty guide dog team in the
Air Force. Now retired, Sgt. Malarsie continues to work with XXon every day as the dog helps get him safely to
wherever he needs to be. (Charity Partner: Fidelco).
Law Enforcement Dogs category
Kota (Winchester, VA) – A member of the Winchester, Virginia police force, this dog was injured by an eightfoot fall while responding to a burglary in progress. Undeterred, he helped his fellow officers finish the call,
fighting with a severely fractured limb to ensure their safety. (Charity Partner: K9s4COPs)
Military Dogs category
Chaney (Waverly, IA) -- This eight-year-old lab who retired from the Marines in 2013 after multiple tours in
Iraq and Afghanistan as an IED detection dog. While deployed, Chaney not only saved countless lives by
locating IEDs, he also served as a great morale booster for everyone in his squad. Since retiring, Chaney was
adopted by one of his handlers and they now spend many hours volunteering around the Midwest for a
nonprofit organization called Retrieving Freedom, Inc., which trains service dogs for disabled veterans and
children with autism. (Charity Partner: America’s VetDogs)
Search and Rescue Dogs category
Bretagne (Cypress, TX) – Over her long career, Bretagne has made a significant contribution to the search and
rescue community through her many deployments including the World Trade Center after 9/11, the 2002
Olympic Winter Games, and Hurricane Rita in 2005. She now continues as an ambassador for search and rescue
dogs as she visits elementary schools where she helps first graders learn to read. (Charity Partner: Penn Vet
Working Dog Center)
Service Dogs category (sponsored by Modern Dog)
JJ Krawczyk (Apex, NC) – Once a shelter dog, this small hero was rescued, trained, and partnered with a
young girl suffering from a rare condition known as Mastocytosis, which can cause severe reactions for her.
This dog with the gifted nose can detect when reactions are about to occur, alerting the girl’s parents that her
life might be in danger. When she needed surgery recently, doctors requested the dog be present in the operating
room to help keep the girl alive. (Charity Partner: Eyes Ears Nose & Paws)
Therapy Dogs category (sponsored by Zoetis)
Susie (High Point, NC) – A puppy that was set on fire and a woman who suffered a brutal dog attack became a
dedicated team that eventually changed North Carolina animal-cruelty laws. Susie the Pit Bull mix began life
with terror and pain when she was beaten, burned, and abandoned. Susie and her owner both triumphed over
pain and fear to become voices for abused animals that have no voice. They visit hospitals, schools, and nursing
homes to inspire people never to give up. (Charity: Paws & Effect)
“This year’s slate of hero dogs represents the best of our ‘best friends,’” said Dr. Robin Ganzert,
president and CEO of American Humane Association. “Their remarkable stories of valor deserve recognition at
the highest level and we are privileged to honor their accomplishments once a year in this national forum.”
“Each and every one of these courageous canines is a winner," said philanthropist and presenting
sponsor of the Hero Dog Awards Lois Pope. "It will be my honor to shake each dog’s paw at the gala event in
Hollywood this fall.”
All eight finalists will win $1,500 for their chosen charity selected from the contest's list of 15 charity
partners. The top winner will win an additional $5,000 for their charity partner.
In addition to the wonderful category sponsors, American Humane Association would also like to thank
Zoetis for being the Official Online Sponsor of the 2014 Hero Dog Awards, Trupanion as the Official Pet
Medical Insurance of the 2014 Hero Dog Awards,The Beverly Hilton Hotel for sponsoring the awards gala, our
Best Producer Sponsor Merial, and Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food as the Official Pet Food of the 2014
Hero Dog Awards.
Dog lovers can see the photos and stories of all eight finalists and vote for their favorite once a day at
www.herodogawards.org.
The American public is also encouraged to visit www.herovetawards.org every day until July 21 to vote
for America’s Hero Veterinarian and Hero Veterinary Technician, who will both be honored on stage at the
2014 Hero Dog Awards.
About American Humane Association
American Humane Association is the country's first national humane organization and the only one dedicated to
protecting both children and animals. Since 1877, American Humane Association has been at the forefront of
virtually every major advance in protecting our most vulnerable from cruelty, abuse and neglect. Today we're
also leading the way in understanding the human-animal bond and its role in therapy, medicine and society.
American Humane Association reaches millions of people every day through groundbreaking research,
education, training and services that span a wide network of organizations, agencies and businesses. You can
help make a difference, too. Visit American Humane Association at www.americanhumane.org today.
About Lois Pope, The Lois Pope LIFE Foundation, Inc., and LIFE (Leaders in Furthering Education)
As one of America's leading philanthropists, Lois Pope has positively impacted the lives of individuals at the local,
national and international levels. She has established three different organizations dedicated to helping those in
need. These organizations are the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation, Inc., Leaders In Furthering Education (LIFE), and the
Disabled Veterans' Life Memorial Foundation. Over the last 20 years she has been the driving force behind the Lois Pope
LIFE Center at the University of Miami School of Medicine, The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial, a
summer camp program serving thousands of underprivileged children and a groundbreaking new program with American
Humane Association in Palm Beach County. Lois Pope has recently donated two Lois Pope Red Star Vehicles.
Each rescue vehicle is a 50-foot long response unit, complete with a Ford F-350 truck and trailer, which is
specifically designed and outfitted to provide an array of emergency services within the region. To learn more
visit www.life-edu.org or call 561.582.8083.
About Hallmark Channel
Hallmark Channel, owned and operated by Crown Media Holdings, Inc., is a 24-hour basic cable network that
provides a diverse slate of high-quality entertainment programming available in high definition (HD) and
standard definition (SD) to a national audience of 86 million subscribers. Hallmark Channel is the nation’s
leading destination for quality family programming with an ambitious slate of TV movies; original scripted
series, including Cedar Cove, When Calls the Heart, and Signed, Sealed, Delivered; specials such as Kitten
Bowl; as well as some of television’s most beloved sitcoms and series, including The Golden Girls, The
Waltons, Little House on the Prairie, and Frasier. The channel is also home to Daytime Emmy-nominated
lifestyle program, Home & Family, a daily two-hour live show shot in a fully functional house located on the
Universal Studios lot. Hallmark Channel's sibling network, Hallmark Movie Channel, available in HD and SD,
focuses on family-friendly movies with a mix of original films, classic theatrical releases, and presentations
from the acclaimed Hallmark Hall of Fame library.
For more information, please visit www.crownmediapress.com
Hallmark Channel on Social Media: Facebook, Twitter (Join the conversation at #HeartofTV), Pinterest,
GetGlue, YouTube
About Zoetis
Zoetis (zō-EH-tis) is the leading animal health company, dedicated to supporting its customers and their
businesses. Building on more than 60 years of experience in animal health, Zoetis discovers, develops,
manufactures and markets veterinary vaccines and medicines, complemented by diagnostic products and
genetic tests and supported by a range of services. In 2013, the company generated annual revenues of $4.6
billion. With approximately 9,800 employees worldwide at the beginning of 2014, Zoetis has a local presence in
approximately 70 countries, including 28 manufacturing facilities in 11 countries. Its products serve
veterinarians, livestock producers and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals in 120
countries. For more information, visit https://www.zoetisus.com.
Zoetis is the proud sponsor, with the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and the American
Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, of the mobile educational
exhibit Animal Connections: Our Journey Together. Families visiting the exhibit will explore the vast bonds
between people and animals and learn about the important role veterinarians play in protecting animal and
human health. For more information, visit http://www.zoetis.com/animal-connections-tour.
About State Farm
State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of car insurance in the U.S. and is a leading insurer in
Canada. In addition to providing auto insurance quotes, their 18,000 agents and more than 65,000 employees
serve 81 million policies and accounts – more than 79 million auto, home, life and health policies in the United
States and Canada, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for
renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance
Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 44 on the Fortune 500
list of largest companies. For more information, please visit www.statefarm.com or in Canada
www.statefarm.ca.
About Trupanion
Trupanion is an industry leader in medical insurance for pets, offering cat and dog medical insurance in the
United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico with the mission to help the pets we all love receive the best veterinary
care possible. Trupanion offers a simple, fair and comprehensive pet medical insurance policy that pays 90% of
veterinary costs for covered accident and illness claims that could include diagnostic tests, surgeries,
medications, hospital stays, and alternative therapies for the treatment of injuries or illnesses. Trupanion's policy
includes coverage of chronic, hereditary and congenital conditions with no payout limits per incident, per year,
or over the lifetime of the pet. Some terms and conditions apply, please see our policy for details
at Trupanion.com. In the United States, Trupanion is underwritten by the American Pet Insurance Company,
which has earned a Financial Stability Rating® of A--Exceptional from Demotech, Inc. In Canada, Trupanion is
underwritten by Omega General Insurance Company. Trupanion is a founding member of the North American
Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA), demonstrating a commitment to high standards and transparency
in all actions and products. For more information call 888.733.2685 or visit Trupanion.com. You can also
follow Trupanion on Twitter or Facebook.
About Merial
Merial is a world-leading, innovation-driven animal health company, providing a comprehensive range of
products to enhance the health, well-being and performance of a wide range of animals. Merial employs
approximately 6,000 people and operates in more than 150 countries worldwide. Merial is a Sanofi company.
For more information, please see www.merial.com.
About Chicken Soup for the Soul
Chicken Soup for the Soul publishes the famous Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. In 2007, USA Today
named Chicken Soup for the Soul one of the five most memorable books in the last quarter-century. With over
100 million books sold to date in the U.S. and Canada alone, more than 250 titles, and translations into more
than 40 languages, “chicken soup for the soul” is one of the world’s best-known phrases. Today, 20 years after
it first began sharing happiness, inspiration and wellness through its books, Chicken Soup for the Soul continues
to delight its readers with new titles, but has also evolved beyond the bookstore. Its high quality products
include wholesome and balanced pet food that recognizes the unique relationship between pets and people, a
new line of delicious, nutritious comfort food inspired by the connection between food and feelings, as well as
movies, television programming, music and a host of digital products. Chicken Soup for the Soul is “always
there for you™.” For more information visit www.chickensoup.com
About Modern Dog magazine
Modern Dog magazine is a must-read for dog lovers! Get inspired with the best ideas and solutions for life with
dogs. Each issue features cool finds, design, insight into your dog’s behaviour, best buys, wellness, rescue,
training, fun DIY how-to’s, contests and more! Modern Dog is your guide to a better bond with your dog. A
large part of Modern Dog’s mission is to support rescue and the organizations that work tirelessly to help to
dogs in need. www.moderndogmagazine.com
About The Beverly Hilton
Opened in 1955 by distinguished hotelier Conrad Hilton, The Beverly Hilton, a Forbes Four-Star hotel, is
owned by the Los Angeles-based, Oasis West Realty, LLC and managed by Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT).
Nestled at the crossroads of the iconic Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards, the hotel combines the
excitement and entertainment of Hollywood with the prestige of Beverly Hills. The 569-room hotel features
101 suites including nine private luxury suites within The Penthouse Collection. With more than 60,000 square
feet of indoor and open-air event space, The Beverly Hilton boasts the most technologically advanced meeting
space of its kind in the country. The hotel’s renowned International Ballroom plays host to glamorous annual
events including the Golden Globe Awards Show, Oscar Nominee Luncheon, Pre-GRAMMYs Gala, and the
Milken Institute’s Global Conference. The legendary Aqua Star Pool is Beverly Hills’ largest pool and is the
setting for numerous recognizable photo shoots. The adjoining Aqua Star BABOR Beauty Spa offers red carpetready treatments from BABOR Beauty in a secluded setting. Circa 55 restaurant entices guests with locallysourced cuisine in a stylish setting overlooking the pool, while Trader Vic’s Lounge, a Hollywood staple for
generations, offers a lively scene with Polynesian flair. For more information, please visit
www.beverlyhilton.com or call 310.274.7777.