PITTSBURGH, Oct. 20, 2000 /PRNewswire/ -- Did she wake her owners in the
middle of the night to warn of a fire? Maybe he scared an intruder with his
fierce bark and protective instincts? Or did she stop a child from crossing a
busy street? No matter what heroic act a dog might have performed, Skippy Dog
Food wants to hear about it.
Now is the time for dog lovers across America to nominate their canine
friends for Skippy Dog Food's "46th Dog Hero of the Year Award." This award
recognizes dogs that have gone to extraordinary lengths to assist someone in
need. Last year's winner was Shelby, a 7-year-old German Shepherd from Ely,
Iowa, who saved the lives of two adults and two children by alerting them to
dangerously high carbon monoxide levels in the home where they were sleeping.
Shelby carried on a tradition of canine heroism that began in 1954 with Tang,
a Collie from Denison, Texas, who saved children from severe harm or death on
five separate occasions.
Prizes "Pamper" Dog Hero and Owner
The next Dog Hero of the Year and its owner will be awarded prizes that
enable them to relax and enjoy their prestigious honor. The Dog Hero receives
these prizes:
-- One year's supply of Skippy Canned Dog Food;
-- $100 gift certificate to a local groomer for well-deserved pet
pampering;
-- Specially engraved Dog Hero food bowl.
The Dog Hero's owner wins a prize package that includes:
-- Two-night stay at the beautiful Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Arizona,
and two spa services at Mii amo, a destination spa at Enchantment, for
the owner and a human companion;
-- Round-trip airfare for two people to Phoenix, Arizona;
-- $100 cash.
Two runners-up will each receive $200 and a certificate of merit.
How to Enter
To be considered for this year's award, heroic acts must have been
performed between January 1 and December 31, 2000. You can nominate a Dog
Hero by following these simple steps:
-- Write a letter with a detailed description of the heroic act the dog
performed and why he or she deserves to win the "46th Dog Hero of the
Year Award." All letters must include your name, address and day and
evening phone numbers;
-- Attach a color photo of the dog with its name, breed and age listed on
the back of the photo;
-- Mail your letter and photo, postmarked by February 16, 2001, to:
Skippy Dog Hero Contest
PO Box 2137
Cranberry Twp., PA 16066-1137
You also can submit a nomination via e-mail at dog.hero@heinzpet.com. A
digital photo of the dog must be attached to the e-mail. Complete contest
rules and more information about the Skippy Dog Hero of the Year Award program
can be obtained by writing to the above postal address or logging onto
http://www.skippydog.com. Finalists will be notified in March, 2001.
"Skippy Dog Food is proud to recognize dogs who go to great lengths to
help people," said Sharon Berke, brand manager for Heinz Pet Products, which
manufactures Skippy Dog Food. "Skippy has received many inspiring stories
during the past 45 years, and we look forward to learning about even more dogs
who are truly heroes."
The Skippy brand is Heinz Pet Products' number-one selling canned dog food
and includes Skippy Premium, Skippy Ken-L Ration and Skippy Cycle. Skippy
Canned Dog Food provides 100 percent of the nutrition dogs need for health and
is a superb value.
SOURCE Heinz Pet Products
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