Lola has been voted best dog in the hearing service category.
America has spoken. After intense balloting and more than one million votes cast, eight courageous canines have been chosen as America's "top dogs" and will be going to Hollywood, where one heroic hound will be named the 2013 American Hero Dog at the third annual American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards™.
The 2013 Hero Dog Awards, presented by the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation and produced by Emmy® award-winning MRB Productions, will take place October 5 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Hollywood, and will air as a 90-minute special on Hallmark Channel November 7 as part of Hallmark Channel's Pet Project, the network's cross-platform advocacy campaign designed to celebrate the joy and enrichment animals bring to our lives, while addressing the country's epidemic of pet homelessness.
From an outstanding field of 141 four-legged heroes, eight of America's top dogs were chosen by the public as winners in each of their specialized categories: K9 Lakota of Locust Grove, GA won in the Law Enforcement/Arson Dogs category, sponsored by State Farm®; John D of Little Rock, AR won in the Search and Rescue category; Jingles of Amsterdam, NY won in the Guide Dogs category; Lola of Bellingham, WA won in the Hearing Dog category; CWD Carlos EDD of Colorado Springs, CO won in the Military Dogs category, sponsored by Royal Canin®; SD Bronx of Brunswick, GA won in the Service Dogs category; Elle of Roanoke Rapids, NC won in the Therapy Dogs category, sponsored by Zoetis; and Cassidy of Midvale, UT won in the Emerging Hero Dogs category, honoring ordinary dogs who do extraordinary things, and sponsored by Paul Mitchell Schools.
Maybe we're biased, but we like Lola. Here's her story:
HEARING DOG CATEGORY WINNER: Lola (Bellingham, Washington) – Lola, a dog rescued from abuse and neglect, is paying it forward—daily helping and rescuing her partner Charlene, who is deaf. Charlene relies on Lola for so many things, connecting her to the world of sound around her. Lola is her alarm clock, her exercise companion, and her reason to move beyond depression and self-imposed isolation. Lola expands her activities, reminding Charlene to improve, not compromise, her quality of life. Whenever the oven-timer buzzes, the phone rings, or someone knocks at the door—Lola alerts her and insists on Charlene's paying attention to the world around her. She's always game for going to the ballpark, hospital visits, grocery store, rides on airplanes – even canoeing. Lola is a gem of a partner; she lightens Charlene's spirit as a source of courage and peace. When Charlene is alone, she helps her cope with the impact of hearing loss. Says Charlene, "Let the trumpets blow, fireworks blast, and the parade begin—my hearing dog Lola is a life-saver—an unsung heroine who gives her best daily to fulfill a higher purpose and for whom I'll be forever grateful."
(Charity Partner: Dogs for the Deaf)
From an outstanding field of 141 four-legged heroes, eight of America's top dogs were chosen by the public as winners in each of their specialized categories: K9 Lakota of Locust Grove, GA won in the Law Enforcement/Arson Dogs category, sponsored by State Farm®; John D of Little Rock, AR won in the Search and Rescue category; Jingles of Amsterdam, NY won in the Guide Dogs category; Lola of Bellingham, WA won in the Hearing Dog category; CWD Carlos EDD of Colorado Springs, CO won in the Military Dogs category, sponsored by Royal Canin®; SD Bronx of Brunswick, GA won in the Service Dogs category; Elle of Roanoke Rapids, NC won in the Therapy Dogs category, sponsored by Zoetis; and Cassidy of Midvale, UT won in the Emerging Hero Dogs category, honoring ordinary dogs who do extraordinary things, and sponsored by Paul Mitchell Schools.
Maybe we're biased, but we like Lola. Here's her story:
HEARING DOG CATEGORY WINNER: Lola (Bellingham, Washington) – Lola, a dog rescued from abuse and neglect, is paying it forward—daily helping and rescuing her partner Charlene, who is deaf. Charlene relies on Lola for so many things, connecting her to the world of sound around her. Lola is her alarm clock, her exercise companion, and her reason to move beyond depression and self-imposed isolation. Lola expands her activities, reminding Charlene to improve, not compromise, her quality of life. Whenever the oven-timer buzzes, the phone rings, or someone knocks at the door—Lola alerts her and insists on Charlene's paying attention to the world around her. She's always game for going to the ballpark, hospital visits, grocery store, rides on airplanes – even canoeing. Lola is a gem of a partner; she lightens Charlene's spirit as a source of courage and peace. When Charlene is alone, she helps her cope with the impact of hearing loss. Says Charlene, "Let the trumpets blow, fireworks blast, and the parade begin—my hearing dog Lola is a life-saver—an unsung heroine who gives her best daily to fulfill a higher purpose and for whom I'll be forever grateful."
(Charity Partner: Dogs for the Deaf)
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