Black Collar Affair Honors Canine Heroes
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Black Collar Affair Celebrates Canine Heroes
Honoring Service Dogs in New York City
In New York City, a special "black collar" ceremony celebrated the invaluable contributions of professionally trained service dogs through the annual Pedigree Paws to Recognize program, which honors canine heroes.
The Event
The honored guests arrived in style, donning black ties and walking the yellow carpet on all fours. This prestigious event recognized the selfless work of these extraordinary dogs.
Canine of the Year
The spotlight shone on Jacko, an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois, awarded the 2005 Canine of the Year. Serving with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Jacko's impressive career includes detecting over 32,000 pounds of marijuana, 800 pounds of cocaine, and 9 pounds of heroin. He also thwarted a smuggling operation involving 49 individuals hidden in wooden boxes on two flatbed trailers.
Notable Nominees
Other remarkable nominees included:
- Jenner, a golden retriever serving as a guide dog and hospital volunteer in San Francisco.
- Keyotae, a tireless search-and-rescue bloodhound available 24/7.
- Shug, a golden retriever providing comfort as a therapy dog in hospitals.
- Boris, a Belgian Malinois who boosted troop morale in Bosnia, Kosovo, and Iraq.
Public Recognition
Over 50,000 online votes were cast to determine the Canine of the Year. All nominees received medals of honor, and their paw prints were immortalized in cement at the "Pedigree Paws of Fame" in Los Angeles.
New Categories
This year, Pedigree introduced the "Everyday Heroes" category, celebrating both non-service dogs and individuals dedicated to canine welfare.
- Pepper, a 3-year-old pointer/heeler mix from San Antonio, bravely saved two children from a riptide despite a fear of water.
- Dave Breen, from Sierra Vista, Arizona, rescued over 250 greyhounds through his nonprofit organization.
The Black Collar Affair stands as a heartfelt tribute to these canine heroes and the humans who cherish them.
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