Lambert Kay and Arm & Hammer® Present the 2003 Shelter of the Year Award At Dog World’s 49th Annual Show Dogs of the Year Awards
LOS ANGELES - On February 7, 2004, eight great canine competitors of 2003 will be crowned the fancy’s best of the best at Dog World’s 49th Annual Show Dogs of the Year Awards, presented by Nature’s Recipe™. These prestigious awards honor the seven dogs, along with their owners, handlers and breeders, who led their respective Groups in the greatest number of Group Firsts won at American Kennel Club sanctioned events. The 2003 Obedience Trial Champion and the Hall of Fame Honoree will also be celebrated. The spotlight will be extended to the Special Industry Awards which honor those incomparable individuals whose dedication to their craft, to heightening public awareness of canine well-being, and to elevating respect for the industry at large is deserving of distinguished acknowledgement. These awards include Groomer of the Year, Veterinarian of the Year, Shelter of the Year, and Trainer of the Year.
Presented by Lambert Kay and Arm & Hammer®, The 2003 Shelter of the Year Award recognizes innovative animal-shelter programs that have demonstrated a positive impact on the animals and communities they serve.
The recipient of the 2003 Shelter of the Year award is The Humane Society of New York. Working seven days a week, the Society provides quality low-cost or underwritten medical care for 31, 000 dogs and cats. With three to five doctors on staff, each doctor treats an average of 28 animal clients daily.
Dogs and cats accepted for adoption frequently arrive in poor condition due to abuse or neglect. These animals continue to receive medical care throughout their stay at the Society until placement in permanent homes.
Lambert Kay, a brand from Church & Dwight, Inc., is a global manufacturer and marketer of high quality pet care products. With its regional headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey, Lambert Kay has been dedicated to providing quality pet care products for over 50 years. For more information on Lambert Kay visit the company’s website at www.lambertkay.com.
Raising the Standard of Purity since 1846, ARM & HAMMER® manufacturers baking soda, personal care, cleaner and deodorizer products. Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is the maker of ARM & HAMMER® and other fine products.
Dog World’s Show Dogs of the Year Awards will take place on the eve of the Westminster Dog Show in New York City, where all the top show dogs compete in their most prominent show of the year. The black tie, by invitation only, event will begin with a reception and press party at 6:30 p.m.
Owners, breeders, handlers, judges, media, and representatives of the Westminster Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club are among those who will be attending this extravagant event at the Grand Hyatt New York Hotel. For more information, visit www.showdogawards.com and for year-round news and information read the current issue of Dog World magazine and visit www.dogworld.com for results of the Show Dogs of the Year award winners and Westminster updates.