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The American Humane Hero Dog Awards® are an annual, nationwide competition that recognizes the heroes on both ends of the leash. The category finalists will be honored on the nationwide broadcast on Hallmark Channel this fall. Seven courageous canines will be featured, and only one dog will be awarded the 2021 American Hero Dog title.
Hero Dog Awards | American Humane
An Oklahoma City pooch that was rescued from the rubble of the devastating EF5 tornado in Moore in 2013 is now the United States’ top search and rescue dog and an American Humane Hero Dog Awards finalist. (Personal note: this little pit bull puppy was found within a mile from my home. I remember the very day I heard this surprising uplifting news on our transistor radio…five days after this brutal and devastating tornado hit our home, neighborhood and school )
American Humane, the nation’s first national humane organization, announced Thursday that Little Man has been named “Search and Rescue Dog of the Year” and is one of seven canine finalists in the 2021 American Humane Hero Dog Awards.
Little Man received the honor after millions of votes were cast by people across the nation and a celebrity panel of dog lovers and experts, according to an American Humane spokesperson.
The public selected Little Man and the other finalists from an initial field of more than 400 nominees. bbm- Animal lovers can help choose the winner by voting for their favorites once a day through September 7 at www.herodogawards.org.
Oklahoma City pooch that survived EF5 tornado in Moore named Search and Rescue Dog of the Year, now finalist in American Humane Hero Dog Awards | KFOR.com Oklahoma City
All dogs are heroes, but Little Man takes it to a new level. NASAR certified he ranges off-leash for a specific human scent or the scent of any human, articles or human remains. His joyous spirit and amazing work ethic have won him friends with law enforcement and SAR personnel in multiple states. But his story did not begin well.
In 2013, a monster tornado ground the City of Moore, OK into rubble. The carnage was terrible. Molly Gibb, a professional SAR volunteer, worked with Animal Control and American Humane‘s rescue team to serve the animal response needs. 5 days after the storm a tiny pit bull puppy was found buried, a miracle he survived. He came to be known as Little Man. When he went unclaimed Molly adopted him as he had something special. His intelligence, drive, curiosity, athleticism and upbeat nature made him a great candidate for search and rescue.
Little Man’s trainability, determination and affinity for people epitomizes just what can make many pit bulls great working dogs. He balances SAR training and deploying with serving as a neutral helper dog for shelter and adjudicated dogs in need and participating in youth programs.
For him searching is the great game, but in reality it can mean life or death. In 2020 he found a missing traumatized assault victim alive, bringing his life to a full circle. He has grown from tornado survivor to hero fully blossomed in public service, eagerly paying it forward helping families and communities in crisis and graciously welcoming their love in return.
Little Man
*Please remember to cast your vote.
Hero Dog Awards | American Humane
An Oklahoma City pooch that was rescued from the rubble of the devastating EF5 tornado in Moore in 2013 is now the United States’ top search and rescue dog and an American Humane Hero Dog Awards finalist. (Personal note: this little pit bull puppy was found within a mile from my home. I remember the very day I heard this surprising uplifting news on our transistor radio…five days after this brutal and devastating tornado hit our home, neighborhood and school )
American Humane, the nation’s first national humane organization, announced Thursday that Little Man has been named “Search and Rescue Dog of the Year” and is one of seven canine finalists in the 2021 American Humane Hero Dog Awards.
Little Man received the honor after millions of votes were cast by people across the nation and a celebrity panel of dog lovers and experts, according to an American Humane spokesperson.
The public selected Little Man and the other finalists from an initial field of more than 400 nominees. bbm- Animal lovers can help choose the winner by voting for their favorites once a day through September 7 at www.herodogawards.org.
Oklahoma City pooch that survived EF5 tornado in Moore named Search and Rescue Dog of the Year, now finalist in American Humane Hero Dog Awards | KFOR.com Oklahoma City
All dogs are heroes, but Little Man takes it to a new level. NASAR certified he ranges off-leash for a specific human scent or the scent of any human, articles or human remains. His joyous spirit and amazing work ethic have won him friends with law enforcement and SAR personnel in multiple states. But his story did not begin well.
In 2013, a monster tornado ground the City of Moore, OK into rubble. The carnage was terrible. Molly Gibb, a professional SAR volunteer, worked with Animal Control and American Humane‘s rescue team to serve the animal response needs. 5 days after the storm a tiny pit bull puppy was found buried, a miracle he survived. He came to be known as Little Man. When he went unclaimed Molly adopted him as he had something special. His intelligence, drive, curiosity, athleticism and upbeat nature made him a great candidate for search and rescue.
Little Man’s trainability, determination and affinity for people epitomizes just what can make many pit bulls great working dogs. He balances SAR training and deploying with serving as a neutral helper dog for shelter and adjudicated dogs in need and participating in youth programs.
For him searching is the great game, but in reality it can mean life or death. In 2020 he found a missing traumatized assault victim alive, bringing his life to a full circle. He has grown from tornado survivor to hero fully blossomed in public service, eagerly paying it forward helping families and communities in crisis and graciously welcoming their love in return.
Little Man
*Please remember to cast your vote.
