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Hero
Category - Awarded to Mattey, a 12-year-old Lhasa Apso
credited with saving both human and animal lives by alerting
his owner to a fire in a 200 year-old row home. One of the
things that makes Mattey's efforts so notable is that the
small dog has an eye condition that has left him almost completely
blind.
Owner
- Ellena Marini
Veterinarian - Dr. Karen Froberg
 Companion
Category - Awarded to Sheena, a three-year-old lab and
golden retriever mix. Sheena is the constant companion of
82-year-old Virginia Uhl whom she showers with love and offers
friendly greetings each morning. Sheen was also able to help
Virginia lift herself up one day from the ground when she
fell outdoors. Family members say that Sheena gives Virginia
purpose each day.
Owner
- Doreen Schiano
Veterinarian - Dr. Don Shatto
Companion Category (Posthumous) - Awarded to Chie, an
Arabian horse, owned by Mary Lee Fulcher. Together they shared
a special bond and served together as volunteers for the Gladstone
Equestrian Association.
Owner
- Mary Lee Fulcher
Veterinarian - Dr. David Migliaccio
Therapy Category - A tie this year - awarded to Mabel,
Winnie, and Amanda. All three dogs are participants in the
Pet Assisted Therapy Program at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital
in Paterson, NJ. These dogs are exceptional in their abilities
to visit pediatric patients and provide an opportunity for
remedial play, physical therapy, and assistance with ambulation
after surgery, not to mention their availability for lots
of hugs and tummy rubs.
Owner
- Donna Luzzo (Winnie);
Veterinarian - Dr. Vincent Zaccheo |
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Owner
- Beth Malekoff (Mabel)
Veterinarian - Dr. John North |
Owner - Cynthia Kiefer (Amanda)
Veterinarian - Dr. Beth Hunton |
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 Professional
Category - Awarded to Torch, a one and one-half year old
Labrador-pointer mix that began life as a humble shelter dog.
Unwanted by a previous owner because he was too rambunctious,
Torch was finally rescued by someone who would appreciate
and maximize Torch's energetic qualities. Torch is now a fire
investigator with the New Brunswick Fire Department. In his
spare time, he helps teach children to recognize and appreciate
the potential in those deemed "different."
Owner
- Frank Abbate
Veterinarian - Dr. Barbara Day
 Special
Recognition - Given to Caber, a three-year-old German
Shepherd. Caber is an all around dog that is a gentle and
loving family pet, a hero for saving his human family's children
from an attack by a rabid raccoon, a registered therapy dog
who visits schools and nursing homes, and a hard worker who
enjoys competing and winning as a herding utility dog.
Owner
- Karen Lessig
Veterinarian - Dr. Suzanne Smith
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