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 Companion
Category: “Baxter” McCarthy, a five-year-old
Pekingese. Baxter was abandoned after being hit by a car,
leaving him permanently paralyzed in his back legs. Now able
to get around thanks to a doggie cart, Baxter demonstrates
an incredible zest for life, participates in charity work,
and teaches others about unconditional love, forgiveness,
joy and acceptance.
Owner -- Pam McCarthy
Veterinarian – Dr. Jennifer Feeney
 Hero
Category: "Dino" Donow, a 9-year-old German
Shepherd. Dino is a member of the Bergen County Police Department
Canine Unit and will retire later this year. Dino has had
a long and distinguished career, earning the title of hero
numerous times by putting his life on the line to protect
the life of his partner and fellow officers.
Owner – David Donow
Veterinarian – Dr. Carol Carberry
 Therapy
Category (tie): “Curtsey” McCullough, a
seven-year-old Australian Shepherd/Chow mix. Curtsey attends
the Lewis School in Princeton, a school for children with
learning disabilities. An incredibly sensitive and intuitive
dog, she provides love and support to children who struggle
academically and helps educate students about positive social
behavior.
Owner – Tara McCullough
Veterinarian -- Dr. Mary Moon
 Therapy
Category: "Cherokee", a 26-year-old half-Arabian
horse. Cherokee, like many of her students is handicapped,
having lost an eye in a pasture accident. She has helped many
students build self-confidence, especially one young boy who
is also visually impaired due to a brain tumor.
Owner – Hunterdon County ESC Therapeutic Riding
Veterinarian – Dr. Dennis Milne
 Professional
Category: "Daytona" Cozzolino, a six-year-old
Dalmation. Daytona supplements fire safety programs by showing
children how to stop, drop, and roll, crawl on their bellies
if there is smoke in a room, and feel a door before opening
it.
Owner – Alison Cozzolino
Veterinarian – Dr. Mark Newkirk
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