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 Professional
Category - Awarded to Rookie, a six-year-old German Shepherd.
Rookie was found wandering the streets of Howell Township,
and was adopted by Officer Glenn Rogers from the local humane
society. Officer Rogers started Rookie in police training
in 1994 and Rookie began active police work in 1995. Overcoming
spinal surgery, Rookie has an impressive number of arrests,
and placed second in Region 15 police dog trials.
Owner
- Cpl. Glenn Rogers
Veterinarian - Dr. Anthony DeCarlo
 Professional
Category (Posthumous) - Presented to Orient, a German
Shepherd. Orient was a graduate from the Seeing Eye Program
and was placed with Bill Irwin. Orient led Irwin on an incredible
trek on the complete length of the Appalachian Trail from
Georgia to Maine. Profiled in Irwin's book Blind Courage,
Orient faithfully and unconditionally assisted Bill Irwin
for over nine years.
Owner
- Bill Irwin
Veterinarians - Dr. Ed Swiderski and Dr. Susan
Spreat
Companion
Category - Awarded to Casey, a four-year-old Golden Retriever.
Casey is the constant companion to Andrew Huzar, who is confined
to a wheelchair. Casey's devotion to Andrew helps him enjoy
activities such as kayaking and touring the rugged hills of
western New Jersey, and playing in the yard.
Owner
- The Huzar family
Veterinarian - Dr. Suzanne Smith
Companion Category (Posthumous) - Awarded to Bagel,
a Bichon Frisse. Bagel exemplified the loyal qualities that
make dogs "man's best friend." Bagel was a faithful
watchdog, cheered a husband and a son through recuperation
from surgeries and helped a young child overcome his fear
of dogs.
Owner
- The Sachs family
Veterinarian - Dr. Cheri Smith
 Therapy
Category - Awarded to Spunky, a nine-year-old domestic
shorthair cat. Spunky visits senior residents, exhibiting
extraordinary calm and patience, as he sits for houses in
the seniors' laps.
Owner
- Sandra Campbell
Veterinarian - Dr. Ann Ascher
Therapy
Category (Posthumous) - Awarded to Cinnamon Twist, a therapeutic
riding horse for Special People United to Ride (SPUR) in Lincroft,
NJ. Due to his exceptionally calm demeanor, Cinnamon Twist
was ridden by the smallest and most fearful riders, giving
them confidence to overcome their physical and cognitive challenges.
Owner
- Cynthia Weber (SPUR)
Veterinarian - Dr. Elden Klayman
Hero
Category - Awarded to Solo, a German Shepherd. During
a police standoff in Bradley Beach last year, Solo gave his
life to protect his police handler while attempting to apprehend
a criminal. Solo's tragic death inspired an effort to outfit
K-9 dogs with bulletproof vests, and led to the recent adoption
of law increasing the penalties for killing a police dog.
Owner
- Sheriff's Officer Robin Eckel
Veterinarian - Dr. Sherwood Gloth
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