'Friends for Life(C)' Award Recognizes Hero Dogs and Differences Made Through Bravery, Support and Companionship

Nominations due June 1, Award Presented at "Bark at the Capitol(TM)" on Wednesday, June 25, 2008

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- WANTED: your hero dog stories! On Wednesday, June 25 dogs and their best friends from all over California will gather at Capitol Park in Sacramento, CA for "Bark at the Capitol(TM)" in celebration of "Dog Day." (See press release: "Dogs and Best Friends Gather to Celebrate "Dog Day" at "Bark at the Capitol.")

On that day we will announce "Bark at the Capitol's" winner of the "Friends for Life(C)" award highlighting the amazing friendships shared between dogs and their owners. Nomination essays are currently being accepted and are due to organizers by June 1, 2008. Heroes will be judged on the impact they have made to their owners' lives, be it through bravery, support or companionship. These dogs have given willingly of their unfailing loyalty and spirit in their constant desire to help and are examples of the incredible difference that dogs make in our lives.

The "Friends for Life" judging will be lead by "Bark at the Capitol's" technical advisor and renowned dog handler Bill McFadden. A handler with more than 25 years of experience; and the winner of approximately 500 "Best in Shows," including the Westminster Kennel Club and Eukanuba dog shows, McFadden and the other judges will be looking for examples of the strong love and devotion that dogs give their human companions.

"My involvement with dogs has allowed me the privilege of being able to travel and make friends all over the world. I have met people from all walks of life with one thing in common -- their love and respect of dogs," said McFadden. "Dogs connect the world community. The "Friends for Life" award honors the special relationships we share with our dogs, by recognizing their bravery, support and companionship, which are examples of the extraordinary difference that dogs make in our lives every day," continued McFadden.

What: Nominate your dog hero
How: Send your essay to: friends4life@barkatthecapitol.org
Deadline: June 1, 2008, Sunday
For More Information: http://www.barkatthecapitol.org/

About Bark at the Capitol

Bark at the Capitol (http://www.barkatthecapitol.org/) is an event hosted by the Concerned Dog Owners of California (CDOC), a non-profit association dedicated to the protection and promotion of dogs. It's a day to rejoice in the bonds we share with our dogs; recognize the contributions that they have made to our lives; and a time to meet other owners who share our love for our four-legged family members. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to the CDOC (
Bark At The Capital (and Bark at the Capital) are trademarks of Aawas Communications. Use of any trademark property, without expression permission from Aawas Communications, is strictly prohibited. The name and award "Friends for Life(C)" is owned by The Kennel Club and is used by Aawas Communications under its license.

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Source: Concerned Dog Owners of America

CONTACT: Karla Rodriguez of Concerned Dog Owners of America,
+1-408-806-6582, karla@barkatthecapitol.org

Web Site: http://www.barkatthecapitol.org/
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