For one night, the swank Breakers hotel went to the dogs .
But in the best possible way.
The landmark hotel was the setting for the 14th annual Hero Dog Awards dinner, the signature event of the American Humane Society.
The dinner took place Jan. 8 and was hosted by longtime American Humane Society ambassadors Christie Brinkley and Carson Kressley.
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The night began in the Mediterranean Room with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, after which guests moved to the Venetian Ballroom for dinner and the announcement of the 2025 Hero Dog.
The Hero Dog Awards is a nationwide competition that searches for and recognizes America’s standout dogs in five categories: therapy dogs, service and guide dogs, military dogs, law enforcement and first responder dogs, and emerging hero/shelter dogs.
Beginning in June, Americans nominated hundreds of inspiring dogs from across the country and five semi-finalists in each of the five categories were chosen. After a competitive public voting process, the field of 25 was narrowed down to five incredible finalists from which a panel of judges chose the winner.
This year’s top dog, Bo, is a year-and-a-half-old Bloodhound in the law enforcement and first responder category who has rescued several missing people and helped police apprehend criminals using his keen sense of smell and tracking skills.
The night also announced a significant rebrand of the organization, including a refreshed logo, a new website, and an updated tagline: “Rescue. Care. Protect.” To reflect the organization’s expanding global efforts in animal welfare and conservation, it has also introduced an international arm as Global Humane Society.
“The Hero Dog Awards offers an opportunity for Americans to come together and celebrate remarkable dogs who make a lasting mark on our lives,” said Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane Society. “We were thrilled to honor Bo and the Hero Dog Awards finalists and to kick off the new era of American Humane Society.”
All proceeds raised were earmarked for the American Humane Society’s work rescuing animals affected by the California wildfires.
American Humane Society is the first national humane organization in the United States and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare, helping to verify the humane treatment of more than one billion animals across the globe each year. Founded in 1877, American Humane Society has been at the forefront of virtually every major advancement in the humane movement to rescue, care for and protect animals with whom we share our Earth.
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