He got a second ‘Chance’ and now he could become top dog
Andrea Stetson
He got a second chance at life, a chance to save lives, and now Chance has a chance to be a national top dog. The cur mix breed, that was once severely abused, rescued and became a deputy dog, is now one three semi-finalists in the shelter dog category of the 2021 American Humane Hero Dog Awards.
Chance was found roaming around a Lehigh Acres neighborhood in February 2019 bleeding, dehydrated and bound with red electrical tape around his mouth. Officers described him then as being near death. They believe he was being used as a bait dog for dog fights. Chance was adopted by Lieutenant Richard Castellon and deputized by Sheriff Carmine Marceno. The dog sparked the agency to launch an Animal Cruelty Task Force with Chance as a spokesdog. Now known as Deputy Chance, he is an advocate against animal cruelty and a promoter of the adoption of shelter pets.
America s Top Veterinary Heroes Revealed; Now, Choose Your Favorites
Voting now open for the 2021 American Humane Hero Veterinarian and Hero Veterinary Nurse Awards™, sponsored by Zoetis Petcare
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WASHINGTON, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Behind every beloved pet is a dedicated veterinarian or veterinary nurse, working to keep our best friends healthy. To honor these vital and tireless professionals, American Humane, the country s first national humane organization, is pleased to announce that voting is now open in the eighth annual
American Humane Hero Veterinarian and Hero Veterinary Nurse Awards
™, sponsored by Zoetis Petcare (a U.S. business unit of Zoetis). Following the review of more than 300 nominations from animal lovers across the country, a blue-ribbon judging panel of veterinary professionals and animal care experts has selected 10 of the country s top veterinarians and veterinary nurses as finalists. Pet ow
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