As a ripple effect, a fundraiser posted by “Friends of Todd” was started to help other dogs who need to receive anti-venom medication. Todd’s efforts continue to help others save other dogs in need.
Olympic Silver Medalist and freestyle skier, Gus Kenworthy, poses with Milk-Bone® Dog of the Year nominees, Louboutina the Hugging Dog, Todd the Hero Dog and Pierre Dont Care, who were honored for traits that make them truly special, at the 2018 Streamy Awards.
Los Angeles (PRNewswire) —Todd, the Golden Retriever, won the first-ever “Milk-Bone® Dog of the Year Honor” at the 8th Annual Streamy Awards® in Beverly Hills.
The honor celebrates bravery, overcoming obstacles, strong personality and loyalty traits that make all dogs truly special. It was presented by dog lover and Olympic Silver Medalist (freestyle skier) Gus Kenworthy.
Todd’s heroism made waves in June 2018 when he saved his owner from a rattlesnake bite during a hike. As a ripple effect, a fundraiser posted by “Friends of Todd” was started to help other dogs who need to receive anti-venom medication. Todd’s efforts continue to help others save other dogs in need.
“We are so honored to win the first-ever Milk-Bone Dog of the Year Honor,” said Paula Godwin, Todd’s pet parent. “To be a part of a celebration like this so rewarding since the Streamys is typically a people-only awards show. We are truly grateful and blessed. Todd will be celebrating with lots of Milk-Bone treats!”
Jonathan Rodgers, senior brand manager of Milk-Bone said the honor was created because the company believes that dogs deserve to be honored in the same way humans are honored.
“We are thrilled that fans voted for Todd to win the first ever Milk-Bone Dog of the Year Honor,” Rodgers added. “Todd truly embodies the qualities associated with this honor and goes above and beyond by providing comfort and happiness to all of those around him.”
Doggie Day, which is held annually and open to the public and their pets, took place in Greenville, North Carolina form noon to 6 p.m. A large variety of activities were there for the partaking, including hayrides, a pumpkin slingshot, small toy tractors for kids to ride on, a small and large corn maze, an opportunity to interact with farm animals and feed them, and much more.
There was also a pet costume contest, and adoptable dogs from the Humane Society of Eastern Carolina and the Guardian Animal Foundation.
Below is a slideshow of some of the highlights of our day:
Collections of lucky, waving cats; agility cat demonstrations; rare dog collars; a cat house designed by one of the world’s most famous architects; and being able to bring your cat or small dog on a leash are all highlights from this list of pet-related museums.
We recently wrote an article about the Museum of Dog, which made us wonder what other pet-related museums might be out there for pet lovers to visit.
So, we did some investigating and are bringing you the following list.
Have you been to any of these? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments!
Museum of Dog:As we mentioned, we posted about this museum recently (in an article about some of the museum’s items being taken on a six-city tour). For those not familiar with the the it, located in the Berkshires in Massachusetts since April 2017, this museum is all about sharing the love of all things dog. It contains a collection of original photographs and memorabilia, including rare dog collars dating back to the 1800s. It boasts over 180 pieces created by dog loving artists including Mary Engel, William Wegman and Kathy Ruttenberg.
The Lucky Cat Museum: Located in Cincinnatti, Ohio, the Lucky Cat, or Maneki Neko, Museum opened during a 2012 ArtWalk to display the owner’s ever-growing collection of those iconic gold cat statues, which many people recognize because they are often seen greeting visitors to Chinese or Japanese restaurants with a waving paw (maneki means to beckon and neko means cat). Often referred to as Lucky or Fortune Cats, these statues are very interesting to look at for their bright colors, cute faces and variations in detail. If you’re not in the area and ready to make a trip just yet, you can get a peak at some of the collection by visiting, luckycatmewseum.com.
The Feline Historical Museum. Also in Ohio is the Feline Historical Museum, which also has more Maneki Neko, along with some other great attractions. Those attractions include one cool cat house.The Cat Fanciers’ Association Foundation, Inc. acquired the ‘Cat House’ originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Gerald B. Tonkens family of Cincinnati. It is a 4-foot square piece designed in 1954 specifically for a cat belonging to Mr. Tonkens’ daughter. The bright, “Cherokee Red,” mid-Century Modern design of the house doesn’t exactly scream “cozy,” but we like to imagine the cat was pretty smug knowing it got to nap in a one-of-a-kind futuristic-looking and less than humble abode. And, among other great elements of the museum, perhaps the best is the fact that are actual cats, including appearances by agility cats, and Maine Coons and RagDolls having had the run of the museum. Visitors should check the calendar for scheduled cat appearances.
American Museum of the House Cat. Photo used with permission from http://www.catman2.org/the-american-museum-of-the-house-cat.html
The American Museum of the House Cat: This small museum is a collection of over 30 years worth of things relating to the house cat. It includes art (modern, folk, advertising, poster, and more), glass cats, as well as vintage and antique cat toys. According to its website, the museum helps the Catman2 no-kill cat shelter by providing funding for discounted spay/neuter services to the local community. You can even bring your cat to this museum—as long as it is on a leash. Small dogs are OK too. Other critters are allowed entry at the discretion of the museum owner.
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