ASPCA Seeks Nominations for Fire Fighter of the Year Award 

July 30, 2007 – The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is calling for nominations for its Fire Fighter of the Year award, given to a professional fire fighter who has made a heroic effort to save an animal in the past year.

In addition, the ASPCA is seeking nominations for Dog of the Year for a dog who has performed a heroic act in the past year; Cat of the Year for a cat who has performed a heroic act in the past year; Kid of the year for a child under 14 who has rescued an animal; and Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for a heroic effort to save animal in the past year.

Send nominations via the ASPCA web site, and include the nominee’s name, address, email and phone number and a short statement (400 words or less) about why the nominee deserves the award. The deadline for entries is 12:00 noon Eastern Time on August 15, 2007.

Winners are invited to the Humane Awards Luncheon in New York City on November 1, 2007.