Not all heroes wear capes, some wear collars and leashes!
Dogs have provided companionship to the elderly, therapy to sufferers of physical, emotional and mental health troubles, assistance to people with disabilities and invaluable support in military, conservation, rescue and many other roles.
Because our dogs have made such an incredible impact in our lives, Puppy Tales is proud to once again head up the search for the 2024 Australian Dog of the Year to find the doggo that best represents the essence of the Australian dog – love, courage, inspiration, assistance and friendship! Winners will be announced on Australia Day on 26 January 2024.
“The Puppy Tales’ Australian Dog of the Year aims to celebrate the faithful canine companions who bring us through the ups and downs of life and continue to contribute to society in many ways,” said Kerry Martin, award-winning pet photographer, author and founder of Puppy Tales, a website aimed at helping pet owners make the most of life with their fur family.
These awards are inspired by the many amazing dogs Kerry has photographed and met throughout her years of Australian-wide travels.
“Our pets are as wonderfully diverse as our nation and have also made an incredible impact in the lives of people, the environment or other animals,” she said.“We want to recognise pooches from across Australia for services they provide in communities, to humans and their unyielding devotion in the face of sadness, tough times and the occasional vacuum cleaner!”
Prizes valued over $10K, including $1,250 to preferred charities!
In its fourth year, 2024 Australian Dog of the Year winners, nominees and voters will receive prizes worth more than $10,000.
“The Australian Dog of the Year Award pays it forward with a generous donation from Puppy Tales to the winner’s preferred charity and recognises the work they do for communities across the country, particularly in these challenging times,” said Kerry.
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| 2023 Australian Dog of the Year Winner, seizure alert dog Baloo with owner Dani Stevens Photo Credit: Puppy Tales Photography |
Winner
· $1000 Donation to Charity / NFP of their Choice
· Photography Session & 'The Bailey' Collection from Puppy Tales (minimum value $4,000)
· Personalised trophy of the winning dog (value $300)
· Media Campaign with Pet Journo announcing your title to the Australian Media
· $250 Pet Circle Gift Card
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| People's Choice 2022 Guide Dog Poppy |
· $250 Donation to Charity / NFP of their Choice
· Photography Session and Large Canvas from Puppy Tales (Value $1250)
· Media Campaign with Pet Journo announcing your title to the Australian Media
· $100 Pet Circle Gift Card
Nominee Prize Draw (x10)
· $450 Puppy Tales Photography Gift Card
· $450 Puppy Tales Photography Gift Card
Which dogs can be nominated?
Some of the kinds of dogs that are encouraged to enter are (but not limited to):
✔️ Guide dogs or hearing dogs
✔️ Therapy dogs visiting ill people in hospitals
✔️ Dogs who have helped someone with disabilities or health challenges
✔️ Dogs in reading programs or assistance at schools
✔️ Dogs involved in wildlife detection or protection
✔️ Dogs who have located, rescued or saved people, or other pets
✔️ Police and combat dogs
✔️ Other working dogs
✔️ Dogs that are blood donors
✔️ A best friend who has gotten you through a tough time!
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| Rocky was Pet Circle's Bonus Prize in 2022 |
“Not all have an incredible, special talent, but there’s no doubt they have all changed the lives of their humans.”
If your dog represents the true spirit of Australia by being courageous, loving or in any way amazing, nominate them now for a chance to be recognised for the awesome doggo they are and win fabulous prizes to spoil them silly!
Important dates
- Nomination deadline is 8pm on Sunday, 14 January 2024
- Finalists will be announced on Tuesday, 16 January 2024
- Voting for the People’s Choice of the finalists will also commence on January 16th and will close at 12pm on Thursday, 25 January 2024.
- Winners will be announced on Australia Day (Friday, 26 January 2024) on Puppy Tales' Facebook Page.
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Kerry Martin of Puppy Tales considers pets very much part of the family so lives this adage to help and inspire fellow pet parents to create incredible memories of a most pawsome life together!
As she travels with her own adored furry companions Keiko & Summer, Kerry writes to share her knowledge and experiences of all things dog, photography and travel. She published Dog Tales of Australia - a 290 pages bucket list guide of dog friendly travel and destinations throughout Australia - in 2023.
Kerry also creates content for the Puppy Tales website, a social media community of over 500,000 and other publications to promote the wonderful relationships between dogs and people. All accompanied by stunning photography!
Puppy Tales is a business for good with a mission to make a paw-sitive difference. Puppy Tales operates as carbon negative; supports many local organisations through photography, fundraising and more; and plays a part in the global community’s effort to protect the planet, take action on climate change and care for animals and wildlife. To discover more, visit puppytales.com.au
2023 Australian Dog of the Year revealed
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