Dogs of Valor Nomination Form

Nomination Criteria

• The act for which a dog is being nominated must have occurred in 2007.
  
  
• The nominated dog must have exhibited an extraordinary sense of courage by heroically helping a human in need.
  
  
• Companion Dog category nominations: must have acted without being instructed as a trained service or working animal.
  
  
• Working Dog category nominations: must be trained working animals.
  
  
• Nominations may be submitted by the dog’s guardian or by any member of the public who has knowledge of the heroic act or occurrence.
  
  
• Actual events and circumstances surrounding the nomination are subject to independent verification.
  
  
• A nomination may be posthumous, provided it meets the nomination criteria above.

Nominations must include an original summary (400 words or less). A link to a media account of the events described in your nomination story should be included where possible.

If you have questions, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page. View the Contest Rules.

Updated May 2, 2008