Maverick's owner Kelly Brownfield and American Humane CEO Robin Ganzert joined 'America's Newsroom' with the 7-year-old Great Dane, who is a finalist for the American Human Hero Dog Awards.
American Humane announced its 13th annual Hero Dog Award — and the honors go to a 150-pound therapy dog.
Brownfield told Fox News Digital that Maverick, who currently works with the United Service Organizations, or USO, to support American troops and family members, was born for a purpose. Maverick supports service members, escorts children to military funerals for their parents, and helps men and women cope with trauma, according to American Humane.To date in 2023, Maverick and Brownfield have completed 55 “special mission” requests.
Votes by the public, plus decisions by a judging panel, contributed to the selection of the Hero Dog Award winner.
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