Oustanding animals to be honored

COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Veterinary Medical Association will honor Ohio's Outstanding Animals to celebrate the enduring link between animals and people.
The awards will honor contributions that animal companions make to enrich human lives, and heighten public awareness of Ohio's Outstanding Animals.
Nominees must be animals who, through unselfish and courageous accomplishment, exemplify the affection, loyalty, security and value of outstanding animal companions, according to the OVMA.
Veterinarians, technicians, veterinary hospital staff, and their families, are not eligible to enter their animals.
Each nomination must include an official application (or photocopy of official form) with the signature of both the animal's owner and the veterinarian; a color photograph of the animal; and a one-page description of why the animal should be recognized. The application my include up to three additional letters of support and additional photographs/video of the animal. Entry deadline is June 27.
To obtain a copy of the application, visit www.ohiovma.org, or call (614) 486-7253.
A panel, chaired by Dr. Tod Beckett, will select the award winners.
Ohio's Outstanding Animals will be recognized on Saturday, Aug, 13 during the Ohio State Fair.