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It’s almost that time of year again when the Australians of the Year are recognised. At Puppy Tales, however, there’s a twist in the tail!

For the second year running, Puppy Tales are looking to recognise one amazing doggo to be the Australian Dog of the Year! 

In appointing the Australian Dog of the Year 2023, they want to recognise the dogs that have made a contribution to the communities across Australia. They’ve reached out to DOGS NSW because we have some amazing dogs within our community, and they want to hear of and recognise their contribution.

To share the link to the nomination page to help them find all of those incredible dogs that are deserving of nominations please click here.

Puppy Tales will be featuring nominated dogs and sharing their stories on their website and social media through these awards. This is the chance  to commend these dogs to their online community of 500,000+ dog-lovers, and to recognise their roles in their communities. 

In its third year, the 2023 Australian Dog of the Year will receive a $250 Pet Circle Gift Card, a $1,000 photography experience with Puppy Tales Photography plus $1000 donation to the registered charity of the winner’s choice! In addition, there is the People’s Choice Award and Gift Cards for 10 Nominees – total prize pool valued at more than $5,000! 

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

Please click here to view the website for more information or to nominate a true-blue, four-legged Australian hero.

Nominations close on 13 January and the winner announced on 26 January, Australia Day!