The Panel
After carefully reviewing all of the applications submitted, we will first select the organizations that qualify by being no-kill, 501(c)(3) organizations in good standing. We will then read through each of the organizations' profiles and select 64 candidates based on our criteria described in Rules and Regulations.
Meet the judges who will volunteer their time to help choose the 64 candidates, break up any ties and generally provide guidance where needed throughout the program.
Rachael Ray
Pet Name(s): IsabooShe supports: Rachael's Rescue
Rachael Ray launched her own line of dog food, Rachael Ray Nutrish™, last year with the aim of helping animals in need. As described on her website, Rachael's Rescue, she gives her proceeds from the sale of Nutrish to animal welfare organizations such as North Shore Animal League and Bad Rap; these proceeds will also fund Mutt Madness. Rachael is a vocal advocate on behalf of pit bulls and has worked tirelessly to change people's impression of this misunderstood breed.
Kathy Griffin
Pet Name(s): Chance & Pom PomShe supports: America's VetDogs
Double Emmy winner and Grammy-nominated Chicago native Kathy Griffin is a multi-faceted performer with a rapid fire wit. She has been making audiences laugh for years discussing Hollywood gossip and celebrity blunders. After performing for the troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, Kathy met many wounded heros whose lives were rebuilt with the assistance and plain old love from the amazing doggies from America's VetDogs' K-9 Corps.
Beth Ostrosky Stern
Pet Name(s): Bianca Romijn-Stamos-O'ConnellShe supports: North Shore Animal League America
For the past five years, Beth Ostrosky Stern has been the proud spokesperson for Northshore Animal League America, the largest no-kill rescue and adoption facility in the world. She raised over $300,000 last November running the NYC Marathon for NSALA, with special thanks to Rachael Ray Nutrish™ dog food who was a sponsor of her run. Beth is the author of Oh My Dog, published by Simon Spotlight Entertainment, due to be released in Spring 2010.
Dr. Peter Harris Kross
Pet Name(s): Dogs: Charlotte, Beau and Pesca; Cat: Cornelia; Horses: Sera, Daisy, Patch, Benny and BrunoHe supports: Adopt A Boxer Rescue
Named one of New York Magazine's "Best Vets," Dr. Peter Harris Kross owns and operates a small veterinary clinic in Manhattan where he tends to over 4,000 patients, including Rachael's own Isaboo.
