Actors Skyler Samuels and Tyler James Williams to Be Celebrity Judges of American Humane's Pets & Pals Photo Contest(TM)
Date:8/21/2009 12:37:00 AM
DENVER, Aug. 20 /-/ -- Two 15-year-old actors, Skyler Samuels and Tyler James Williams, will be celebrity judges in the American Humane Association's annual Pets & Pals Photo Contest. Out of thousands of entries, the judges and American Humane will choose the best photos that celebrate the bond between people and pets. American Humane will announce the contest winners on or about Thursday, Sept. 10.
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Currently filming the family comedy Furry Vengeance, Samuels plays the role of Amber opposite Brendan Fraser and Brooke Shields. She is best known for her appearances on the Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, That's So Raven and Drake and Josh.
Winner of the 2007 NAACP Image Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series, Williams is best known for his role as Chris in the comedy series Everybody Hates Chris. He also starred along with Wilmer Valderrama of That '70s Show in the 2006 comedy film Unaccompanied Minors.
"I am excited to be one of the judges for this year's American Humane's Pets and Pals contest," said Williams. "I'm looking forward to seeing all the great photos!"
"Paws, wings, scales or tails, I'm so excited to be a judge for the American Humane Pets and Pals photo contest and I can't wait to see you with your pet pal," Samuels said. "There's going to be lots precious pictures, I know it will hard choose just one."
American Humane's annual Pets & Pals Photo Contest highlights the many important roles animals play in people's lives and celebrates the bond between people and their animal companions. Out of four categories, two Grand Prize winners will be selected and each will win $1,000. In addition, four Category Winners (one in each category) will each win $500.
For more information on American Humane visit www.americanhumane.org/about-us.
About American Humane
Founded in 1877, the American Humane Association is the only national organization dedicated to protecting both children and animals. Through a network of child and animal protection agencies and individuals, American Humane develops policies, legislation, curricula and training programs to protect children and animals from abuse, neglect and exploitation. The nonprofit organization, headquartered in Denver, raises awareness about The Link(R) between violence to people and violence to animals, as well as the benefits derived from the human-animal bond. American Humane's regional office in Los Angeles is the authority behind the "No Animals Were Harmed"(R) end-credit disclaimer on film and TV productions, and American Humane's office in Washington, D.C., is an advocate for child and animal protection at the federal and state levels. The American Humane(R) Certified farm animal program is the nation's original independent certification and labeling program for humanely raised food. American Humane meets the strong, comprehensive standards of the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance, has been awarded the Independent Charities of America's "Best in America" Seal of Approval, has met the stringent standards for financial efficiency and accountability required by the American Institute of Philanthropy to qualify as a Top-Rated Charity, and has received a 3-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's premier independent charity evaluator. Visit www.americanhumane.org to learn more.
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