The Humane Society of the United States announced they’ll be honoring pop star Ke$ha for her commitment to animal welfare as the 2013 recipient of their Wyler Award. Ke$ha will be receiving the honor at the 2013 Genesis Awards Benefit Gala on March 23, 2013.
The Wyler Award (named after actress/animal advocate Gretchen Wyler) is given to a celebrity who helps increase animal issues via the media. Previous winners of the prestigious award include Sir Paul McCartney, Hayden Panettiere, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, Kristin Davis and Ian Somerhalder.
As a Global Ambassador for animals, Ke$ha has brought attention to the plight of street dogs, “the trophy hunting of endangered lions, shark-finning, Canada’s commercial seal slaughter, dogfighting, and cruelty-free cosmetics.” She also uses her website to highlight a different issue involving the welfare of animals each month.
“It means so much to me to be recognized by The Humane Society of the United States because advocating for animals is second nature to me,” stated Ke$ha. “My affinity with animals and the natural world inspires me and my music. I don’t understand how anyone can justify abusing or exploiting animals, and as long as it continues, I intend to keep talking about it.”
“The animals have a bold and passionate ambassador in Ke$ha, who is not known for holding back on what she thinks,” said Beverly Kaskey, senior director of The HSUS’ Hollywood Outreach and executive producer of The HSUS’ Genesis Awards Benefit Gala. “The Humane Society of the United States is grateful to Ke$ha for informing her millions of fans worldwide about new and ongoing threats to our fellow creatures, while connecting them to resources that enable them to take action.”
Source: The Humane Society of the United States
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