Talk-show host, celebrity cook and face of the Nutrish line
of dog food, Rachael Ray, has announced a
Mutt Madness Award Program
, which began August 6 and aims to disburse more than
US$200,000 as proceeds to nonprofit animal organizations,
according to a news
report
.
The last date for filling out the online entry forms is
September 20, 2009. Only organizations that are registered
501(c)(3) charities and employ no-kill practices are eligible
to compete.
The top 64 organizations will be selected to face-off in a
March Madness style-competition. All finalists will receive
US$1,000 and a chance to win more money.
The winner is expected to be announced in early
December.
