Summit County Canine Avalanche Team Honored with ASPCA Award
What happened
The Colorado Rapid Avalanche Deployment team, an organization based in Summit County, was honored with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ 2026 Henry Bergh Award. The award recognizes an institution for its commitment to animal welfare. Representatives from the organization traveled to New York City to collect the award.
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Why it matters
The award acknowledges the work of the organization, which trains canine avalanche teams across the western United States and deploys them to respond to avalanches in Colorado. The recognition highlights the organization's commitment to the well-being of the dogs involved in their operations.
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Who's involved
- Summit CountyOrganization based in Summit County that trains canine avalanche teams.
- New York CityLocation where the organization collected its award.
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The entities involved
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Colorado
state of the United States of America
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Summit County
county in Colorado, United States
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New York City
most populous city in the United States