Your dog could be the Los Angeles Fire Department’s next mascot

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

by: Wendy Burch

Posted: Apr 23, 2024 / 11:15 AM PDT

Updated: Apr 23, 2024 / 11:15 AM PDT

Do you think your dog is cute enough to be a mascot? If so, the Los Angeles Fire Department wants to hear from you – and see a photo.

The fire department’s fundraising team is hosting a contest where you can nominate your pooch and vote for your favorites.

The Howling Heroes Mascot contest is soliciting entries and votes until 8 p.m. Wednesday. Each vote costs $1, which supports the LAFD Foundation in funding essential equipment and programs, such as the department’s canine therapy program and its search and rescue team, the nonprofit says.

Some of the entries in LAFD’s Howling Heroes contest. April 2024. (LAFD Foundation)

A panel of judges, including Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, will evaluate the top 10 vote-getters and select the winner, who will be recognized across all LAFD platforms, be featured in a segment on KTLA 5 News, get a professional photo shoot – in addition to bragging rights.

Second and third-place winners will also receive a gift basket of LAFD apparel.

Tap here to enter the Howling Heroes contest or vote for your favorite dogs.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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