Every year, The Genesis Awards pays tribute to the major news and entertainment media for producing outstanding works that raise public awareness of animal issues.
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Carrie Ann Inaba of "Dancing With the Stars" hosted The 26th Genesis Awards with élan. Tim Long/Long Photography
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Showing her tattoo to the photographers on the red carpet. Tim Long/Long Photography
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Giving fellow presenter Uggie a treat onstage to thank him for opening the show with her. Tim Long/Long Photography
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Posing with Wyler Award winner, Ian Somerhalder. Tim Long/Long Photography
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Closing the show with HSUS Hollywood Outreach senior director, Beverly Kaskey. Tim Long/Long Photography
Host Carrie Ann Inaba
The audience at The Humane Society of the United States’ 26th Genesis Awards gave "Dancing with the Stars" judge Carrie Ann Inaba their vote for outstanding master of ceremonies at The HSUS's flagship event.
Sharing the stage with Uggie
Known for her compassion for animals, Carrie Ann brought her signature vitality and enthusiasm to the show, clearly enjoying sharing the stage with Uggie, the Jack Russell terrier from the Academy Award-winning film “The Artist.” The two new friends not only co-presented the best feature film award but also opened the show with a surprise segment in which the canine movie icon “spoke up” for his fellow creatures.
Giving cats their moment
To ensure that The 26th Genesis Awards didn’t go entirely to the dogs, Carrie Ann introduced her new online series, "Crib Cats," designed to find loving homes for shelter kitties. It’s hosted by Kit, a beautiful matchmaking feline, who introduces on-line viewers to shelter cats in dire need of a human companion and a safe haven to call home.
“I’m honored to have been asked to host an awards show that is both a celebration and a consciousness raiser,” said Carrie Ann. “In a busy awards season, The Genesis Awards stands out as an event that has true meaning in the larger scope of things—it’s the Oscars® for animals and the people in the media who give voice to their plight.”
Backstage bonus
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