{"id":2176099,"date":"2026-10-02T16:39:40","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T13:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2176099"},"modified":"2026-10-02T16:39:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T13:39:40","slug":"colorados-nonprofit-avalanche-dog-training-organization-c-rad-receives-national-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2176099","title":{"rendered":"Colorado\u2019s Nonprofit Avalanche Dog Training Organization (C-RAD) Receives National Award"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Copper Mountain team Nev\u00e9 and Nick practice drills during C-RAD training in February 2026. | Photo: Shauna Farnell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The human and canine heroes of Colorado Rapid Avalanche Response Deployment (C-RAD)<\/a> are getting well-deserved national recognition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to training ski patrol and search and rescue dogs to find and save avalanche victims, C-RAD is the winner of The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)\u2019s prestigious 2026 Henry Bergh Award.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Named after ASPCA\u2019s founder, Henry Bergh, the award \u201cis given to an individual or institution exhibiting exceptional leadership, compassion and commitment to animal welfare.\u201d<\/strong> It is one of a handful of the Society\u2019s Humane Awards, which celebrate \u201cpeople and animal heroes nationwide who have made extraordinary contributions to animal welfare and improve the lives of those around them.\u201d<\/p>\n