Save the Date -- Media Alert: National Geographic Channel and Best Friends Present Update On the Progress of 22 Michael Vick Dogs Being Rehabilitated At 'Dogtown' Animal Sanctuary

Save the Date -- Media Alert: National Geographic Channel and Best Friends Present Update On the Progress of 22 Michael Vick Dogs Being Rehabilitated At 'Dogtown' Animal Sanctuary

For the First Time, Media Can Meet the Four Dogs Featured In Upcoming Season Premiere of Series Dogtown

WHAT: National Geographic Channel's popular series DOGTOWN returns with a special two-hour season premiere, Saving the Michael Vick Dogs, on Friday, September 5, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

For the first time, media will be introduced to Cherry, Meryl, Denzel and Georgia -- four of the most challenging dogs rescued from an illegal dog fighting venture operated by the Atlanta Falcons' Michael Vick and taken in by Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Dogtown's team of dedicated experts will discuss how they overcame their violent pasts and now live happier, healthier lives.

Dogtown is part of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, one of the largest no-kill animal facilities in the country and often the last hope for dogs requiring specialized or urgent medical attention or for abused and neglected animals.

WHEN: Monday, August 11, 2008
10 a.m.

WHERE: DOGTOWN at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Five miles north of Kanab, Utah

Directions: Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is located five miles north of Kanab, Utah, on Highway 89. Watch for the Best Friends sign on the right and proceed to the Best Friends welcome center.

RSVP: Chris Albert, calbert@natgeochannel.com, 202-912-6526 (office) or 310-880-1250 (cell)

Erin Griffin, erin.griffin@natgeochannel.com, 202-912-6632 (office) or 202-316-9707 (cell)

John Polis, johnp@bestfriends.org, 435-644-2001 ext. 4858 (office) or 435-689-0265 (cell)

Barbara Williamson, Barbara@bestfriends.org, 435-644-2001 ext. 4408 or 435-689-0202 (cell)

Note: Footage is embargoed until after Sept. 1 to promote Sept. 5 premiere.

National Geographic Channel to provide additional B-roll to all crews that attend.

Cell phone coverage is spotty in Angel Canyon, where the sanctuary is located. However, wireless Internet is easily accessible.

REPORTERS/CREW INSTRUCTIONS:

All reporters and crews MUST confirm in advance to arrange one-on-one interviews with trainers and Best Friends staff.

CONTACT: Chris Albert, +1-202-912-6526, cell: +1-310-880-1250, calbert@natgeochannel.com, or Erin Griffin, +1-202-912-6632, cell: +1-202-316-9707, erin.griffin@natgeochannel.com, both of National Geographic Channel; John Polis, +1-435-644-2001 ext. 4858, cell: +1-435-689-0265, johnp@bestfriends.org, or Barbara Williamson, +1-435-644-2001 ext. 4408, cell: +1-435-689-0202, Barbara@bestfriends.org, both of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

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Source: National Geographic Channel

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