Local New York Aussie Named Eukanuba Challenge Champion Finalist

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May 18, 2011, 07:30 ET

MASON, Ohio, May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

WHO: Australian Shepherd – Gunner – from Bloomingburg, NY was just named a finalist in the Eukanuba 28-Day Challenge Champion Contest; there will be a total of five finalists. As a finalist, Gunner and four other canines from around the U.S. have each won a year's supply of Eukanuba food.

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WHAT: Between Feb. 15 and April 30, 2011, dog owners taking the 28-Day Challenge were encouraged to enter the Challenge Champion Contest by submitting 100 words or less to explain their dog's transformation from good to extraordinary while eating Eukanuba for just 28 days. The winning "Challenge Champion" will be announced on Eukanuba's Facebook page Monday, June 6, 2011. The top dog will receive the pink carpet treatment with a Hollywood-style photo and video shoot, appear in the September issue of Dog Fancy magazine and star in an upcoming Eukanuba print advertisement.

ABOUT GUNNER: Gunner is a 1-year old Australian Shepherd who as a puppy had a very sensitive stomach. After completing the 28-Day Challenge, Gunner's owner Danielle noticed a drastic change in not only his digestive patterns but his physical appearance. The colors in his coat are now vibrant and his fur is healthier and shinier. Gunner represents the Aussie breed extraordinarily with a lot of athletic prowess. He and Danielle often hit the trails and pavement to go hiking, biking and running together.

MEDIA OPPS:

Interview Gunner's owner to hear her reaction to being named a finalist and learn first-hand about Gunner's athletic story and transformation since switching to Eukanuba
Videos and images of Gunner and her owner
Interview Eukanuba spokesperson to learn why Gunner stood out to be named a finalist

SOURCE Eukanuba