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The Kansas Veterinary Medical Assn. is accepting nominations for the KVMA 2003 Pet of the Year Award.

Any animal who has provided distinguished service or has performed in an extraordinary manner on behalf of an individual or a community during 2003 may be nominated.

The winner will be honored during ceremonies at the association’s annual convention Jan. 10 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka.

Send nominations with a description of meritorious conduct (100 words or less) by Nov. 21 to:

2003 Pet of the Year

c/o Dr. Chuck Stinchcomb, chairman

KVMA Awards Committee

816 S.W. Tyler, Suite 200

Topeka 66612-1635

Or fax nominations to (785) 233-2534.