Los Angeles, CA (April 18, 2007)— Joey Naber, star of Academy Award winning short film, West Bank Story, is set to judge a dog contest at New Leash On Life Animal Rescue’s 6th annual Nuts for Mutts dog show on April 22, 2007.
Nuts for Mutts was created to help raise money for New Leash On Life’s Animal Rescue’s life saving programs and to raise awareness about animals in need and the value of a dog. The dog show is comprised of 30 amusing categories. This year, they are switching up the judging format and doing it “American Idol” style. Joey Naber is set to be a celebrity judge for the Best Chihuahua Mix and Best Shepherd Mix categories.
“I sincerely support the New Leash on Life Animal Rescue organization and I am proud to be a celebrity judge at the 6th annual Nutts for Mutts show at Pierce College,” says Joey Naber. “I can’t wait to see what these dogs have to show me!”
Joey Naber will be judging among a group of other compassionate celebrities such as host, Kim Basinger, Emily Deschanel (Bones), David Boreanaz (Bones), Molly Sims (Las Vegas), Sabrina Sloan (American Idol), Alaina Alexander (American Idol), Patricia Kara (Deal or No Deal) to name a few.
About Joey Naber:
In addition to starring in Academy Award winning short film, West Bank Story, Naber has also been featured in numerous films like Mother, Executive Decision, The Siege, and Three Kings along sides of Mark Wahlberg, Halle Berry and the legendary Debbie Reynolds. In between his films, Naber has also landed a number of popular TV guest appearances on shows "Las Vegas," "ER," "Charmed," "JAG" among others.
For more information on Joey Naber, or for media inquiries, please contact Mona Loring at contact@monaloring.com. For information about the event and organizations, please visit websites: www.newleash.org and www.nutsformutts.com.
