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RIN TIN TIN earns CGC

Nov. 21, 2009 ~ The Rising RIN TIN TIN Star, #XI amazed trainers and spectators in Tulsa on Saturday, Nov. 21 when he earned his American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Certificate at the age of only 4 1/2 months.

Typically, dogs take the CGC test at about one-year of age and it is extremely unusual for the certificate to be awarded to dogs less than 6 months of age.

"I am very proud of the young successor to the legacy of RIN TIN TIN. 'Lil Rin' has all the talent and ability of his ancestors and already outperforms much older dogs," Trainer Debra Hnath said.

Rinty entertains fans at World War I Museum

July 4, 2009 ~Rin Tin Tin delighted fans at the World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri on July 4, 2009.

Lassie visits Rin Tin Tin

May 23, 2009 ~ Lassie traveled from Canyon Country, California to visit Rin Tin Tin as well as fans and friends. Accompanied by trainer Carol Riggins and associate Cathy Schmidt, the trio delighted fans with photo opportunities. This was only the third time in history that the canine icons met. The 10th generation Lassie met the 10th Rin Tin Tin during the visit.

The pair of celebrity dogs first met in private setting in California in 1945 when Lee Duncan and Rin Tin Tin #3 met with and Rudd Weatherwax and Lassie #3 to discuss which of the two stars was most intelligent. The men reportedly left the friendly meeting saying the dogs were of equal intelligence.

The second meeting of the canine icons took place four years ago when Lassie #9 traveled to Texas to visit Rin Tin Tin #8 and make an appearance during a training seminar for A Rinty For Kids Foundation, Incorporated (ARFkids). The canine celebrities attending the Memorial Day event each represent the 10th dog in their line to carry on their lineage.

Rin Tin Tin joins Therapy group in Louisiana

April 5, 2009 ~ On the weekend of April 5, Rin Tin Tin joined PAWS Therapy Dogs at the "block party" hosted by The First Baptist Church in West Monroe, Louisiana.

The "block party" was an effort to unite the people in the neighborhood surrounding the church. The event included food, games and an Easter Egg Hunt for the children.

Rinty thrilled ALL the children and adults.

Here he poses with West Monroe Police Department Cpl. Matt Downhour and a mother and her daughters.

Rin Tin Tin visits school children

December 17, 2008 ~ Rin Tin Tin joined LaFreida Huddleston along with their friends from the PAWS Therapy Group and paid a visit to Central Elementary School in Calhoun, Louisiana.

Members of PAWS joining Rin Tin Tin included including Maureen with Buddy and Chopper; Claudia Long and Mr. Spot; and Savannah and Sparky.

During the presentation members of the PAWS group shared with the students information about being a Responsible Pet Owner. The students also enjoyed hearing the story of Rin Tin Tin.

While in Louisiana, Rin Tin Tin also joined the PAWS group during the holiday season to "Ring the Bell" for the Salvation Army.

Rin Tin Tin Stars at Paws in the Park Event

October 18, 2008 ~ TULSA,OKLAHOMA - Paws in the Park, a pet festival benefiting the Humane Society of Tulsa, welcomed a special guest to this year's event "Rin Tin Tin."

Recognized as a movie and television star, the first Rin Tin Tin is credited for saving Warner Brother Studios from bankruptcy during the silent film era. Today, Rin Tin Tin X carries on the proud name and legacy.

Born in 2007, Rin Tin Tin X has already made public appearances across the country. Currently, he is being trained in Tulsa by Debra Hnath, a member of the Tulsa Dog Training Club.

Rin Tin Tin X made a special guest appearance at Paws in the Park on Saturday morning. Paws in the Park is northeastern Oklahoma"s largest pet festival and was held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 18 at RiverWalk Crossing in Jenks.

Rin Tin Tin Outraged at Deception

September 16, 2008 ~ Rin Tin Tin cautions consumers to not be mislead by the Tuesday, September 16, 2008 release in the United States by First Look Studios (Pictures) of a movie on DVD titled "Finding Rin Tin Tin."

The movie was filmed in Sofia, Bulgaria between January 25, 2006 and February 28, 2006 and the German Shepherd Dogs used were provided by Lary Mak in Bulgaria and in no way connected to or endorsed by the Authentic Rin Tin Tin dogs.

"I am deeply saddened and distressed to see this film company intentionally deceive the public by representing the dogs they used in the movie as Rin Tin Tin," said Miss Daphne Hereford, owner/breeder of Rin Tin Tin and Trademarks associated with the canine icon.

"For more than 9 decades and 10 generations, Rin Tin Tin and his direct line descendants that have continued the Rin Tin Tin bloodline have been highly respected and sought after. I fear this action by the production company will not only confuse the public but tarnish the Rin Tin Tin dogs good name and reputation."

"Through our attorney we made several attempts to discuss the matter with First Look Studios but they were non-responsive, Miss Hereford added.

Some years ago a similar situation arose with Lassie when a production company tried to substitute non-genetic line dogs that were not direct descendants of the original Lassie in the filming of the series in Canada. Fans rallied to the deception and sent letters, faxes and emails to the production company expressing their outrage at the deception. As a result, original direct genetic descendant line dogs of the original Lassie were returned to the series.

"We ask for the public's support in protesting this deception and bringing the matter to a postive conclusion that will ensure the good name of Rin Tin Tin dogs is not tarnished nor the consuming public deceived," Miss Hereford said.

We encourage the consuming public to boycott the release of this film on DVD and express their outrage at the deception by sending their comments directly to the production and distribution company.

See additional Information on How to Protest the release of the Deceptive DVD

See the Ruling and the Actual Lawsuit Documents As Filed

Rin Tin Tin Entertains Residents of Tulsa Center

September 7, 2008 ~ Rin Tin Tin delighted residents of the Heatheridge Assisted Living Center with a visit on Sunday, September 7.

He toured the facility and greeted each resident with a handshake or a high-five.

Then, to the delight of fans, he even played the piano for them.

Rin Tin Tin Celebrates 90th Birthday

September 10, 2008 ~ This day will mark the 90th Birthday of Rin Tin Tin.

Considered by many to be the oldest continous bloodline in the history of the breed, the original Rin Tin Tin was found in a bombed German War Dog Kennel in Lorraine, France by Cpl. Lee Duncan on September 15, 1918.

Following World War I in November 1918, Duncan returned to the United States with Rin Tin Tin and his litter sister Nannette. Nannette died soon after from distemper, but Rin Tin Tin went on to become one of Hollywood's greatest stars of the 1920s.

The original Rin Tin Tin died on August 10, 1932, but the legacy continued with his son Junior who was featured in several serials in the 1930s and 1940s.

Duncan used Rin Tin Tin III (#3) to train dogs for the military at the onset of World War II.

Rin Tin Tin II (#2) and Rin Tin Tin IV (#4) appeared in the 1950s series, The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin.

Duncan died on September 20, 1960 but not before the lineage was passed to the current owner's family in 1957.

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CBS Sunday Morning Remembers Rin Tin Tin

August 10,2008 ~ Sunday, August 10, 2008 marks the 76th anniversary of the passing of the original Rin Tin Tin and CBS Sunday Morning will feature the canine icon in their almanac segment.

The original Rin Tin Tin was born on September 10, 1918 and rescued from a bombed German War Dog Kennel in Lorraine, France by Cpl. Lee Duncan.

Rin Tin Tin would go on to make 26 motion pictures for Warner Brothers Studios and become known as the mortgage lifter for reportedly saving the studio from bankruptsy.

Rin Tin Tin and Duncan were playing in the front yard of his Hollywood home on August 10, 1932 when the canine icon passed away. Duncan's neighbor, Jean Harlow, is said to have rushed to help and held Rin Tin Tin in her arms as Duncan summoned a veterinarian.

Rin Tin Tin was originally laid to rest in the rose garden of Duncan's home, but was later moved to France, the country of his birth.

Rin Tin Tin WOWS "Good Day Tulsa" Audience

July 11,2008 ~ Rin Tin Tin wowed the audience of "Good Day Tulsa" on Friday morning, July 11 during an interview by the show's host DC Roberts.

Good Day Tulsa airs on KTUL, Channel 8 in Tulsa at 9 a.m. on weekedays. The morning talk show show interesting guests and news about current events in the area.

Ms. Roberts reviewed the amazing 90-year history of the canine icon with his Trainer Debra Hnath in the live interview.

Prior to the airing of the popular morning show, Rin Tin Tin greeting everyone in the studio with a happy High-Five.

As he was leaving the studio, Rin Tin Tin had the pleasure of meeting Tulsa's Mayor Kathy Taylor.

Mrs. Hnath said, "It was indeed our pleasure to be part of such a quality program as Good Day Tulsa. We look forward to working with them again in the future."

Rin Tin Tin Visits Veterans on July 4

July 4, 2008 ~ To help celebrate America"s birthday Rin Tin Tin paid a visit to the residents of the Claremore Veteran"s Center on the 4th of July.

Rin Tin Tin spent about two hours at the functioning memorial to Oklahoma's wartime veterans greeting each of the residents, family members, staff and live-in mascot, Clyde, a one-year-old Labrador Retriever mix. While there, Rin Tin Tin also offered a friendly hello to resident cat Gus.

Traveling from room-to-room Rin Tin Tin offered high-fives to the some 40 residents for their service to America.

When he saw the 90 lb. sable German Shepherd Dog, one WWII POW said, "That is the kind of dog who kept me in my cell when I was a prisoner of war." Rin Tin Tin"s trainer Debra Hnath, of Claremore, responded by saying, "Oh no, it was this kind of dog, a Rin Tin Tin line descendant, who was in California during WWII training dogs for our side." She continued to explain that at the onset of WWII Duncan and Rin Tin Tin III trained some 5,000 dogs for the war effort at Camp Hahn, Calif.

One highlight of the event was the exchange between two residents who had a friendly dispute over which thought Rin Tin Tin was the prettiest. One said, "The beauty is in the head, and he has one beautiful head." The other resident retorted, "He is the most beautiful dog I have ever seen."

According to Claremore Veteran"s Center Administrator Cindy Adams the residents of the center were thrilled to meet the 10th generation line descendant of the original Rin Tin Tin who was found in France by Cpl. Lee Duncan in 1918 just before the end of WWI.

One resident asked Mrs. Hnath, "How can Rin Tin Tin still be alive in 2008?" She responded by saying, "The 90-year-old bloodline was maintained by Duncan until 1957 then passed to current breeder Daphne Hereford"s family in Texas 51 years ago.

Rin Tin Tin was also accompanied by his photographer, John Hnath, of Claremore. According to Rin Tin Tin"s breeder Miss Hereford, he will be returning to El Rancho Rin Tin Tin in Texas next week for a short hiatus from his rigorous training schedule.

Ms. Adams delighted residents by distributing several copies of Rinty"s News, a bi-annual publication of the Rin Tin Tin Fan Club.

Rin Tin Tin Pays Tribute to K-9 War Heroes

May 25-28 , 2008 ~ The world renowned Rin Tin Tin paid tribute to K-9 War Heroes during the 46th Annual Edison Township Memorial Day parade held on Sunday, May 25.

Rin Tin Tin, was joined by several other four-legged parade participants to honor the thousands of canines who have served during wartime.

Following the parade, Rin Tin Tin was available for photo opportunities at Shep"s Pet Grooming Salon in Edison, New Jersey.

On Monday Rin Tin Tin made an appearance at Pet Valu in Hillsborough New Jersey.

His Tuesday schedule included a 10 a.m. appearance at Woodbrook School in Edison, New Jersey. An appearance at Ketusky Funeral Home in Manville followed and he concluded the day with an appearance at Commerce Bank Ballpark for the Somerset Patriots game against Camden Riversharks.

He completed his appearance schedule on Wednesday morning with two programs at Weston Elementary School in Manville, New Jersey. Borough Administrator Gary Garwacke presented him a proclamation declaring May 28 "Rin Tin Tin Day" in Manville, New Jersey.

Rin Tin Tin Attends Clicker Expo

March 28-30, 2008 ~ Rin Tin Tin enjoys meeting world Reknown Clicker Trainer Karen Pryor during an appearance at the Clicker Expo held in Lexington, Kentucky March 28-30.

Rin's Trainer Debra Hnath and his Official Photographer John Hnath also enjoyed attending the conference and meeting and having the opportunity work with the nation's top trainers and Certified Behaviorists.

Rin Tin Tin Hosts Puppy Reunion

Nov. 3, 2007 ~ Families from Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana gathered at Rancho Rin Tin Tin on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 for a puppy reunion.

Many of the families who received puppies from the June 23, 2007 litter out of Rin Tin Tins Celestial and sired by Rin Tin Tins Lord Magi attended the event.

The Nation Mourns the Loss Of Rin Tin Tin

June 14, 2007 ~ Rin Tin Tin, the eighth in a legacy of famed canines whose bloodlines date to 1899, died peacefully on Thursday, June 14 at age 12 1/2 at his home, El Rancho Rin Tin Tin, in Crockett, Texas.

Rin Tin Tin VIII delighted audiences in Texas, Arizona, Oregon, Colorado, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Florida during a 10-month tour June 1999-April 2000. In addition, he presented Responsible Dog Ownership Programs to more than 5,000 elementary school students in the mid-1990s. Most recently he starred in the documentary, Rin Tin Tin, A Living Legacy, produced by Kendra Waters and Azure Towers Productions that chronicles the 89-year history of the famed lineage.

Rin Tin Tin VIII assumed the position of Rin Tin Tin following the death of his grandfather, Rin Tin Tin VII and will be succeeded by his Grandson, Rin Tin Tin X.

"Words simply cannot describe the magnitude of our loss. Rin VIII was the most magnificent representative of the Rin Tin Tin lineage anyone could imagine. It was my honor to have had the opportunity to be part of his life," said Miss Daphne Hereford, Rin Tin Tin owner/breeder.

Miss Hereford's family has maintained the Rin Tin Tin lineage since 1957 and she has been directly involved with six Rin Tin Tins; Rin Tin Tin V " Rin Tin Tin X.

Rin Tin Tin VIII sired 12 litters of puppies during his life, and a new generation of Rin Tin Tin line dogs is due from his daughter, Rin Tin Tins Celestial on June 23, 2007.

The original Rin Tin Tin was found in a bombed German War Dog Kennel in Lorraine, France during World War I by Cpl. Lee Duncan. Duncan rescued Rin Tin Tin and his mother Betty des Flanders and four siblings on Sept. 15, 1918. Ironically, Rin Tin Tin would be the only puppy to survive from the litter. Cpl. Duncan returned to his home in Los Angeles, Calif. with Rin Tin Tin at the end of the war and the original Rin Tin Tin starred in 26 movies before his death on Aug. 10, 1932.

Rin Tin Tin II and Rin Tin Tin IV starred in the 1950s series, the Adventures of Rin Tin Tin. The next film to star Rin Tin Tin was produced in 2006, Rin Tin Tin, A Living Legacy, and starred Rin Tin Tin VIII. In a private ceremony, Rin Tin Tin VIII was laid to rest at El Rancho Rin Tin Tin.

In lieu of Flowers, please send donations to ARFkids Foundation, incorporated

Rinty Goes to War

May 2007 ~ At the Imperial War Museum in London England there has been staged a unique and fascinating exhibition entitled "The Animals of War".

On display is an unbelievable collection of animals including rats, bats, pigs, sharks, dolphins, cats, elephants, mules, as well as birds portraying their own remarkable bravery and at the same time assisting their country, in its time of need. Pigeons believe or not were parachuted like secret agents behind enemy lines, while dogs later where to follow a similar means of arrival.

Its seems almost any creature could be enlisted to help with the war effort, even glow worms were deemed a priority, to assist with map reading.

With reference to dogs there is Judy an English pointer who was awarded The Dickin Medal, the animal equivalent of The Victoria Cross for outstanding bravery.

Judy was the only animal to have been an official P.O.W. of the Japanese during the Second World War.

Irma a German shepherd dog also received a Dickin Medal for her valiant efforts in finding buried victims after the air aids in war torn London.

Also on display and with due recognition Rin Tin Tin is represented with a series of items including the Red Cross harness and canine training boots worn by Rin Tin Tin Junior. A video of Rin Tin Tin in action from one of his movies entices the viewer to find out more about Rinty"s involvement. He feels totally at home here with his animal friends.

A wonderful book by Juliet Gardiner titled "The Animals" War" accompanies the exhibition and is well worth buying. It shows how man's best friend can become man"s best ally.

This exhibition in London closes on April 22 nd but reopens at the Imperial War Museum in Manchester England in the summer of 2007.

Rin Tin Tin Leads Denver Parade

Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007 ~ Rin Tin Tin took a stroll around downtown Denver late Monday afternoon.

After a morning of mostly lounging around his hotel room, he went for a chilly walk around Skyline Park, rested on a mound of snow behind the Federal Reserve Bank and checked out the folks waiting for a bus on 15th Street. Just the sort of thing you might expect of a celebrity dog about town, getting ready for his job today as grand marshal of the National Western Stock Show Parade.

"What a beautiful dog," a woman at the bus stop remarked as she petted the 3-year-old, dark silver gray German shepherd, whose official pedigree name is Rin Tin Tin Rin Tin Tin III, also known as Rin Tin Tin X. "Thank you," replied Dorothy Yanchak, of Pearland, Texas, who handles the dog whose lineage can be traced back to the original Rin Tin Tin.

Yanchak is the great-granddaughter of Jannettia Brodsgaard Propps, who acquired four of the original Rinty's offspring from Lee Duncan. Duncan was a U.S. Army corporal when he found a German shepherd and her litter in a bombed-out kennel in Lorraine, France, on Sept. 15, 1918, during World War I. He brought two of the puppies back to the United States and named them Rintintin and Nennette, after the 1-inch French puppets that were given to doughboys for good luck.

Nennette died after arriving in the U.S., but Duncan took the other pup, whom he renamed Rin Tin Tin, to Hollywood, where, after some persistence, he landed the dog a part in a film by a struggling movie studio known as Warner Bros. That dog became a major movie celebrity, starring in 26 films and getting up to 10,000 fan letters a week before he died, in August 1932.

Most baby boomers are more familiar with four of his descendants, who starred in the television show The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin, which first aired on ABC from 1954- 59.

The latest Rin Tin Tin, also known to Yanchak as Micah, took over the public performer role after his uncle suffered an ear injury. He typically makes appearances at day-care centers and hospitals, Yanchak said. He also is trained as a service dog for children with disabilities, such as seizure disorders. This will be "Rinty's" first trip to Denver and his first stint as a parade marshal.

Stock show spokeswoman Kati Anderson said several candidates were considered for the role, but Rin Tin Tin seemed to best fit the bill. "We're honoring animals as the most magnificent creatures on Earth," Anderson said. "We thought to have a dog as the parade marshal would be a good fit."

Rinty also is calling attention to several of the canine events that are part of the stock show calendar, including an agility contest, stock dog trials and a "super dog" show. None of this celebrity stuff seemed to concern Rin Tin Tin. The dog appeared more interested in a performance art installation in the 1500 block of Curtis Street that features sound effects coming from a sidewalk grate. On Monday, his ears perked to the sound of a whippoorwill.

"Earlier it was pigs and cows," Yanchak said. "I was on the phone and starting laughing. What in the world?" Hey, it's Denver during stock show week. It's all about the animals. Story by John C. Ensslin, Rocky Mountain News
Photos courtesy of Will Kelley.

Rin Tin Tin featured in The Perfect Book for Dog Lovers

October 2006 ~ Many peoples" lives would not be complete without their dogs. 1,001 Reasons to Love" Dogs highlights the many loveable features of dogs; from the feel of a newborn pup in your hand to your mutt"s ecstatic greeting when you come home, these are just a few of the reasons why dogs are "man"s best friend."
1,001 Reasons to Love" Dogs traces the extensive representation of America"s favorite pet in literature, art, television and film, from ancient drawings to the literary dogs that inspired millions with classic best-selling books and films such as Rin Tin Tin, Lassie Come Home, Because of Winn Dixie, Snoopy and My Dog Skip. The book includes a recipe for homemade dog biscuits, numerous dog-caring tips, and a dog-shopping guide for you to treat and pamper your pooch.
Continuing in the highly successful 1,001 Reasons to Love series, this purebred addition might easily prove to be the most popular yet. Packed with more than 300 photographs and illustrations, along with lists and quotations, trivia and tricks, 1,001 Reasons to Love" Dogs is an irresistible collection that will have dog lovers barking with joy and drooling with delight.

Rin Tin Tin Featured In POPULAR DOGS MAGAZINE

May 2006 ~ The story of Rin Tin Tin and his Amazing Legacy is featured in the Most recent Edition of Popular Dogs Magazine.

Published every four years by Bow tie Publishers, who also publishes Dog Workd and Dog Fancy, this special edition that highlights German Shepherd Dogs was released across the nation in May 2006.

Contact your Local Pet Store for a copy.

Post Office Honors Rin Tin Tin's 87th Birthday

Sept. 10, 2005 ~ The Post Office in Crockett, Texas held a special cancellation day to honor the 87th birthday of Rin Tin Tin on Sept. 10, 2005.

The unique event included the hand-cancellation of any letter presented at the Crockett Post Office located at 600 East Goliad Avenue in Crockett, Texas on Sept. 10, 2005 9 a.m.-noon. The specially designed hand cancellation postal seal, featuring Rin Tin Tin's paw print, read "Rin Tin Tin Station, September 10, 2005."

To add to the excitement of the event, a beautifully designed Gold foil-stamped cache envelope featuring the official Rin Tin Tin logo was created commemorating the 87th birthday of the famed canine. The logo, created in hunter green is highlighted by gold foil-stamping of the words, "Rin Tin Tin."

The Rin Tin Tin cache envelope is a limited edition of 1,000 and includes the postal services $.37 "Happy Birthday" stamp and be available during the special event.

According to Crockett Postmaster Jimmy Carpenter, following the commemorative cancellation event held at the post office, the hand cancellation stamp used to validate each envelope will be destroyed. The destruction of the hand cancellation stamp adds to the value and collectible nature of the envelopes.

Commemorative cache envelopes are considered collectibles and usually feature celebrities, memorable events and sports figures. The collectibles are often found to range in price from $3-$300 on Internet auction sites such as Ebay.

According to Rin Tin Tin owner and breeder, Miss Daphne Hereford, the specially designed hand canceled collectible cache commemorative envelopes will be available through Rin Tin Tin"s Official website STORE at www.RinTinTin.com, as well as on Ebay. For more information send an E-Mail to Rin Tin Tin .

Orders for the cache envelope can be mailed to
Rin Tin Tin
P.O. Box 27
Crockett, Texas 75835

Lassie visits Rin Tin Tin

June 2005 ~ History was made in a quiet little East Texas town at El Rancho Rin Tin Tin on Father's Day when the canine icons Lassie and Rin Tin Tin appeared together in a public venue for the first time.

Lassie, accompanied by trainer Carol Riggins of Canyon Country, Calif. brought the ninth generation line descendant to meet the eighth generation Rin Tin Tin line descendant at an event held at El Rancho Rin Tin Tin in Latexo, Texas to benefit ARFkids Foundation, incorporated, an organization that provides service dogs to special needs children.

Rin Tin Tin breeder and Trademark owner Daphne Hereford said the two dogs met in a private meeting in California some 60 years ago when Lassie owner Rudd Weatherwax and Rin Tin Tin owner Lee Duncan decided to get together to determine which of the two dogs was the most intelligent. "According to the writings of Lee Duncan, the pair determined that each other's dogs were of equal intelligence," Hereford said.

"The dogs have never appeared together before in a public setting, until now. Both Lassie and Rin Tin Tin are truly remarkable dogs and the style and grace they exhibited when they met was equal to that of world leaders attending a summit. It's as if they knew they were making history," Hereford added.

Riggins, under contract with Classic Media, owner of the Lassie Trademarks, arranged the visit to coincide with a personal appearance by Lassie at the Trademark Licensing Show held in New York, NY. the following week.

Riggins, who has worked with Lassie line dogs for 15 years and is credited with training Lassie IX who appeared in the 1998 Animal Planet series, said, "I am delighted that I had the opportunity to bring Lassie to Texas for this history making event and look forward to a long friendship with Rin Tin Tin and his family."

The 87-year legacy of Rin Tin Tin began when Lee Duncan found the 10-day-old pup in a bombed out German War Dog kennel in Lorraine, France during World War I. Rin Tin Tin went on to make 26 movies and was credited with saving Warner Brothers Pictures from bankruptcy in the 1920s. Hereford has been involved with breeding the Rin Tin Tin line since 1957.

Lassie's history began with Eric Knight's short story "Lassie Come Home" that premiered in the Saturday Evening Post in 1938. The movie followed in 1943 and Lassie debuted on television in 1954 to become a hero to an entire generation. The series won an Emmy for Best Children's Series in 1955 and 1956. A remake of the 1943 film "Lassie Come Home" is currently in production in the United Kingdom.

In a special ceremony, Latexo Mayor Pro-Tem David Goolsby and Councilmember Linda Horton presented a Proclamation to Lassie declaring June 19, 2005 "Lassie Day" in the city.

For more information about Lassie visit www.Lassie.net, and visit ARFkids at www.ARFkids.com.