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Price is Right for Animal Rights Studies

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February 9, 2008

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Bob Barker, animal lover and former host of The Price is Right, heads to his alma mater next week to make a donation. According The Seattle Times Barker plans to give $1 million for a new undergraduate animal-ethics program at Drury University.

The school will receive a grant for a new program called the Bob Barker Endowment Fund for the Study of Animal Rights.

You may recall Barker’s sign off at the end of each episode when he said, “Please be nice to the pet population, and have your pet spayed or neutered.”

His dedication to animals hasn’t ended with his retirement.

The first class in the new program will cover animal ethics and is aimed at informing students about issues that effect animals.

This is Barker’s first donation to an undergraduate program. In the past, he’s given funds for animal-rights curricula at notable law schools nationwide, including Northwestern, Columbia and Harvard.

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angelawood
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Awe, I love Bob Barker.
 
Jamie
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Bob Barker has told the public for years about how important it is to spay and neuter your pets. This is just another example of what he is doing to help the animal world.
 
Katie F.
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I always loved how Bob Barker did the spay and neuter your animals at the end of the Price is Right.
 
Lory
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Way to go Bob!!
 
susanp
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I think its great when celebrities use their name and their money to help animal causes - maybe if we had more Bob Barkers we'd have fewer Michael Vicks.
 
Anne
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I agree, more expose of the deeds of actors like Betty White supporting pets, or Sandra Bullock adopting a three legged Chow mix from a shelter. All help more than Oprah adopting three labs from a breeder in California. Sorry Oprah.
 
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Personally, I don't pay much attention to celebrities and what they do. They are idolized too much as far as I'm concerned. Giving money away is a tax shelter for them; not much of a sacrifice. I prefer the stories of the common people who make sacrifices for our animals.
 
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I don't think anyone should be judged about what they do by whether or not they are a celebrity. Common people donate for tax reasons too! People are people and he's done this since before he was rich...come on, give the man a break!
 
Nicole
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I'm glad someone is using their wealth to do something to help animals.
 
angelawood
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I totally agree with you.
 
angelawood
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You usually only see celebrities wasting their money on useless, dumb things. But not Bob!
 
allieskats3
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He has been helping animals and animal welfare causes for years. So this is nothing new. It is more of the same from a wonderful leader who has used his celebrity for good. I think the younger partygirl and partyboy celebs could take a lesson from this classy guy on how to behave and use your celebrity status for the good of others.
 
Anne
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After all of those years of watching him and the Price is right and his little scandal, it is nice to hear that he is still a decent and caring person. Thank you, for your donations and your continued support.
 
AnimalFan
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Thank You Bob Barker, Thank You.
 
Jess1500
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It's great that he is using his money to help animals. Keep up the good work!
 
vbliss
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I think BB is wonderful and so caring for the animals. Love Price Is Right when he was the host.
 
eddye
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Keep up the good work Bob!!!
 
Karen S.
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I always did like Bob Barker!
 
Tori
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u go Bob!!!! that is great 4 the animals
 
PennyOnTheFloor
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I love Bob Barker.
 
spayNneuter
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If we only had more people like Bob Barker...
 
Norman M.
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By using his wallet to show his beliefs and his passion for the animals it shows that he isn't just giving lip service.
 
tgriffey
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It is good to see the tradition continue with Drew!
 
Kathy M.
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That's really interesting...However, is this ethics programs part of a pre-vet course or something? Otherwise, I don't see many undergrads taking much interest in this.
 
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Thank you very much, Bob, for caring enough to take care of the animals like you do.
 
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Bob Barker continues to help animals.
 
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Danielle
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Oh wow. Its great hes doing that.
 
mike d.
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I think that is great that some one like that would help animals
 
Casey B.
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This is wonderful!Bob Barker is an awsome example of what good celebrities could be doing in this world. Keep up the good work in educating students on animal welfare!
 
zach4katz
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Wooo hooo! I always liked that man!!!
 
zoemac
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This is a prime example of how one good man can change the world forever.
 
KatharineStayduhar
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With thanks to Bob Barker!!! He truly believes in walking the talk and putting his money where his mouth is.
 
servalgirl
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Kudos to you Mr. Barker. I wish more people would seriously address our country's ethics when it comes to the treatment of animals.
 
lizardlover27
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Don't you just love BB he has always been a animal lover. Great job Mr. Barker.. By the way Price is right will never be the same....
 
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way to go bob!
 
theranddav
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Way to go Bob!! He always seemed to love the pets. I think this is a start to teaching people that animals have feelings and rights too. They should start teaching these things in grade school.
 
KatRaz
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Bob is a hero!
 
John K.
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that is a great endowment to help train more advocates for animals
 
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Betty P.
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Bob was always a great spoke person for animal care. Thanks so much Bob!
 
Trish S.
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Keep up the great work Bob! You do all animal lovers proud!
 
RayneStorm
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Finially a good story about a famous person doing good things for once.
 
judy
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Oh! and how can I forget Rachael Ray who touts the praise of her pit bull baby !!
 
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Way to go Bob BArker, Betty White and our own local Carol Erickson (newsperson in philly/south jersey area). You celebrities help to bring awareness to the problems our pets endure daily!

Way to go and way to spread your wealth!! ;o)
 
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I loved that show. Hes a good guy.
 
Melissa
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Bob Barker has done some great things for animals. I hope he continues.
 
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wow thats really great- he's great
 
Adam C.
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We need more people like him. We need more peole donating and helping. Bob is a great man.
 
tiina l.
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This type of people are amazing and you gotta give them a lot of respect, continuing to do their amazing work for the world even after retirement.

That´s some true dedication.
 
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Bob Barker has been speaking out for animals for many years. It's no surprise to hear he is also doing great work for the animals in his retirement.
 
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He puts his money where his mouth is.
 
Lauren H.
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I have always loved how Bob Barker supported animals! It is great to hear how famous people are help animals
 
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we need more people like bob
 
crispin777
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The price is still right!
 
Ann
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This is a great way to share financial support for animal rights education. Hopefully more people will do the same.
 
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I agree, ann. Good point!
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