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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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Brad J.
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That's pretty cool.
 
Tracee G.
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way to go bob
 
cat100
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We do love Bob, in Missouri
 
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Yes, we do
 
loveshorses
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Certainly be a friend to animals
 
c c.
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great idea
 
klingcat
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Bob Barker is the best
 
belldawg
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Knew I liked that show for a reason. Nice job Bob.
 
juliodog
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oh, I definitely like Bob Barker. A good person.
 
DAVEOGILL
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Way to go Barkman
 
Leslie G.
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You go Bob Barker! What a great idea!
 
Jill6Johnson
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Good for him....I love Bob
 
jill l.
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Wonderful and generous! I'm glad to see that Bob has continued to support the animals!
 
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Bob Barker is a wonderful animal advocate and I am so proud of him for this-however it does not surprise me. He has always been a wonderful man and not surrounded by scandal.
 
Pat A.
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we need all the info on animal rights we can get, good for you Bob Barker.
 
cwasson
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He continues to support the animals as he's done for so many years - keep on keepin' on Bob!
 
anmaderia
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I absolutely love this man........<3
 
ruthie
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Bob has always been an advocate for animals for as long as I can remember, good for him.
 
Courtney
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Good for him, continuing to support animals. This program is a great idea - will be glad to see it worked into the curriculum at schools.
 
JASOCONN
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Bob Barker is the man
 
NASCARTONE
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good for him
 
jaoconn
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Way to go Barkster!
 
lexina
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Go barker you are great
 
arb1752
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Its always good when celebs support a cause
 
mARY ANN M.
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It is great to see notable and recognizable figures throw their money and their PR behind causes they support and in this case, to the benefit of animals. I wonder what the curriculum will entail and if students will then reach out the assist animal welfare after taking the course.
 
Christine B.
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Bob Barker has been a true friend and advocate for companion animals. He has put his money where his mouth is.
 
maoconn
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Always knew that Bob Barker was a good guy.
 
theresa s.
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i always liked this guy
 
Therese S.
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Well alright,Bob...great to know you have not really retired but just channelled your incredible energy to animals!...C'mon down!
 
amoconn11
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Barker rules.
 
Chancesboy
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I didn't watch this show and didn't know about Bob Barkers love for animals until now. But I think I am in the minority.
 
barbiloyd
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Good for Bob - good for Missouri!
 
Sharon L.
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Way to go Bob. I hope more people follow your lead.
 
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great
 
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Great job all these years Bob for setting precedence in this matter
 
Melissa S.
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Bob Barker is fantastic. Thanks for being so generous and for educating viewers about spay/neuter.
 
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Three cheers for Bob Barker.
 
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its good to see that even though he is not on price is right anymore promoting pet spaying and neutering, he is still trying to help animals
 
Sharon L.
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Don't slow down after you retire! Get involved. And what better way than to help animals.
 
Sue R.
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Thanks Bob! Missouri loves you.
 
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Bob is good for Missouri
 
Peggy F.
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He has always stood up for animals and their rights.He is still an inspiration to
a lot of people and hasn't stopped just because he retired from tv. Go Bob!
 
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He is the real thing. He has done a lot for the pet population.
 
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Great job Bob...keep up the unselfish work and THANKS!
 
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Bob rocks.
 
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hes a great person.
 
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Thanks to Bob Barker. I hope the program does well. I wish more celebrities would help more animals.
 
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This man is my HERO! If all people could find it in thier hearts for this type of thing, it isn't always about the money, alot of heart goes along ways
 
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Looks like Barker is barking up the right tree with his passion for animals going in several wonderful directions. Too bad more high-profile entertainers and celebrities don't lend their names to worthy animal causes.
 
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Seems as though the celebs are more interested in blowing all their money - than in sponsoring worth while acts of charity.
 
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Wow. Go Bob!
 
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Thanks Bob> just love to hear about animals being helped.
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