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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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MISSMOUSE91
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thats awesome
 
Nicole F.
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I think Bob Barker is an extraordinary man who has devoted his life to animals and who has committed himself to the ethical treatment of our furry friends. Bravo Bob for your new animal ethics course and your committment to all animals.
 
George P.
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Maybe more folks will follow his lead. Would that not be nice. Hellow Oprah.
 
J2C
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Go Bob Barker
 
Crystal Z.
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Sounds like a great program to be involved with! Thank you Mr. Barker.
 
Tanja B.
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Go Bob ,I just wish there would be more celebritys like you .
 
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awesome in many ways
 
Tracey M.
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I applaud Bob Barker!! Thanks for your efforts and hard work on behalf of animals Bob!!
 
Ginny H.
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Great to see Bob Barker doing great things for animals even after he retired!
 
Charles L.
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There are way too many animals that are not taken care of so I agree with the way that Bob Barker ended his shows.
 
penny m.
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Good use of his millions. Somebody needs to look outfor them. I imagine it is difficult since laws are so varied by locality and there is not as much precedent for animals. NOt much to draw on specifically in the Judeo-Christian tradition anyway....
 
Tami T.
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His heart is in the right place when it comes to the furries! You rule, Mr. Barker!
 
DONNA A.
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Good job Bob. Thanks for your dedication to the animals.
 
Alyssa B.
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Yay for you bob!
 
Flo F.
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what a great guy
 
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Lois Y.
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Good for him. I wish there were more people like him around.
 
michele t.
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this man is so sweet. he has always loved animals and does a tremendous job spreading the word.
 
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Michael
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it sounds like an interesting course of study and thank you Bob for bringing it about
 
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Yea a happy story with no tears!
 
Beth L.
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It's great to see celebrities using their fame for something good!!
 
tanyam
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good for bob he is all about the animals.
 
Adaira R.
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Terrific! I can't think of a better program for college students. We need to get people informed that animals are living breathing creatures that deserve to be treated ethically. Way to go Mr. Barker.
 
BrentOxenford
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Finally a story I can read without getting upset you go Bob.
 
Jodi R.
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YAY Bob. Maybe J-Lo and some of those fur-wearing celebs should take note.
 
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Awww thats awesome I miss Bob Barker.Im glad thats hes using his money for something good instead of useless stuff.
 
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What a great story.
 
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Alright Bob! Thanks for helping out our furry friends.
 
wazellej
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Mr. Barker is a great friend to the animals. Thanks for everything you do!
 
littlehambone1
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I want to be like Bob when I grow up. Keep up the good work!
 
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Good job Bob. Great to see he cares so much about the animals.
 
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WOULDN'T IT BE WONDERFUL IF FOLKS WOULD LOOK UP TO BOB BRKER? IT IS INSPIRING (UNLIKE THE VICKS NIGHTMARE) BUT WILL GET A FRACTION OF THE ATTENTION
LET'S ALL JOIN BOB BARKE ADN DO ALL WE CAN TO HELP THE ANIMALS- VOLUNTEER , LOBBY , SUPPORT ETC.
 
Peggy F.
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I always knew that he was an animal lover, but
didn't realize it was so generous. Wish more celebs would be as generous and more willing to
help our animal friends.
 
cathy l.
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What a wonderful gift to the University. Bob Barker is a dedicated man towards animals and I hope his work continues.
 
AbbyScott
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He has truly built a legacy that will last for years to come.
 
George P.
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And if only more folks will do the same. With so many folks getting millions and millions, they need to do something like this instead of stupid stuff like.......well......fighting dogs or cockfighting, or whatever illegal activity they can find.

Way to show the way Bob.
 
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Bob Barker is back and I love it!
 
Sandy
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What a wonderful, caring man! Too bad more celebs aren't interested in other things besides themselves.....they should take note of Bob's great ideas and how he's lived his life.
 
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More celebs should jump on this bandwagon!
 
littlehambone1
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I totally agree, they have all of that money, and far too often only spend it on themselves.
 
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Bob's so great. <3
 
Anny
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I <3 bob
 
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What in the world do you mean by this remark? I don't understand.
 
David Z.
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With so many negative stories about the abuse,neglect and downright cruelty animals suffer day after day it's so refreshing to hear about someone standing up and doing thier part to help. Many thanks to Bob Barker.
 
Heather H.
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It is so awesome...what he is doing. I am so glad a celebrity is taking their money and using it for the good of animals.
 
Darlene W.
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Does he did it because he believes it. Or because he is getting paid to do it.
 
Sara S.
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Bob Barker is awesome! At least one celebrity is doing right for animals.
 
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I am glad he continues to do things like this. I hope the students are able to get a lot out of this program.
 
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Retirement has not stopped his message about doing good by the animals. Way to go Mr. Barker.
 
Rcourtad
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He has always put his money where his mouth is. Good for him!
 
margaret m.
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That is great. Go bob barker. we need to educate people and get others to do the same so this is great!
 
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i think this is a wonderful thing for him to do. it always helps to have star power behind a cause.
 
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Go Bob! Awesome! Thanks for sharing and caring.
 
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Thats really neat and good. I wish more schools do that.
 
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Bob Barker's DJ&T Foundation has been in existence for some 15 years now helping to fund low cost spay/ neuter programs all across the USA. He is a huge animal lover & supporter and this is just another way that he is giving to those creatures who give so much to us. With this type of funding for his Alma Mater there will now be new voices for animals - new advocates to help teach people that animals are NOT property and should not be regarded as such - that animals are not put here on this earth solely for human purposes - be that research, dog fighting , cockfighting, circuses, bullfighting, etc, THANK YOU , Bob, from all of us who want what is best and is needed for animals.
 
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I like how his gifts cover a lot of areas - animal advocacy, law, apy/neuter. He is a wonderful man.
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