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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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mary
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Thanks to Bob Barker. I hope the program does well. I wish more celebrities would help more animals.
 
LoriHill123
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Gotta love Bob
 
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Go Bob Barker!!! I hope that Drew Cary continues this when he takes over "The Price is Right". .Does his passion have anything to do with him being a "BARKER"?! ha ha ha !
 
janet b.
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Good for Bob Barker! There should more more celebrities like him, and Doris Day and Betty White!
 
Chancesboy
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Animal ethics seems like a field that will only get more and more attention in the future. Might be very interesting too.
 
Bruce C.
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Hat's off to Mr. Barker. More philanthropies need to invest in animal issues, whether it be for domestic animals, farm animals or wild animals. Thanks to people like Mr. Barker and organizations like Petsmart Charities.
 
Brandie A.
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Way to go Bob!!!
 
Sharon L.
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Our society is more and more understanding the value of our pets.
 
Mary R.
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Bob Barker and Drury University make a great team. I am heartened to hear about an animal ethics program being added to the curriculum. I think a lot of young people will be interested in it!
 
k r.
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what a wonderful man
 
Wyoming County S.
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the man is the man
 
Adriana C.
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Bob Barker is my bff.
 
Tom R.
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What a great story! It's nice to read something like this, after all the bad news in the other stories.
 
Sharon L.
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Right, we really need the balance of good and evil.
 
Mary G.
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Bob Barker is a fine man and is to be applauded. An endowment for the study of animal rights can only be good. Just last November Mr. Barker played a large part in the drama of Maggie, Alaska's lone African elephants. After a long dispute between the Alaska Zoo (who wanted her to remain) and those wanting to get her to a more suitable climate (including the animal advocacy group In Defense of Animals) Maggie finally won her freedom and was sent to the Performing Animal Welfare Society in San Andres, California. The move could not have become a reality without the help of Bob Barker who promised to donate a large sum of money for her care.
 
andrew s.
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good for the animals
 
kate
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haha aww cute great for the animals
 
Ustice101
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great job for Bob Barker, even better for the animals!
 
SandyReedy
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Good for Bob Barker! He has been in the fore front of the fight for animal protection for years, and I commend him for it.
 
KatieMarie
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This is fabulous!! We need more lawyers supporting animal rights, and we need more animal rights education in liberal arts curriculums in general!
 
mckbryn01
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Yeah! Now we need some strong law school programs on the same topic!
 
Tanya G.
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good going Bob, help the animals
 
Jackie
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i loved watching bob barker and i am so glad he always put a plug in for the animals
 
nancy r.
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What a classy guy!
 
Adele P.
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What a cool guy he is.
 
Cfox929
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Good for Barker and all who will benefit from this program.
 
Monica B.
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It is nice to see celebrities doing something good with their money, other than indulging it on themselves!
 
Kristina R.
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It's great to know ol' Bob has got the message out to so many animal owners out there to spay & neuter your pets.
 
Hughie
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What a wonderful way to help animals. Great going, Bob!
 
bonnie
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bob barker is great
 
Janie
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Bob Barker is a great animal guy. Way to go Bob!
 
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Doug B.
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Didn't like the show but glad he is doing some good
 
Allen B.
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way to go bob.keep up the good work even in retirement.
 
dawna d.
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true. he's always cared about the animals, and I'm glad to know it wasn't just for the cameras
 
Cortney T.
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Bob Barker's commitment is so amazing. He is one amazing person!
 
Cortney T.
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Good to know that he is still involved with animals even after retirement!!
 
Denise O.
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You could always count on him to say his famous line at the end of the show. I think this is great, but maybe he should split his money up between shelters or something.
 
KatieMarie
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I agree with you, Denise. Most of the people who are harming animals KNOW that they are doing an awful thing. They don't need awareness efforts to tell them that. Helping a shelter may be far more effective than donating towards education. Nonetheless, I can applaud that he is doing SOMETHING for the cause. Also, great that he gave his plug for animal rights at the end of each Price is Right episode!
 
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richi
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What a great animal rights activist he is. I think Bob Barker is great!
 
Lisa P.
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I hope this becomes a trend in creating animal-ethics programs. It's an important field.
 
Curtis
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I'm glad to see that he is keeping with his animal issues, and that Drew Carey continued the sign-off line.
 
Sharon S.
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Glad to see he still has his passion. If only other stars would donate some of their huge salaries to such efforts, maybe animals would have more rights.
 
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I was elated to see an episode of "The Apprentice -- Celebrity Version" where contestants had to make a commercial urging people to adopt animals from shelters. It was the first time that I have seen star power used to promote this cause. Seriously, so much celeb money is wasted on petty things, and so much time is spent promoting petty activities... why not use that fame to make a difference??
 
Chels H.
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WOW what a heart. Maybe he should make a zootoo site as well :)
 
Beverly M.
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I think this is great and Bob is wonderful for his love of animals. I admire him and Betty White for all they have contributed to help those who cannot help themselves. I know there are a lot of others we do not hear about. But it seems there are so many who abuse these great companions.
 
Ashley C.
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It is nice to hear that he is still continuing his work and educating others.
 
casey jo
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glad to see he's still involved
 
bushadvisor
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Nice to hear he is still advocating for animals.
 
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Bob is awesome. Way better than Britany Spears. =P
 
Jess L.
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NOW THIS IS NEWS! I would rather hear about Bob Barker and how he wants to help animals then Paris Hilton anyday! I hope the program he donated to is successful!
 
Christine W.
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Go Bob!!!!
 
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Keep on going Bob Barker, wonderful idea and what a great guy to keep on giving. We need the laws changed to protect our animals and Mr. Barker has the right idea. THANKS BOB!!!
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