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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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karen
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glad to see that he is putting his money to excellent use.
 
Rory H.
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I'm glad to see he really believes in "remember have your pets spayed or neutered today"
 
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It is great to know that somebody out there also cares for the ethical treatment of animals. Kep up the good work =]
 
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Bob you are an awesome human being. Thank you for what you do for the animals...(God's Little
Creatures). God Bless BoB Barker!
 
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Bob Barker once again proves that he is a kind hearted man and a good soul who loves animals and is concerned about the lack of laws we have in the US to protect this helpless animals who give us nothing but love
 
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I have grown up watching Bob Barker and always liked him - he seemed warm and genuine and to be a good person. Now I know for sure he is.
 
Athena
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Thanks Bob! thank you for all the love you have for animals
 
Theresa
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Come on down Bob! Thanks for still having the love of animals.
 
Rebecca
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Thanks Bob!
 
chiefwab
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Thanks so much Bob for your many years of animal supporters. I would hope that many of the people in your situation would follow your lead. Another great animal supporter is Betty white. agin thanks
 
Colette V.
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Bob, thank you for continuing to support the health and well-being animals. I hope many more will follow your lead.
 
Mary P.
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He really knows how to put his money where his mouth is. Got to have a lot of respect for this guy. Wish more celebrities set a good example & donated to animal causes.
 
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good for you bob keep doing what your doing
 
Cynthia T.
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GO BOB!!! That is just the best that he's still on board with Animal rights.
Be kind to Drew though, he still urges the same thing at the end of each of his new Price shows!!
 
jon s.
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bob barker has done great things for animal rights
 
hymcheng
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I'm so happy to hear of his acts of generosity and love of animals. Bob Barker is the best!
 
jana s.
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I miss seeing Bob. He'll never quit fighting for our furry friends. Fur coats were the first that I know of that he fought against and he'll just keep it up for all animal rights. Good Job!
 
Lynelle H.
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It's awesome that he continues to be involved in such an important cause.
 
Cathy S.
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Good for you Bob Barker!
 
kathleen r.
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i love the price is right! i haven't watched it in a while though.
 
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He has done so much for pets in his life time. I happened to meet him in 1986 and he is as nice in person as he seems on tv. Great Job Bob Barker
 
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Go Bob, he has always been an animal champion
 
Barbara S.
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Way to go Bob Barker, always working for the rights of animals. Such a gentleman and yet such a fighter for what he believes to be right.
 
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This is AMAZING
 
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Bob Barker is doing us animal lovers a favor and has always promoted the spay neuter program. I think he is a very warm considerate man!!
 
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Jessica F.
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It's disturbing that animal lovers think Bob's doing them a favor. The animal rights goal is to get RID of pets. No cats, dogs, birds, or whatever. Animal rights means that animals have the same rights as humans-- thus, "owning" them is equivalent to slavery and AR people vehemently oppose this.
Is this really what you want?
 
Gene M.
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Thanks Bob Barker
 
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I know I already said it, but I LOVE BOB BARKER.
 
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This is awesome...Good job Barker!!
 
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I LOVE BOB BARKER!!
 
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Way to go Bob!
 
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Carryl D.
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God loves Bob Barker...he has never faultered. He is a blessed man who will be greated at heavens gate by all 4 ((maybe 3) legged creatures
 
jobe
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Bob Barker is an amazing voice for the animals
 
mary W.
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Bob Barker is a great guy. I wish more celebrities were more like him.
 
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I wish there were more celebrities who actively advocated for animals.
 
Christine K.
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I love Bob Barker. He does so many wonderful things for the animals of this world!
 
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Bob Barker is a wonderful celebrity. I wish more of the actors would follow his lead.
 
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Hat's off to Mr. Barker. If everyone
would help it would be a great benefit for our
pet population. Just if everyone would
get their pets nutered and spayed.
 
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We need more people who think like Bob Barker in the world.
 
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Bobs a pretty cool guy I wish he would give our shelter some of his riches.
 
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Yay for Bob Barker! I am glad he is continuing to help animals. It's great to hear about new programs about animal rights.
 
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yea bob barker. A man who follows his convictions. GIving money to animal rights is the way to go
 
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Good story! I am glad that he is using his wealth and fame to help animals.
 
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I think its fabulous that he is using his wealth to help the often forgotten....animals! He has always been an animal advocate by encouraging spaying and neutering, too!
 
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anything he can do to help animal rights causes is great
 
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Bob Barker for president
 
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Thanks Bob for your lifelong dedication to improve the lives of dogs and cats
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