The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest animal protection organization – backed by 10.5 million Americans, is holding the first “Hip Hop for Hounds” contest for the best rap song that stands up for dogs, and against dogfighting.

The contest will be judged by rap legend DMC, of Run DMC, and the winner will receive a $1,000 prize. Due to a large number of requests, contest submissions will be accepted until March 31, 2008. The winner will be announced shortly after.

Contest Instructions
Write your rap song and remember — it’s about the dogs! The song should be about why we love our dogs and what’s wrong with fighting them.

You can submit your song two ways:

1. Record your song and email it to us. Go to www.yousendit.com and attach your song file (under 3MB), then email it to hiphipforhounds@humanesociety.org.
2. Record your song onto a CD and mail it to the following address:
   Hip Hop for Hounds contest
   c/o Laurie Maxwell
   2100 L Street NW
   Washington, DC 20037

Questions about the contest should be submitted to hiphopforhounds@humanesociety.org.

Complete contest rules are available at www.humanesociety.org/hiphopforhounds.