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Ke$ha will be presented with the Humane Society’s Wyler Award during its annual Genesis Awards Benefit Gala on March 23, 2013.

The award is given to a celebrity or other public figure who increases awareness of animal welfare issues through the media.

“It means so much to me to be recognized by The Humane Society of the United States because advocating for animals is second nature to me,” said Ke$ha.“My affinity with animals and the natural world inspires me and my music. I don’t understand how anyone can justify abusing or exploiting animals, and as long as it continues, I intend to keep talking about it.”

As a spokesperson for the Humane Society and its international component, the Humane Society International, Kesha has highlighted many issues related to animal care, including stray dogs, the trophy hunting of endangered lions, shark-finning, Canada’s commercial seal slaughter, dogfighting and promoting cruelty-free cosmetics.

“The animals have a bold and passionate ambassador in Ke$ha, who is not known for holding back on what she thinks,” said Beverly Kaskey, senior director of The HSUS’ Hollywood Outreach and executive producer of The HSUS’ Genesis Awards Benefit Gala. “The Humane Society of the United States is grateful to Ke$ha for informing her millions of fans worldwide about new and ongoing threats to our fellow creatures, while connecting them to resources that enable them to take action.”

Kesha joins the ranks of several other celebrities to receive the award, including Sir Paul McCartney, Hayden Panettiere, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, Kristin Davis and Ian Somerhalder.

Photo: Peter Neill/Creative Commons

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