SPOTTED: Current Dancing with the Stars contestant Carson Kressley and DWTS alum and Footloose star, Julianne Hough, at the Inaugural “American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards,” October 1, 2011.

Kressley was the host of the event, and Hough helped launch the Hero Dog Awards back in June. Kressely was heard calling Hough, “Dancing With The Stars Royalty.”

Carson and Julianne with Cesar Canine Cuisine dog Darla

The American Humane Association’s Hero Dog Awards, presented by CESAR Canine Cuisine, was created to shine a spotlight on the thousands of dogs making a difference to people in need every day by providing comfort and support with their unconditional love. The star-studded event celebrated eight extraordinary heroic dogs and recognized their acts of heroism. The Hero Dog Awards will be broadcast nationwide by Hallmark Channel on November 11, 2011.

Starting today, anyone can help support the cause – simply “like” CESAR on Facebook, and for every “like,” CESAR Canine Cuisine will make a $1 donation to American Humane Association to help spread the love of therapy dogs to those that need it most.