Johnson was asked to be one of six people to talk about their love for animals in “Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart.” It’s scheduled to air 11 a.m. Sunday on WGN America.
“I’m excited for what it can do for greyhounds across the country and around the world, and our group in particular,” Johnson said about the hour-long program.
Sunday’s special is a partnership between Purina and Kroger. The pair sponsored a similar special in 2008, which was nominated for nine local Emmy awards.
The feature will also include tales from pet lovers in Atlanta, Seattle, Cincinnati, San Diego, Las Vegas and Phoenix.
The special will re-air at 8 p.m. Dec. 4 on WCPO Channel 9.
According to Purina officials, each Kroger division nationwide will get a portion of a $150,000 contribution to be made to a neighborhood animal shelter in the name of the show. “I’m hoping people will get involved in their own local communities, helping greyhound groups across the country and around the world,” Johnson said.
Johnson was chosen after the Cincinnati-based production company saw the Queen City Greyhound Web site, as well as a feature article that appeared in the Greater Cincinnati area last year.
Johnson, who had been afraid of large dogs, said she fell in love with the “unique” and “gentle” breed by happenstance.
And like a certain potato chip, you just can’t have one greyhound, said the social studies teacher at Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy High School.
“They are so appreciative for what you give them,” Johnson said. “They appreciate everything, they don’t expect anything.”
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