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Pet survivor hall of fame
Pet survivor hall of fameMeet some of the incredible pets with death-defying talesWarning – the following pages contain graphic images that some people may find upsetting.
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Winkie - Dickin Medal 1
Carrier pigeon, Winkie, received the first PDSA Dickin Medal from Maria Dickin on 2 December 1943 for the heroic role she played in saving the lives of a downed air crew.
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Rifleman Khan - Dickin Medal 19
Following training, Khan joined the 6th Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) and teamed up with handler Lance Corporal James (Jimmy) Muldoon.
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Beauty - Dickin Medal 8
Beauty, a Wirehaired Terrier owned by PDSA Superintendent Bill Barnet, is considered by many to be one of the world’s first ‘Rescue Dogs’.
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Animal poison line
Animal PoisonLineSupporters of PDSA Pet Survivor 2018 ‘Animal PoisonLine (APL) was started in 2017 and is run by the UK’s only animal poison centre. It is a 24 hour triage service for pet owners who need advice if they believe their pet has been in contact with something harmful. The owner will be told whether to expect any symptoms and if a visit to the vet is needed. The team answering the…
