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Lucca receives PDSA Dickin Medal
A retired US Marine Corps dog who protected the lives of allied troops in Iraq and Afghanistan has been honoured with the PDSA Dickin Medal – the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross.
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French Police Dog Diesel to receive gallantry honour
The medal was instituted by the UK’s leading vet charity, PDSA, in 1943. It is the highest animal honour in the world and Diesel’s will be the 66th PDSA Dickin Medal to be awarded.
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Animal VC for heroic US Marine horse
A war horse that survived one of the bloodiest battles in modern military history, has today been awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal
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PDSA Gold Medal for K9 Killer
‘K9 Killer’ receives PDSA Gold Medal - the animals’ George Cross
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Animal OBE for life-saving Newfoundland
A Newfoundland dog, who saved nine people and a dog from drowning during a ten-year water rescue career, has been awarded the PDSA Order of Merit – known as the animals’ OBE – for outstanding devotion to duty.
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Scottish search dog honoured
A three-year-old Labrador from Selkirk is being honoured by vet charity PDSA after successfully finding a critically injured missing woman in blizzard conditions.
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PDSA Commendation award for Springer Spaniel Tilly
A Springer Spaniel from Durham has received a PDSA Commendation award for helping her owner to find happiness again, following a period of intense personal tragedy.
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Posthumous PDSA Commendation for Brighouse police dog
Police Dog Ty was nominated by handler PC Jerry White following an incident where Ty successfully located a missing person in West Yorkshire in May 2007. Sadly the German Shepherd died in 2014 and his award was accepted by PC White.
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PDSA statement on brachycephalic companion animals
As a veterinary charity, the health issues facing brachycephalic pets are a real concern for us, particularly with the growing popularity of breeds such as French Bulldogs, Bulldogs and Pugs. However, many owners are simply not aware of the detrimental effect extreme conformations can have on their pet’s welfare and quality of life.
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Newcastle animal-lover takes on Great North Run after breaking back
Newcastle animal-lover takes on Great North Run after breaking neck and back
