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Kuno to receive Dickin Medal for tackling insurgents
Retired military dog Kuno is to receive the PDSA Dickin Medal after he was wounded heroically saving the lives of British Forces fighting Al Qaeda.
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Gold Medal Dogs
PDSA Gold Medal - DogsTo date, only dogs have received the PDSA Gold Medal for bravery or devotion to duty
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PDSA GOLD MEDAL FOR K9 KILLER
‘K9 Killer’ receives PDSA Gold Medal - the animals’ George Cross
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PD Bacca Gold Medal
A courageous Police Dog, who was brutally slashed eight times has been awarded the PDSA Gold Medal.
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PDSA Dickin Medal
PDSA Dickin MedalFor GallantryPDSA Dickin Medal The PDSA Dickin Medal is the highest award any animal can receive whilst serving in military conflict. It is recognised worldwide as the animals’ Victoria Cross. Instituted in 1943 by PDSA’s founder Maria Dickin CBE, it acknowledges outstanding acts of bravery or devotion to duty displayed by animals serving with the Armed Forces or Civil Defence…
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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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Cat swallows metal clip
Charity vets perform emergency surgery after cat swallows metal clip
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PDSA Gold Medal
PDSA Gold MedalFor animal gallantry or devotion to duty
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Honouring our animal heroes: what’s the PDSA Dickin Medal?
Every year on 11 November, we remember the courageous men and women who have served in military conflicts. Here at PDSA, we also take the opportunity to remember the incredible animals who also served.
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The most unusual PDSA Medal recipients of all time
Since the inception of our PDSA Animal Awards programme in 1943, we’ve had the privilege of recognising amazing animals of all shapes and sizes for their incredible bravery and devotion to duty.
