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Top honour for WWII hero dog
A US Army dog who protected the lives of his platoon during the invasion of Sicily in 1943, has been posthumously awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal* – widely known as the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross.
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PDSA honours heroic animals ‘who also served’ this VJ Day
On the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, which marks both the surrender of Japan and the end of the Second World War, we are paying tribute to the brave hero animals 'who also served'
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'Animal VC' reaches 75th anniversary
Heroic actions of animals ‘who also serve’ honoured by leading vet charity
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'Animal OBE' for devoted Service Dog
Pal has been awarded the PDSA Order of Merit for his outstanding devotion to his owner
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Kuno receives PDSA Dickin Medal
A retired Military Working Dog (MWD), who suffered life-changing injuries while supporting British Forces fighting Al Qaeda, has today been awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal* for his bravery and devotion to duty.
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Judy - Dickin Medal
English Pointer Judy was the mascot on board HMS Grasshopper during the escape from Singapore when the Japanese invaded in 1942.
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Hero dog Leuk receives PDSA Dickin Medal
A French Navy Commando dog has today (23 April) received the highest honour available for animals – the PDSA Dickin Medal – for his life-saving actions while on duty.
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Keswick turns orange for Miracle Max’s 14th birthday
An estimated 500 people and 400 dogs turned Keswick into a sea of orange on Saturday (14 August) as they attended a charity birthday walk in honour of Cumbria’s most famous canine – Max the Miracle Dog – who turned 14 on 12 August.
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Police Dog awarded animals' George Cross
A courageous Police Dog, who was brutally slashed eight times has been awarded the PDSA Gold Medal.
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First police dog on scene of Manchester Arena attack to be honoured
The British Transport Police Dog who was first on the scene following the devastating terror attack on Manchester Arena, is to be honoured by leading vet charity PDSA
