PDSA Order of Merit

Dogs

Dogs have been 'man's best friend' for thousands of years thanks to their devotion, loyalty and support. From dogs in the police force to medical detective dogs, here we celebrate those furry friends that have enriched our lives going above and beyond normal companionship, making valuable contributions to society.

Yoyo
B.W.Y Canine Ltd
Date of Award: 2 October 2024
"For a ten-year career of distinguished service as a tobacco detection dog working with Trading Standards across the UK."
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Scamp
B.W.Y Canine Ltd
Date of Award: 2 October 2024
"For a ten-year career of distinguished service as a tobacco detection dog working with Trading Standards across the UK."
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Barra
K9 Search and Recovery Scotland
Date of Award: awarded posthumously in July 2024
"For outstanding devotion to duty and service to society as a Search and Recovery dog across the UK."
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PD Eva
Metropolitan Police Service
Date of Award: 24 November 2023
"For outstanding devotion to duty as an Urban Search and Rescue Dog with the Metropolitan Police Service during the Grenfell Tower fire."

PD Etta
Metropolitan Police Service
Date of Award: 24 November 2023
"For outstanding devotion to duty as an Urban Search and Rescue Dog with the Metropolitan Police Service during the Grenfell Tower fire."

PD Vespa
Metropolitan Police Service
Date of Award: 24 November 2023
"For outstanding devotion to duty as an Urban Search and Rescue Dog with the Metropolitan Police Service during the Grenfell Tower fire."

PD Rio
Metropolitan Police Service
Date of Award: 24 November 2023
"For outstanding devotion to duty as an Urban Search and Rescue Dog with the Metropolitan Police Service during the Grenfell Tower fire." 

PD Rambo
Metropolitan Police Service
Date of Award: 24 November 2023
"For outstanding devotion to duty as a Victim Recovery Dog with the Metropolitan Police Service during the Grenfell Tower fire."

PD Freddie
Metropolitan Police Service
Date of Award: 24 November 2023
"For outstanding devotion to duty as a Victim Recovery Dog with the Metropolitan Police Service during the Grenfell Tower fire."

PD Lottie

Metropolitan Police Service
Date of Award: 24 November 2023
"For outstanding devotion to duty as a Victim Recovery Dog with the Metropolitan Police Service during the Grenfell Tower fire."

PD Ted
Metropolitan Police Service
Date of Award: 24 November 2023
"For outstanding devotion to duty as a Victim Recovery Dog with the Metropolitan Police Service during the Grenfell Tower fire."

Fire Investigation Dog Reqs
British Fire Service
Date of Award: 23 November 2023
"For an 11-year career of distinguished service with Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, 2012-2023."
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Police Dog (PD) D​oky
National Police Department of the Balearic Islands
Date of Award: awarded posthumously in 2023
"For a distinguished career and outstanding devotion to duty with the National Police Department of the Balearic Islands, 2009-2019."
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Clive
Medical Detection Dog
Date of Award: 14 July 2022
"For life-changing devotion to his owner, Michelle Sutherland, as a Medical Detection Dog and a constant companion."
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Police Dog (PD) Dexter
Metropolitan Police Dog
Date of Award: 14 July 2022
"For outstanding devotion to duty as a Wellbeing Dog with the Metropolitan Police Service."
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Jerry
Service Dogs UK
Date of Award: 14 July 2022
"For life-changing devotion to his owner, Mark Lanchbery, as a PTSD Assistance Dog and for his work as a veteran mentor with Service Dogs UK."
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Oliver
Justice Support Dogs International
Date of Award: 14 July 2022
"For devotion to duty and service to society, as an Assistance Dog providing comfort and support to vulnerable victims throughout the Criminal Justice System."
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Zak
Hampshire Search and Rescue Dogs
Date of Award: 14 July 2022
"For an 11-year career of distinguished service with Hampshire Search and Rescue Dogs, 2009- 2020."
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Skye
Mountain Search and Rescue Dog
Date of Award: 31 March 2022
"For an 11-year career of distinguished service with Mountain Search and Rescue Teams in the Lake District, 2009-2020."
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AJ
Royal Air Force Police Dog
Date of Award: 11 August 2021
"For a career of exemplary service to society with Number 4 RAF Police (Typhoon) Squadron, 2014-2019."
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Alfie
Royal Air Force Police Dog
Date of Award: 11 August 2021
"For a career of exemplary service to society with Number 4 RAF Police (Typhoon) Squadron, 2011-2017."
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Max
Date of Award: 19 February 2021
"For providing comfort and support to thousands of people worldwide and promoting the positive contribution animals make to human lives."
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Charlie
Dorset Search Dogs
Date of Award: 15 October 2019
"For ten years of tireless service to society, from 2005 to 2015, with Dorset Search Dogs and other partner rescue services."
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Special Operations Canine, Hurricane
US Secret Service
Date of Award: 4 October 2019
"For tireless devotion and service to society, protecting the President of the United States, 22 October 2014."
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PD Bruno
British Transport Police Explosive Search Dog
Date of Award: 30 May 2019
"For tireless devotion to duty and service to society, following the terrorist attack on Westminster Bridge, 22 March 2017."
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PD Jax
British Transport Police General Purpose Dog
Date of Award: 30 May 2019
"For tireless devotion to duty and service to society, following the terrorist attacks on London Bridge and Borough Market, 3 June 2017."
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PD Marci
British Transport Police General Purpose Dog
Date of Award: 30 May 2019
"For tireless devotion to duty and service to society, following the terrorist attacks on London Bridge and Borough Market, 3 June 2017."
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PD Bobby
British Transport Explosive Search Dog
Date of Award: 30 May 2019
"For tireless devotion to duty and service to society, following the terrorist attacks on London Bridge and Borough Market, 3 June 2017."
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PD Delta
Metropolitan Police Firearms Support Dog
Date of Award: 30 May 2019
"For tireless devotion to duty and service to society, following the terrorist attacks on London Bridge and Borough Market, 3 June 2017."
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PD Dave
Metropolitan Police Explosive Detection Dog
Date of Award: 30 May 2019
"For tireless devotion to duty and service to society, following the terrorist attacks on London Bridge and Borough Market, 3 June 2017."
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PD Kai
Metropolitan Police Explosive Detection Dog
Date of Award: 30 May 2019
"For tireless devotion to duty and service to society, following the terrorist attacks on Westminster Bridge, London Bridge and Borough Market, 3 June 2017."
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Pal
Medical Detection Dog
Date of Award: 17 April 2019
"For life-changing devotion to his owner, Claire Pearson, as a Medical Detection Dog and a constant companion."
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Police Dog Mojo
British Transport Police Dog
Date of Award: 26 October 2018
"For tireless devotion to duty and service to society, following the Manchester Arena terror attack, 22 May 2017."
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Cracker (Lucy)
Fire Service Investigation Dog for Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
Date of Award: 26 October 2018
"For tireless devotion to duty and service to society, following the Manchester Arena terror attack, 22 May 2017."
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Echo
Search and Rescue dog for Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and UK Fire Service Overseas Response Team
Date of Award: 26 October 2018
"For outstanding devotion to duty while deployed with the UK Fire Service Overseas Response Team in Haiti, following the devastating earthquake of 2010."
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Bryn
Search and rescue dog for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and UK’s International Search and Rescue Team
Date of Award: 16 March 2017
"For outstanding devotion to duty on behalf of UK International Search and Rescue, 2006 – 2016."
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Police Dog Sweep
Detection Dog for Lothian and Borders Police and Police Scotland
Date of Award: 24 February 2017
"For outstanding devotion to duty in his role as the UK’s only Poison Detection Dog."
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Sabakka (Sabby)
Date of Award: 24 February 2017
"For touching the lives of many vulnerable adults in her role as an Occupational Therapy Dog."
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Molly
Assistance Dog
Date of Award: 25 October 2016
"For being a loyal and constant companion and enriching the life of her owner."
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Whizz
Royal Navy Rescue, Severn Area Rescue Association and Newfound Friends
Date of Award: awarded posthumously on 22 March 2016
"For lifesaving devotion and outstanding companionship."
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Jake
Warwickshire Police and West Mercia Police
Date of Award: awarded posthumously on 29 April 2015
"For outstanding devotion to duty on behalf of Warwickshire and West Mercia Police 2004-2014."
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Linpol Luke (Obi)
Metropolitan Police Service Dog Support Unit
Date of Award: 17 June 2014
"On behalf of all the Metropolitan Police Dogs that served during the London riots in 2011."
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