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Duke of Normandy - Dickin Medal 45
Allied paratroopers from the 21st Army Group were dropped behind enemy lines days before, along with the Duke of Normandy in a small basket.
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Mary of Exeter - Dickin Medal 32
Owned by bootmaker and pigeon breeder Cecil 'Charlie' Brewer, Mary of Exeter joined the National Pigeon Service in the 1940s. Her role was to provide critical intelligence to the Allies by delivering top secret messages from behind enemy lines.
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HeroRAT Magawa receives PDSA Gold Medal
Landmine detection rat Magawa was trained by the charity APOPO, Find out why he's been awarded the animals' George Cross.
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Louie's story
PDSA vets have saved a two-month-old kitten on Christmas day after he became ill having swallowed a metal bell from a Christmas decoration.
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High temperature (fever) in cats
If your cat has a high temperature (fever), it usually means something is wrong.
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Super Teddy receives top animal honour
Teddy has received the PDSA Gold Medal for saving a five-year-old who got trapped in a tumble dryer.
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K9 Killer
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PDSA Commendation
PDSA CommendationFor devotion or braveryPDSA Commendation Heroes come in all shapes and sizes and the PDSA Commendation aims to celebrate the unparalleled devotion and enrichment that animals bring to our lives. In truly exceptional cases, where an animal has saved lives, or when its own life was in danger, then they may qualify for one of the following: the PDSA Dickin Medal, the PDSA Gold Medal,…
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Celebrating VE Day with some animal heroes
It’s the 75th anniversary of VE Day on 8 May, and we’re taking a look at some of our favourite heroes from WWII – only these all have four legs or feathers!
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Pets at Christmas: Keeping pets calm and happy
Usually, the busy holiday period means lots of visitors, exciting trips, and festive activities that are very different to your pet’s normal routine.