Dick

MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC

DICK, a police tracking dog owned by the Sureté du Québec, was honoured for his bravery during a 14-hour manhunt through the woods near St. Eustache, Québec. The four-year-old German Shepherd was wounded by a shot intended for his handler and left permanently deaf in one ear and blind in one eye as a result of the incident.

Purina proudly celebrates the extraordinary bond between pets and people through the Purina Animal Hall of Fame. This program, the longest-running of its kind in Canada, honours animals whose acts of courage and loyalty have made a lasting difference in the lives of others.

From alerting families to danger to providing emotional support during difficult times, these animals have shown remarkable bravery and compassion. Their stories are a testament to the strength of the human-animal connection and the powerful role pets play in our lives.

Each inductee into the Hall of Fame has left a legacy of inspiration, reminding us of the love, trust, and resilience that animals bring into our homes and hearts. These stories encourage us to appreciate the everyday heroes among us—our pets.

We invite you to explore the incredible stories of past inductees and consider nominating a pet who has made a difference. To submit a nomination for the upcoming year, please click here and complete our form.