WIARTON, ONTARIO
CRANBROOK, BRITISH COLUMBIA
SAMPSON, a one-year-old yellow Labrador came to the rescue of his owner’s sister, Carol Robinson, after she was pulled under the icy cold water of a glacier-fed river in the Yukon Valley. Carol was crossing the river when she accidentally stepped into a hole in the river bed. Water poured into her chest waders and dragged her under. Sampson swam to her aid, diving beneath the surface of the water to grab her sleeve. Gripping her arm with his teeth, he towed her out of the strong current to the safety of the river bank.
At Purina, we honour the powerful connection between pets and people through the Purina Animal Hall of Fame. This program, the longest-running of its kind in Canada, recognizes animals whose acts of bravery and loyalty have changed lives.These pets have gone beyond companionship—saving lives, offering comfort, and standing by their humans in times of need. Their stories are a testament to the strength of the human-animal bond and the incredible impact pets have on our well-being.Each inductee into the Hall of Fame represents courage, resilience, and unconditional love. Their legacies continue to inspire Canadians to value and celebrate the animals in their lives.We encourage you to learn more about these remarkable animals and consider nominating a pet hero of your own.
To explore past inductees or to submit a nomination for the upcoming year, please click here and complete our form. Help us continue to shine a light on the animals who make our world a better place.
