WIARTON, ONTARIO
CHATHAM, ONTARIO
P.J., an English Sheepdog/Border Collie mix woke owner Jim Rouse in time to escape a fire caused by a faulty air conditioner. Jim and Janet Rouse who had been house sitting for their parents, were forced to leap from the second floor, then return to save P.J. from the main level before the house burned to the ground.
At Purina, we celebrate the deep and meaningful connection between pets and people. This bond is the foundation of the Purina Animal Hall of Fame, Canada’s longest-running pet recognition program. Since its launch, the Hall of Fame has honoured hundreds of animals for their extraordinary acts of bravery, loyalty, and compassion.
These animals have demonstrated remarkable courage—saving lives, comforting those in distress, and standing by their humans through thick and thin. Their stories serve as a testament to the powerful role pets play in our lives and communities. Each inductee has left a legacy that continues to inspire.
To discover more about the program or to submit a nomination for the upcoming year, please click here. Your story could be the next to inspire Canadians and honour the unbreakable bond between people and their pets.
