The PDSA Gold Medal (animal equivalent of the George Cross) is an animal bravery award to acknowledge the bravery and devotion of animals. It was created by the PDSA in 2002.

An animal can be awarded  This Medal if it assists in saving human or animal life when its own life is in danger or through exceptional devotion to duty. The medal can also be awarded to animals in public service, such as police or rescue dogs, if the animal dies or suffers serious injury whilst carrying out its official duties in the face of armed and violent opposition.

The PDSA Gold Medal has been awarded 13 times since November 2002. All recipients to date are dogs.

 Seafaring Simon - The cat awarded medals

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