The FVMA’s Pet Hero Award is a part of the FVMA’s Pet Hall of Fame, which honors three categories of animal heroes:  Hero, Companion and Professional.  

A candidate for Hero classification is a pet that has unselfishly saved or preserved human life (non-professional).

A candidate for Companion classification is a pet that has provided a benefit and contributed to the quality of life of their human companions.

A candidate for Professional classification is an animal that is specially trained for handicapped individuals or used in law enforcement.

This award program was introduced in 1999 to honor the outstanding contributions our animal companions make to human lives.  Nominations are solicited from FVMA Members.  Recipients are selected by a committee chosen by the FVMA Foundation.

1999: “Boo”, The Black Tornado

2000: HERO AWARD: Bugg  and PROFESSIONAL AWARD: “Tuck”

2001: HERO AWARD: Blue

2002: Companion: “Benji Hogan”

2003: HERO AWARD: “Alko” and PROFESSIONAL AWARD: “Ruby”

2005: Companion: “Cricket”

2006: Companion: “Bob”

2007: Professional: “DiOGi”

2008: HERO AWARD: “Squiggly”

2009: HERO AWARD: “Camp’s Serendipity,’’ a camelid

If you know an animal that would be a good candidate for one of the classifications, please contact your veterinarian to ask for his or her help in nominating the animal. You will also need to fill out the form available from the link below and return it to the FVMA.