/R E P E A T -- A Round of a "Paws" for Canada's Animal Heroes/

Canada's finest animal protectors to be inducted into the 2016 Purina Animal Hall of Fame

TORONTO, April 29, 2016 /CNW/ - Three courageous pets and one fearless service animal will be recognized for their live-saving feats on Tuesday, May 3^rd at the 48^th annual Purina Animal Hall of Fame ceremony. These four-legged heroes will join the ranks of other pets and service animals who have come to the rescue in dire situations to protect, and ultimately save a human life.

In addition to honouring life-saving animal heroes at the Purina Animal Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Purina will also be recognizing one more special animal through a new category – the Purina Better Together Award. This everyday hero, whose story was chosen by Canadians voting across the country, will be honoured for making a significant impact on the daily life of their owner, celebrating that people and pets are truly better together.

Founded in 1968, the Purina Animal Hall of Fame is the longest-running pet recognition program in Canada, inducting 172 animals, including 144 dogs, 27 cats and one horse. The 2016 inductees have been carefully selected from many cross-country nominations over the past year. This year's inductees' incredible stories demonstrate bravery, intelligence, loyalty and the unique bond that exists between people and pets.

To learn more about the Purina Animal Hall of Fame and past inductees, visit www.Purinahalloffame.ca 

To learn more about the Better Together Award, visit www.Purinahalloffame.ca/better-together-award/

SOURCE Purina Animal Hall of Fame

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