Jenni, from Youghal, saved her owner’s life by alerting her to a dangerous immersion heater issue, earning her the award.
Jenni is an eight-year-old dog. She is a Golden Retriever mix from Youghal. She won the Companion Dog category. Jenni saved her owner’s life. She alerted Marian to an issue involving a broken immersion heater. This happened in the night.
Jenni persistently pawed at Marian. She woke her up to a strange noise. The attic tank was overheating, and this could have caused a fire. Jenni’s quick thinking prevented disaster. Judges praised her intelligence and devotion. They called her a true hero.
Trakr is a German Shepherd from Kerry. He won Search and Rescue dog. People commended him for his field work. He works with two rescue groups and assists emergency services. Trakr finds missing people, and his handler works alongside him.
Trakr searches Ireland for missing people. He navigates tough terrain expertly. Mountains, woodlands, and waterways pose no problem. He catches human scent on the wind. Then, Trakr uses instincts to locate those in need. His work brought closure to many families.
The awards have recognized pets for over ten years. In 2014, Kram from Cork won an award. He won in the Search & Rescue category. Kram, a border collie, helped in a search. He indicated towards a car boot where Gardaí found the missing person.