Ruff Rough Award Recipients

    Ruff Rough honors the brave dogs and compassionate humans who go above and beyond in rescue efforts. Recipients receive a commemorative plaque, gift cards from Petco, Chewy, and Amazon, and national media recognition.

    Recognition Program

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    Commemorative Plaque

    Each recipient receives a custom engraved plaque honoring their heroic actions in K-9 rescue.

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    Gift Cards & Rewards

    Heroes receive gift cards from Petco, Chewy, Pets R Us, and Amazon as a token of gratitude.

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    Media Recognition

    Stories are shared through ABC, NBC, Fox and other media outlets to inspire communities nationwide.

    Past Recipients

    K-9 Officer Mercury Ruff Rough Award

    K-9 Officer Mercury

    Mercury Ruff Rough Award Ceremony

    K-9 Officer Mercury

    Harrison - Ruff Rough Award Recipient

    Harrison

    Matt Graber - Ruff Rough Award Recipient

    Harrison

    Ruff Rough Award Plaque

    Matt Graber

    Ruff Rough Award Recipient

    Matt Graber

    Maui Humane Society Award - Lahaina Wildfires

    Maui Humane Society

    Ruff Rough Award Recipient

    Matt Verley

    Hamlet Fire Chief Matt Verley Drone Rescue Award

    Matt Verley

    Whit Johnson & Family Foster K-9 Award

    Whit Johnson & Family

    U.S. Coast Guard Houston-Galveston Ruff Rough Award

    Houston-Galveston Coast Guard

    U.S. Coast Guard Houston-Galveston Award Ceremony

    U.S. Coast Guard Houston-Galveston

    HPD Marine Unit Ruff Rough Award 2024

    HPD Marine Unit

    HPD Marine Unit Members Award 2024

    HPD Marine Unit Members

    Nominate a Hero

    Know a dog or human who performed an extraordinary act of rescue? Submit their story and they could be our next award recipient.