Four lovable pups were inducted into the 2025 Iowa Animal Hall of Fame. See the honorees:

Four furry friends have been inducted into the 2025 Iowa Animal Hall of Fame. Nacho, Curro, Ruckus and Ranger, all dogs, received official state fame status.

The Iowa Veterinary Medical Association and Hill’s Pet Nutrition inducted the four pets, who were honored for bravery and companionship. In the last 24 years, 78 animals — including dogs, cats, horses and cows — across Iowa have received the honor.

The awards have three categories: companion, hero and professional. Here are the four-legged friends who took home the prize.

Nacho and Corrin

This pair of golden retriever mixes work together to bring comfort and fun to children at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital, and were awarded in the professional category. Emily Bradley and Aly Humphrey are their handlers, both child life specialists.

Ruckus

Ruckus is a 10-year-old Dalmatian who belongs to Carl and Deb Badtram of Strawberry Point. Nominated by Dr. Ashley Vander Hart of Edgewood Veterinary Clinic in the companion category, this lovable pup has the ability to bring joy to anyone he meets.

Ranger

This West Des Moines dog won in the hero category and belongs to Kim and John Danos. The 9-year-old boxer was nominated by Dr. Dim Kendall at Ingersoll Animal Hospital. During a home invasion at the Danos household, Ranger placed himself between his owner and the threat, grabbing the intruder’s arm.

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at vreynarodriguez@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR.

This post was originally published on this site be sure to check out more of their content.