Hero Pup Honoured for Saving Her Family From Black Bear in Northwestern Ont.

Hero pup honoured for saving her family from black bear in northwestern Ont.

The Purina Animal Hall of Fame has honoured a seven-year-old dog in Nipigon, Ont., whose quick actions helped save her family from a black bear in 2025.

Ontario dog honoured after saving owners from black bear

Chloe, a mixed‑breed family dog, has been named a Purina Animal Hall of Fame Award recipient after protecting her owners, Colette and Joe Shwetz, during an unexpected black bear intrusion.

Nipigon dog 'Chloe' recognized by Purina for fighting off bear

A dog from Nipigon has been inducted into the Purina Animal Hall of Fame for putting her life on the line to protect her family.

Bear attack victim says her dog saved her life

"We rescued her, and she saved us right back," said Colette Shwetz whose Nipigon home was invaded by an aggressive bear.