Raisin was named the Blood Donor of the Year for the Royal Veterinary College’s Queen Mother Hospital for Animals in Hatfield, Herts.

Besides saving eight other dog's lives with his blood donations, Raisin, the black Labrador, is also hearing dog.

Romeo, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, donates blood regularly to the Royal Veterinary Hospital. He has been awarded The Blue Cross Medal.

Romeo and his owner also visit stroke victims in the hospital to help them heal, and bring comfort to dementia patients.

Blaze has saved many dog's lives with his blood donations.

Blaze, center, reunited with two dogs who owe their lives to his donations.

Rescued Argentine Mastiff mix Ralph overcame crippling fear from abuse to become a Hero blood donor.

Ralph's donations have saved many including a litter of puppies with parvovirus, and several patients in the Best Friends Animal Clinic.

Rescue dog Jemmie's blood donation helped a KITTEN to see again.

Medicated eye drops were made from a special serum using Jemmie's donated blood.

Sometimes a donation leads to an adoption! After Hula, right, donated the blood that saved Gunther the rescue puppy...

Gunther was adopted by Hula's family!

Can my dog donate?
Ideal dog donors would be:
* Older than 18 months of age
* Greater than 50 lbs
* Friendly and social
* Healthy with no known medical conditions
Cats can donate too!
* Older than 12 months of age
* Greater than 10 lbs
* Indoor only
* Friendly and social
* Healthy with no known medical conditions