Volunteers from Hunstanton RNLI rushed to the station after their pagers sounded just after 4.15pm.
Fast inshore lifeboat Spirit of West Norfolk launched on a high tide with four crew on board.
They quickly made their way east along the coast to Thornham Harbour, around five miles away.
On arrival, they located the 71-year-old woman and her pets before bringing them safely ashore at Thornham Harbour, there they were handed over to HM Coastguard.
The lifeboat then returned to station to be recovered by the shore crew, before being washed down, refuelled and made ready for her next service.
Editor's notes
Picture of RNLI lifeboat Spirit of West Norfolk attached for download, which should be credited RNLI/Chris Bishop
This year marks the 200th anniversary of both the RNLI and the founding of a lifeboat service at Hunstanton.
Its volunteers operate both the inshore lifeboat Spirit of West Norfolk and search and rescue hovercraft
Hunstanton Flyer.
They cover The Wash, a tidal estuary stretching for more than 100 square miles fed by five main rivers, along with parts of the north Norfolk coastline.
Like more than 200 RNLI stations around the coast of the UK and Ireland, the crew's lifesaving work could not be possible without the kindness of those who give donations or leave legacies to the charity that saves lives at sea.
RNLI media contacts
For more information call Chris Bishop, Hunstanton RNLI volunteer Deputy Lifeboat Press Officer on 07584 147219, Clare Hopps, RNLI Regional Communications Manager, North and East on 07824 518641, or the RNLI Press Office on 01202 336789.
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.
