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ANIMAL HERO

ANIMAL HERO CHRIS KENT Founder of the K9 Project, bringing together abandoned dogs and people facing challenges in their lives, with remarkable results.  Chris set up the K9 Project in 2008, combining her experience of community and social work with her interest and expertise in animal behaviour.  Programmes include K9 Confidence, for children and young […]

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

SPECIAL RECOGNITION TUKS LAW Campaigners trying to change the law to stop healthy rescue pets being euthanised by vets. Tuk, a Mioritic Shepherd dog, was rescued from the streets of Romania as a five‑week‑old puppy and rehomed in the UK. But the adoption went wrong and the dog was subsequently advertised on Gumtree despite the […]

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

SPECIAL RECOGNITION DR DANIEL ALLEN & DEBBIE MATTHEWS Thanks to Daniel’s petition and pressure from campaigners, pet abduction in England is set to become a criminal offence for the first time.  It’s been a growing problem and one that causes untold pain for heartbroken owners. Now, thanks to the work of Dr Daniel Allen and […]

CARING ANIMAL

CARING ANIMAL WILSON Therapy pony who brings comfort, companionship and care to the elderly and disabled in care homes, schools and day centres.  When miniature pet pony Wilson first trotted into a rehabilitation care home all the residents fell immediately in love with the charismatic Shetland.  The patients – many with brain injuries – immediately […]

CARING ANIMAL

CARING ANIMAL FLORA & KIN Medical alert dogs who can sense when their owner is about to black out, allowing him to lead a normal life again. For 12 years Robert Stuhldreer, from North London, had suffered from blackouts that his doctors couldn’t explain even though they put his life at risk. He was too […]

WEBBOX JOY OF PETS AWARD

WEBBOX JOY OF PETS AWARD MAX, PADDY AND HARRY Pooch pals became a social media sensation as their antics helped people struggling with their mental health during lockdown. Kerry Irving credits springer spaniel Max with saving his life when the effects of a serious road accident left him suffering depression and feeling suicidal. After adopting […]