Do you know a dog who's a Friend for Life?
For the fourth year, the Kennel Club will be hosting the Friends for Life competition at Crufts 2008 and is calling for people to get in touch if they know of any remarkable dog stories of heroism or friendship between man and dog that goes beyond the expected.
Since the competition began in 2005, the BBC programme has highlighted some amazing stories during their coverage of Crufts and the public have been able to vote for some truly deserving tales. From Buster, the army dog who sniffed out weapons in Iraq, to Danny and Yogi, the Dog for the Disabled who provided Danny with a life he never thought possible. Not forgetting Crufts 2007, and Tony and his Hearing Dog, Molly, who gave him hope and companionship without which his life would have been very lonely and difficult.
Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, said: “Friends for Life was developed to give recognition to all the dogs that really deserve to be rewarded for what they give their owners and others in their lives. Since we began the competition we have received some amazing entries, highlighting the importance of dogs as man’s best friend, with wonderful tales of bravery, support and companionship. There are many examples of dogs showing unfailing loyalty and spirit in their constant wish to help, and this competition demonstrates the incredible difference that dogs can make to people’s lives.”
The Kennel Club is calling for anyone who has an appropriate story to get in contact before November 30th so it can be considered for the competition which will take place at Crufts 2008 from 6th – 9th March.
For further information, or to send in your story please contact Andrea Peters via andrea.peters@thekennelclub.org.uk.
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- 17-Oct-07
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