Lifetime Achievement Award | Triumph over Adversity Award
Award to recognise the achievements of dogs who help people living with a disability or serious medical condition and help to provide them with a better quality of life.
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Kimmy has transformed the life of her owners’ 11 year old daughter Stephanie who was born with Cerebral Palsy. Until Kimmy came home at 10 weeks Stephanie spent most of her life in her wheelchair or bedroom; now she goes for walks and the wheelchair lives in the garage.
Award to recognise the pet dogs in our front rooms who are, even in the smallest ways, heroes.
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With his handler PC Crawford, Police Dog Jake attended the scene of the terrorist attacks on July 7th 2005. The police report said the conditions they had to endure were “horrific”, their actions were “exemplary” and “without a doubt Police Dog "Jake" saved lives this day whilst putting his own on offer”.
Special award to recognise an outstanding achievement in canine endeavours. Pickles was the dog that found the World Cup.
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Topper disappeared whilst on a walk; his owner searched for half an hour, not realising Topper had fallen into a decommissioned water tank. When Whizz passed by he suddenly shot off into the bushes; owner David followed and found Whizz pulling Topper to the side of the tank. Topper had severed an artery on his leg and had Whizz not found him so quickly he would almost definitely have died.
Award for an older dog (over seven years old) who has achieved an incredible amount in his lifetime.
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Over many years, in her role as a Pets as Therapy (PAT) dog Cassie (12) and has had a therapeutic effect on hundreds of people. Now, as a more mature dog she travels around Yorkshire promoting Pets as Therapy and contributes to the teaching programme at the University of Leeds Medical School.
Award to recognise the achievement of a Dogs Trust rescue dog who has overcome his difficult beginning and become a true asset to his new family and the community.
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Morris was picked up as a stray in Wales and sadly, soon after he was rehomed from Dogs Trust he developed Lymphoma. Although expected to live for only a few months, after surgery and chemotherapy he has been clear for over 18 months. Morris is a wonderful, brave and loving dog and since his recovery has qualified as a PAT dog, regularly visiting a local hospice where he is the highlight of the day for many residents.
