Blind Springer Spaniel Harry crowned UK's most deserving dog

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 15:32 · Archive

An 8-month-old Springer Spaniel named Harry, who lost both eyes and overcame trauma, was named UK's most deserving dog at Pure Pet Food's inaugural Pure Fest.

Pure Pet Food held its inaugural Pure Fest, a gathering for dogs and their owners, and named an 8-month-old Springer Spaniel called Harry as its first Guest of Honour following a nationwide search for the UK's most deserving dog. Harry had both eyes removed and was initially terrified of stepping outside after his operation. With dedication and careful training from his owner Nicola, he has since blossomed into a loving and brave dog who now enjoys groundwork agility sessions and can roam freely off the lead.

Harry experienced a full day of activities at the Yorkshire event, including a scavenger hunt, a Pure Pet Food station, Northern Bloc dog ice cream, puppuccinos, dog-friendly Yorkshire puddings, a collar-making station and professional canine photography. Nicola, his owner, said: 'Harry had an absolute ball as Pure Fest's guest of honour and loved getting involved in all the doggy activities.'

The occasion raised over £700 for Support Dogs, the charity responsible for training assistance dogs for people living with disabilities.

How it is being reported

• Courageous puppy with no eyes overcomes trauma to win UK's 'most deserving dog'Pure Pet Food's inaugural Pure Fest celebrated the bond between dogs and their owners, with blind 8-month-old Springer Spaniel Harry named as its Guest of Honour after recovering from trauma and the removal of both eyesThe Mirror · 14 Oct, 15:09
• Puppy with no eyes who overcame trauma crowned 'UK's most deserving dog'After conducting a nationwide search for 'the UK's most deserving dog', Pure Pet Food crowned blind Springer Spaniel Harry, who overcame his trauma.Daily Express · 14 Oct, 11:47

In this story: Harry · Nicola · Pure Pet Food · Support Dogs · Yorkshire · Northern Bloc

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