Forthglade treats 'unsung hero' dog to a feast
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Devon-based Forthglade has treated a seven-year-old Cockerpoo called Niven to three-month's worth of its natural pet food after it was crowned an 'unsung hero'.
Niven was recognised for his hard work and dedication as a Hearing Dog. As well as winning the Forthglae food, the heroic hound also picked up a weekend stay at a luxury pet-friendly hotel.
Niven and his owner Pauline regularly volunteer at the Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education, enabling deaf students to work with a hearing dog.
The duo were nominated through a charity called Room to Reward, an initiative that recognises volunteers across the UK.
Niven joined Pauline in 2012 and she said: “He works tirelessly at anything I ask him to do, he is very friendly and patient."
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People set up a project with the Deaf Academy in October 2016, to see if any of the deaf students would benefit from the opportunity to engage with a hearing dog. Niven has been visiting the school every week since, working with the teachers and students.
Niven's dedication even made local news channels as camera crews came out to film the four-legged hero as he arrived at Devon’s Deerpark Country Hotel to receive his medal and Forthglade goodies.
Room to Reward is a charity which launched in July 2015. Over 70 hotels are now supporting the scheme, rewarding deserving charity workers with complimentary hotel breaks across the UK.
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