Tori, a disabled service dog from Michigan in the USA, made a surprise visit to the UK last week and helped raise money for Blind Dog Rescue.

Tori brought a smile to customers at Not Just Pets in Bath and also managed to raise funds for the charity with a small raffle for prizes brought all the way from America. 

Owner Jana said: “I got Tori when she was six months old from a rescue group in Texas.

"She has degenerative disc disease, and ruptured a disc in Oct 2009. She had surgery at Michigan State University Vet Clinic but ruptured another disc in Feb 2010 and had further surgery. She didn't recover from the second operation and could not walk or stand.

"We got her a custom wheelchair from Eddie's Wheels and it rehabilitated her so she can now walk and stand but continues to use the wheelchair because she has one weak back leg that drags. The vet suggested I get her certified as a therapy dog in 2011 so I did and she loves it. She's an amazing little dog.

"She is the sweetest, most comical dog. I can't travel without her – we are very bonded. She loves her therapy work too and works magic with children.”

Tori travels with Jana to nursing homes, schools and anywhere where she can bring help and therapy to those who need it.