Award nomination for dog which helped student walk again

A dog that helped University of Salford student to walk again nominated for Crufts award

Faye, a black Labrador who has helped Salford student Natalie Preston to walk again for the first time in over a decade, has been nominated for the Kennel Club’s prestigious Eukanuba Friends for Life award.

Natalie was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at six months old and before meeting Faye had struggled to walk for over 10 years.

However, after being partnered with Faye by the charity Canine Partners, Natalie’s level of independence increased dramatically.

She's now studying for a Masters Degree in Children's Digital Production at the University of Salford.

The Kennel Club’s Friends for Life competition recognises humans and dogs that have transformed each other’s lives and faced down adversity through their friendships.

The award will be presented at the final in March, during the world-renowned Crufts festival.