Blood donor dog from Eaton Bray nominated for Crufts hero award
A dog that donated blood and saved 168 other canines is in the running for a heroic dog award.Eight-year-old Gordon Setter Sharwood, from Eaton Brey in Bedfordshire, broke records after giving more than 40 donations to the Pet Blood Bank for critically ill or injured pets in need.He is among five finalists nominated for a Hero Dog Award from The Kennel Club, which runs Crufts.His owner, Sue Mitchell, said: "I'm absolutely delighted that Sharwood is the record holder for the number of donations given to Pet Blood Bank."
The five nominee dogs were selected by judges from The Kennel Club.A winner will be chosen by a public vote and announced on 9 March, the final day of Crufts.Ms Mitchell described her dog as a "very laid-back dog" who "loves his exercise, loves his food, and just loves life generally".Sharwood has been donating blood since he was 13 months old.His owner said: "I thought it was really important because you never know when your dog may possibly have to have a transfusion, and if you have suitable dogs that can do this donating then it's well worth it."
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