Adorable pooch becomes therapy dog after 'healing powers' help owner during cancer treatment

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A cancer patient has said a heartfelt thank you to supporters of a leading charity after they chose his four-legged friend as the next ‘Ambassadog.’Three-year-old black German Shepherd, Teddi, was entered into the Beatson Cancer Charity’s contest by his owners Hazel Ann and Kevin Gilbert, both aged 57, following Kevin’s cancer diagnosis.Poster dog Teddi now takes over duties from Milo, the 12-year-old bichon frise, who has served as the charity’s Ambassadog since September last year.The loveable fluff ball was entered by his owner, Erin Phairs from Irvine, after Milo supported her over the years following the cancer treatment she received as a child.

His “healing powers” were so effective in her recovery that Milo has since become a therapy dog who helps others through their health struggles.Throughout last month’s National Dog Week, Beatson Cancer Charity celebrated its canine supporters, with hundreds of dogs and their owners taking part in the nationwide Paw Walk to raise vital funds.The most coveted prize of the Paw Walk event is being selected as the charity’s Ambassadog – and becoming the face of next year’s Off the Beatson Track 10K walk, which last year raised £15,000 to help support cancer patients and their families across the West of Scotland.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.Teddi’s owner Kevin, from Grangemouth, was diagnosed with stage three tonsil