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The Hornsea dog bringing joy in tough times

Thunder is a therapy husky from Hornsea. He won the ‘Animal Award’ in last year's ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio Humberside 'Make A Difference' Awards.

Thunder provides therapy and companionship to people receiving end of life care, or facing a terminal diagnosis.

Adrian Ashworth is Thunder's owner. Three year old Ely from Sheffield received support from Thunder at the end of his life, as his family describe.

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