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Posted on the 29th June 1999
Eleven year old cancer survivor, Kerry Halpin, is deaf; her dog called Fox is blind. But, as Kerry's mother puts it, 'together they make a whole', especially in the support they give mum at her sanctuary for elderly and abandoned dogs.
Kerry and Fox are among the recipients of the 1999 Animal Pride Awards, handed out by national campaign group Animal Aid to acknowledge exemplary acts of compassion and heroism. Kerry and Fox will be travelling from Wales to her former home county of Kent to accept their awards.
The other winners are:
Animal Aid Director, Andrew Tyler, says:
“We all love heart-warming stories, so couple this with acts of outstanding bravery and you have a guaranteed winning story! This is what Animal Aid’s Animal Pride Awards are all about – highlighting the amazing capabilities of both people and animals to show compassion for one another under extraordinary circumstances.”
The Animal Pride Roadshow is a fun-filled, educational day out. There is face painting for the kids, an interactive CD-ROM to keep the teenagers occupied and a celebrity video. Participants and shoppers are invited to sign the Animal Pride declaration which states: ‘I believe that all animals have the right to a life free from cruelty and abuse.’
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