Retired police dog hit by a car and left with only three legs wins Crufts' hero award
Daily MailAn ex police dog injured in the line of duty and left with only three legs has won a Crufts hero award. Retired Essex Police pooch, Baloo, is the latest recipient of the Crufts 2025 Hero Dog award, after winning over the public and scoring a whopping 120,000 votes, the BBC has reported. Retired Essex Police pooch, Baloo, is the latest recipient of the Crufts 2025 Hero Dog award Mandy also revealed the dog's almost supernatural-like calming powers, which she called 'amazing'. The duo were honoured with a ribbon and cheque for £5,000, which they donated to their favourite dog charity – the Essex Retired Police Dog Fund of course. Baloo was left with a crushed pelvis, effectively ending her career as a service dog The duo were honoured with a ribbon and cheque for £5,000, which they donated to their favourite dog charity – the Essex Retired Police Dog Fund of course 'With Mandy’s help, Baloo uses what happened to her to help others visiting local schools and community groups.
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