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Radio Solent,3 mins
Labradoodle helping her owner with daily tasks
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Cleo is a disability assistance dog from Petersfield. The labradoodle has been trained to help her owner, Natalie Hibberd, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. Cleo is a finalist in the Animal category in the 麻豆社 Radio Solent Make a Difference Awards for 2025. 麻豆社 Radio Solent's Sam Fraser has been to meet Cleo and Natalie. The Animal Award: awarded to either a remarkable animal that improves people鈥檚 lives, or an individual or group of people who improve the welfare of animals. The Make a Difference Awards are your chance to say 鈥淭hank You鈥 and show recognition and appreciation for people who love to make life better for others. Nominations for the 2025 awards have now closed and finalists have been selected by a panel of judges. The winners will be announced at our 麻豆社 Radio Solent Make a Difference Awards ceremony in September.
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