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flag Two dogs, Skittles and Joey, are finalists in the Royal Kennel Club’s Hero Dog Award at Crufts 2026, recognized for helping their owners overcome autism, PTSD, grief, and depression.

flag Two dogs, Skittles and Joey, have been shortlisted for the Royal Kennel Club’s Hero Dog Award at Crufts 2026. flag Skittles, a rescue Jack Russell cross from Kilmarnock, helps children with autism, supports adults recovering from domestic violence, and aids her trainer Maggie McNamara, who has autism and PTSD. flag Joey, a working cocker spaniel from Northwich, helped his owner Ciara Mason recover from grief, injury, and depression, enabling her to regain her health, return to work, and train in agility. flag Both dogs are finalists in the public vote, with results announced during Crufts, running March 5–8 at the NEC Birmingham.

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