A blind rescue dog has defied all expectations after escaping euthanasia and has gone on to impact the lives of people across the nation. Scout the 12-year-old lurcher has won numerous awards for his bravery and kindness, and has now been crowned Companion of the Year in the Petplan Pet Awards for his influence on Donna Hendrie, 56, who recently lost her eye.
Scout's owner, Tracey Ison, 52, nominated her beloved pooch for the award after he became a "lifeline" to her sister, Donna. Tracey told the Mirror : "When Donna had her prosthetic eye fitted, she lost her confidence and was nervous about wearing an eyepatch. Scout gave her back her zest for life and showed her that being different doesn't stop you from living."
