Dementia care home dog Ellie May up for award at Crufts

March 8, 2015 Carers, dementia, Featured Article

Julie Cashell says Ellie May unites the home and puts visitors and residents at ease

A dog credited with transforming the lives of residents of the dementia care home where she lives has been nominated for an award at Crufts.

Nine-year-old Ellie May has lived at Oaklands care home in Crickhowell, Powys, since she was a puppy.

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