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Hunter's all grown up

By: KentOnline reporter multimediadesk@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 12:08, 05 December 2011

Paul Johnson with Hunter

by Angela Cole
acole@thekmgroup.co.uk

He started out as just a twinkle in the Kent Messenger’s eye but now Hunter the guide dog is all grown up and doing the job he was trained for.
The Kent Messenger raised £5,000 to sponsor the dog in 2009 as part of our 150th anniversary year.
And thanks to all the donations, Hunter is now making life a lot easier for his new owner, Paul Johnson, who lives in Newmarket.
He's been on a long journey to make it to his new home as a fully-fledged guide dog, spending a year with puppy walkers Joan and Graham Frogbrook before undergoing intensive training.
Samantha Gibbs, guide dog trainer, said: “Hunter has made a lasting impact and is thoroughly enjoying his life.
“He and Paul are working very well together for such early days
and Paul is absolutely thrilled with Hunter.”

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