News hounds: dogs who've made Wigan headlines

They’re “man’s best friend” and dogs have often starred in Wigan news stories over the years. Here’s a selection of pictures of canine companions who were photographed for the Wigan Observer and Wigan Evening Post, mainly from 1996 to 2003.

Some were lost but then found, some needed a new home and some were just treasured pets.

29. Sam Gardner from Leigh Animal Sanctuary with a German Shepherd dog rescued from a river

. Photo: FRANK ORRELL

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30. Profoundly deaf couple Dennis and Valerie Fairhurst with their hearing dog Rosie

. Photo: GARY KELMAN

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31. Angus the Chinese crested dog at a photocall as Elvis. Picture by owner Vivien Holland

. Photo: COPY

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32. The longest serving member of Wigan RSPCA, Elizabeth Kellaway, 96, with her dog Becky

. Photo: Geoff Shryhane

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News hounds: dogs who've made Wigan headlines

They’re “man’s best friend” and dogs have often starred in Wigan news stories over the years. Here’s a selection of pictures of canine companions who were photographed for the Wigan Observer and Wigan Evening Post, mainly from 1996 to 2003.

29. Sam Gardner from Leigh Animal Sanctuary with a German Shepherd dog rescued from a river

30. Profoundly deaf couple Dennis and Valerie Fairhurst with their hearing dog Rosie

31. Angus the Chinese crested dog at a photocall as Elvis. Picture by owner Vivien Holland

32. The longest serving member of Wigan RSPCA, Elizabeth Kellaway, 96, with her dog Becky

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