Braveheart Awards
Bluebell's Story
“On Tuesday 29 September, I was taking an empty 12 coach train from Brighton to Littlehampton. I was approaching Portslade station at a reduced speed due to following the 05:17 Brighton to Southampton service. Just before I reached Olive Road Bridge, a dark object appeared in the middle of the track, which turned out to be a Greyhound. I applied the emergency brakes, but even from as little as 15mph...” Read more about Bluebell...
Amber's Story
“I first met Amber when she was just 6 weeks old and fell in love with her immediately, she was so round fluffy and curious. When we came home, the first thing Amber did was fetch a toy and bring it to me! She was a very independent dog, who loved to run and run - and swim if she got anywhere near open water.” Read more about Amber...
Amber's Story
“First of all, our very many thanks to the team for all they did for Amber, both during her op and for us. Amber is a loving dog, very friendly, but very alert when anyone calls. She has now fully recovered.” Read more about Amber...
Mook's Story
“Mook is a twelve-year-old cat who was brought into Grove Lodge having come face-to-face with an aggressive dog. He was not in a good way and was suffering from shock, along with massive trauma which had occurred when he was picked up and shaken by his back leg. We worked quickly to stabilise Mook to make him as comfortable as possible, but it was obvious that it would be a long road to recovery...” Read more about Mook...
Blade's Story
“Blade was a German Sheperd by breed, but a teddy bear by nature. He was so laid back he was practically horizontal, but if the door-bell rang you knew you had a guard dog in the house. With family and people he knew he was 100% daft and soppy and was quite happy if my husband picked him up and carried him like a baby.” Read more about Blade...
Sweep's Story
“Sweep has always been a very active and outgoing dog. When we take him out for a walk either up on the Downs or to the park, he always gives 100%, but when hes at home around the house he is very cool and calm (and also a sock thief).” Read more about Sweep...
Randal's Story
“We are thrilled that Randal has been given a Braveheart award. We are so pleased that others have seen what a remarkable dog he is, and yes, he is a greyhound, but actually very brave - not something usually associated with the breed.” Read more about Randal...
Spike's Story
“We have had Spike since he was 3months old. He was a present for our daughter Megans third birthday. On Boxing Day 2007, Spike was knocked down by a van.” Read more about Spike...
Sugar's Story
“Sugar is a 12 year old Bichon Frise, she has a placid and undemanding character, but she could be encouraged every now and then to have a mad five minutes playing by running in and out of the front room at full speed. Every evening before bedtime, we would take her to her special tree outside the house.” Read more about Sugar...
Dolly's Story
“None of my dogs like going to vets, so I was surprised when I took Dolly for a check-up after her life-saving surgery, she couldn't wait to get into the building, she obviously has happy memories of people being kind to her.” Read more about Dolly...
Floppy's Story
“Pets are special. They bring us so much joy and happiness, companionship and love. And when they are gone, so many tears. Our Floppy was special, not only because she was our pet, but because she was such a brave character.” Read more about Floppy...
Sophie's Story
“Sophie, a brown and white Jack Russel has been my constant companion and wonderful friend since Mandy, my daughter, gave her to me knowing I really missed having a dog. Sophie was easy to train and she always loved people, yet she knew that she was mine.” Read more about Sophie...
Spike's Story
“At this point, I should like to say a huge thank you to our vet, who was absolutely superb, together with all the the staff there, who have been so caring. Spike is now quite well known as he had to go to the animal hospital at Worthing, where Emma and her team nursed him. So a sincere thank you to everyone involved.” Read more about Spike...
Taffy's Story
“I look forward to coming to the hospital and seeing the nurses who make a fuss of me. Hopefully the vet has made my legs better so I can get back to walking over the Downs and along the river bank with my mistress, which I really miss.” Read more about Taffy...