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| Dementia care home dog Ellie May shortlisted for Crufts award | |
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| A dog credited with transforming the lives of residents of the dementia care home where she lives was shortlisted for an award at Crufts. | |
| Nine-year-old Ellie May has lived at Oaklands care home in Crickhowell, Powys, since she was a puppy. | Nine-year-old Ellie May has lived at Oaklands care home in Crickhowell, Powys, since she was a puppy. |
| Owner Julie Cashell, who manages the home, said she provided comfort for residents who often get confused. | Owner Julie Cashell, who manages the home, said she provided comfort for residents who often get confused. |
| She was one of four dogs up for the Eukanuba Friends for Life competition. | |
| Ms Cashell said of Ellie May: "Many of the people in the home find the world a confusing and bewildering place and what she gives to them is priceless. | Ms Cashell said of Ellie May: "Many of the people in the home find the world a confusing and bewildering place and what she gives to them is priceless. |
| "She gives incredible reassurance and calm and they transform in her company. When communication has become difficult she radiates love and warmness that needs no words." | "She gives incredible reassurance and calm and they transform in her company. When communication has become difficult she radiates love and warmness that needs no words." |
| The winner of the competition at Crufts was Miracle, a rescue dog credited with changing the life of a six-year-old boy with cerebral palsy. |