Eastbourne Crufts champions rewarded by Brighton store

A Crufts-winning duo from Eastbourne has been rewarded by a Brighton store after winning a military award.

By India Wentworth

Published 23rd Dec 2021, 16:07 GMT

Updated 23rd Dec 2021, 16:11 GMT

Barry Coase with Bella at Pets at Home in Brighton, December 9 2021. Photo by Adam Hughes. SUS-211223-152249001

Veteran Barry Coase and his Bichon Frise therapy dog Bella have been rewarded by Pets at Home.

This year the duo won the Soldiering On Awards’ Animal Partnership category which honours the unique relationships and companionship pets can provide to the Armed Forces community.

The category was sponsored by Pets at Home, with the public voting for Barry and Bella as the winners due to their selfless volunteering in local hospitals and schools.