A dog owner whose walks became an online sensation during Covid is given the freedom of Keswick.
Kerry Irving was presented with the award on the spot of Max's statue, in Keswick's Hope Park
A dog owner whose Lake District walks became an online sensation during the pandemic has been awarded the freedom of his home town. Kerry Irving and springer spaniel Max were watched by hundreds of thousands of people across the world when their treks were posted on Facebook.Keswick Town Council it was "very proud" to give out the award.
Mr Irving credited his pet - known as Max the Miracle Dog - with saving his life after he was left in pain and with depression after a car crash.before his death aged 14 last year. He had also been presented with the PDSA Order of Merit, known as the animal OBE, for his "outstanding contribution to society".Commenting on his own freedom of Keswick, Mr Irving said: "We've made history. It's the first time the freedom of Keswick has ever been given out."When you see the number of people who turn up and support us on our charity walks, it's just phenomenal and it's all because of a dog. That is quite incredible.
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