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The dogs helping people living with dementia
They say a dog is man's best friend, but for a group of people living with dementia, they are also a lifeline. These pets are trained to help with every day tasks like fetching medication and openings doors in order to ease the pressure on those living with the condition.
The service has been rolled out around the country, but now it's under threat and could close within weeks if funding isn't found.
Our reporter Louise Cowie went to meet dementia dog, Webb, and his owners.
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