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Max the Miracle Dog has statue unveiled in hometown

Max the Miracle Dog, who made headlines around the world when he was awarded the PDSA Order of Merit* earlier this year, has today (Friday 2 July) had a permanent statue unveiled in his hometown of Keswick, Cumbria.

The famous four-legged hero has been honoured with a bronze statue in his likeness, which is perched on a bench in Hope Park so that all his fans for years to come can sit and have a cuddle with the loyal pooch.

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Max and Kerry

Owner Kerry Irving with PDSA Order of Merit recipient, Max.

Max's statue

Max the Miracle dog his been immortalised with a bronze statue in his honour.

Max the Miracle Dog

Max the Miracle Dog was awarded the PDSA Order of Merit for outstanding contribution to society.

Max in the tarn

Max enjoyed a swim in the tarn above Thirlmere Reservoir during one of his charity walks in 2019,

Harry Paddy and Max

l-r Harry, Paddy and Max next to the new bronze statue of Max, wearing his PDSA Order of Merit.

Sponsored jetty jump

Kerry with Max, Paddy and Harry at a sponsored jetty jump for PDSA.

PDSA Order of Merit

Kerry Irving with Max wearing his PDSA Order of Merit.

Kerry and Max with the statue

Kerry Irving with Max and the new bronze statue of this extraordinary dog.

Kerry and the dogs at the walk

Kerry and the dogs at a charity walk he organised in aid of PDSA in February 2020.

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