Sharon Ward Keeble wrote My Rescue Pet Rescued Me, and Dave Wardell founded the Thine Blue Paw Foundation.

Hear their stories in Episode 239 of DogCast Radio.

PC Phil Duncan, 40, from Fraserburgh, is leading a team of fundraisers in a 12-hour fitness challenge to raise vital funds for the Thin Blue Paw Foundation.

Practice manager Charlotte Bolshaw, and Alyson Hardman, senior veterinary surgeon and owner of Rowley House Vets in Cranleigh, decided to embark on a fundraising challenge to raise money for the Thin Blue Line.

Four-year-old German shepherd Jax, was 12 months-old when he joined the prison service in 2018, and is the first ex-prison dog the new charity has helped.

Finn saved Dave Wardell's life when they were attacked by a criminal with a knife. Dave set up The Thin Blue Paw Foundation with Gemma Wardell and Kieran Stanbridge to help retired police dog live happy, healthy lives.

When Gabi was attacked by a dog, her own dog Mo helped her face the world again.

Rescue dog Beautie inspired her human, Lisette, to start the DoggyLottery to raise money for rescue centres.

Micco has helped Faith cope with her dad's Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis.

Sharon and her beloved rescue dog Beau.