082855-1863_E_J_(SW) MRW 3/7/2008

E. J. ( Endal Junior) – is the new 8 week old dog for Allen Parton (49), from Clanfield

His current dog, Endal….a yellow labrador retriever, ‘The Millenium Dog’ and said to be ‘ the most intelligent dog in the world ‘ …is getting old, now 12 years old, and Allen has been searching for a replacement for over three years

Allen is wheelchair bound, a victim of The Gulf War

Endal is a yellow Labrador retriever and has been a service dog to his owner Allen Parton, a disabled ex-Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer since the late 1990’s. Allen received head injuries from the Gulf War which includes 50% memory loss. He also has speech and word difficulties, and is wheelchair-bound. For many years, Allen was unable to speak.

PICTURE: MALCOLM WELLS (082855-1863)