Best-selling author, acclaimed ballroom dancer and popular television personality Anton Du Beke has backed Paws for a Cause, a campaign supporting the charity Support Dogs.
Mr Du Beke, best known as the longest-serving professional dancer on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing and now a celebrated judge on the programme, has enjoyed a three-decade career on stage and screen.
He said: “Supporting the Paws for a Cause campaign is a real pleasure.
“Since welcoming our two dogs, Fox and Trot, into the family, we have been reminded daily of the fun, comfort and companionship that dogs bring and they have a wonderful way of lifting spirits and bringing people together. “
Alongside dancing, he is a Sunday Times bestselling novelist, with his Buckingham Hotel series earning widespread praise for its warmth, wit and historical detail.
Mr Du Beke added: “Support dogs do something remarkable, offering reassurance and confidence to those who rely on them.
“It is a joy to champion a campaign that shines a light on the incredible difference these dogs make.”
The 360Wire-backed campaign aims to raise £1,000 for ten autistic children to meet a support dog, secure fifteen sponsors for autism assistance dog Peggy and have ten people register interest as puppy socialisers.
For more information on how to support the campaign and for updates, visit here.