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Holiday Heroes: Dogs Support Families and Communities on Christmas

12/25/2025

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Many dogs in Northern Ireland work on Christmas Day as their families celebrate.
Jojo, an autism support dog, provides companionship to 17-year-old Lucia Kane, having recently recovered from a serious illness.
Police dogs Igi and Kodi will be on duty to manage increased holiday-related incidents.
On a farm in County Londonderry, sheepdog Bowie assists farmer Thomas Conway with livestock management, and after shifts the dogs relax at home.

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Story summary

Many dogs in Northern Ireland work on Christmas Day as their families celebrate.
Jojo, an autism support dog, provides companionship to 17-year-old Lucia Kane, having recently recovered from a serious illness.
Police dogs Igi and Kodi will be on duty to manage increased holiday-related incidents.
On a farm in County Londonderry, sheepdog Bowie assists farmer Thomas Conway with livestock management, and after shifts the dogs relax at home.