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Cleo is a disability assistance dog from Petersfield. The labradoodle has been trained to help her owner, Natalie Hibberd, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. Cleo was a finalist in the Animal category in the BBC Radio Solent Make a Difference Awards for 2025. Her owner, Natalie, has been chatting to BBC Radio Solent's Katie Martin. Nominations for the 2026 Make a Difference Awards are open until 5pm on 31st March. For a full list of categories - and details of how to nominate someone - go to bbc.co.uk/makeadifference, where you can also see full Terms and our Privacy Notice.