141. Doggy Paddle: Reverend William Docherty

When Shaddah the dog chased a ball into the sea, he was quickly swept out. His owner relives the anxious wait for a dog with no off-switch

Shaddah is a cross between a Labrador and a Springer Spaniel. And as anyone who knows Springers knows, they love the water. One March day at Seaton Sluice in Northumberland, Shaddah’s enthusiastic nature got him into trouble.

Determined to retrieve an elusive ball, the black dog was the same colour as the water he was swept out by. And his owner, Reverend William Docherty, had lost sight of him. Reverend Docherty talks about the moments he was forced to consider the prospect of having to go home without his beloved pet.

200 Voices is produced by Adventurous Audio for the RNLI   

Interview by Adventurous Audio

Soundtrack composed and performed by Jon Nicholls   

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