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What’s better than one black lab? Two!

PAT Volunteer Roger Hammett tells us that his black labrador Kimmy is a regular visitor to the adult wards at Southampton General Hospital.

And she now has another lovely PAT Dog to keep her company – another black lab called Wilber. Roger also hints that a third labrador will be joining the dynamic duo soon. "Other breeds and colours are welcome, of course," he laughs.

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