Stanley is BBQ winner

A Newfoundland dog named Stanley was the surprise winner of a Weber barbeque.

Stanley’s owner Lucy Wakefield, who runs Barking Mad Home Hosting for Dogs, entered Stanley – who has his own Facebook account - into a social media giveaway.

With the winner chosen at random, Stanley’s name came up. After ascertaining that the dog had an owner who could cook sausages for him on his new barbeque, he was duly named the winner.

The pair visited Otter Garden Centres in Ottery St Mary to claim the prize. Staff and customers came to say hello to the impressive pooch.

As dogs are not allowed inside the garden centre, apart from guide dogs and assistance dogs, Stanley had to receive his barbeque from Wendy Kingdon and Sara Fowler just outside the entrance.

Lucy said: “We will be making good use of the prize. Barking Mad has around 20 hosts in the area who look after dogs for people going on holiday, to weddings or away for business meetings, and we often have get-togethers.

“So, a summer barbeque is on the agenda, and Stanley will be getting extra sausages.”