While on holiday on the Isle of Wight last summer, Albert the Irish Wolfhound collected nearly £50 for Yarmouth lifeboat.

Owner Mary Knight took him along to the station's open day and not many people were able to resist Albert's appealing eyes and popped a coin in the box.

Albert is a PAT dog (Pets As Therapy) and visits schools, hospitals and old people's homes where his friendly nature offers comfort and joy. He and Mary raise large amounts of money for various charities throughout the year.