Hundreds of proud pet owners submitted photos of their beloved pups across four canine categories.

The judging panel reviewed the entries and shortlisted five dogs in each category. The public have voted for their favourite dogs and the results are in.

The hospital-owned dog Alfie supports not only his 1,400 patients, but also over 9,000 staff. His work encompasses children, teenagers, the elderly, patients and their families at end of life – and everything in between. His owners describe him as “a remarkable lad who seems to intuitively know his work. He brings love, compassion and hope into every situation and enables smiles and comfort.”

Poppy has been an adventure dog since a pup and has walked all over the UK, including mountains in England, Wales and Scotland. “Sadly, this year at the age of 13 she was diagnosed with an inoperable heart condition and the vets said she’s not got long left,” say his owners. “Yet she’s confounded them and us as she’s still out there with us adventuring and loving it.”

“I rehomed Mia when her previous owner tragically took his life. This past year, whilst I've been going through cancer treatment, she’s been phenomenal – always by my side, comforting me and making me smile. She reminds me who I am when I lose sight of myself. This photo is of her visiting me at the Macmillan centre at hospital, when I was an inpatient.”

Wilfred is a rescue dog living his best life. “He was found as an abandoned puppy before being picked up by an amazing charity,” his owners explain. “Wilf had never lived in a house before but soon became part of the family. He loves to travel: enjoying ice creams at the seaside and trekking up mountains before waiting for sausages at his favourite cafes!”