TV presenter and naturalist Chris Packham is appealing to owners to nominate their pets for the Blue Cross medal.

Animal lover Chris (pictured) will be one of a panel of judges choosing the winner of this year’s Blue Cross Medal, which celebrates the important role pets play in our lives and the incredible difference they can make for their owners and other people, from life-saving search and rescue dogs, to caring companion cats.

The Blue Cross Medal is open to pets that have done something brave, life-changing partnerships, assistance animals and serving or working animals.

The deadline for entries is Monday, October 31.

To nominate a pet and find out more, visit www.blue cross.org.uk/medal.