Eddie is 10 years old. When he was a puppy, Eddie had a very bad time. He was locked in a cage at the live animal market in Guangzhou. He was going to be slaughtered for food. Luckily, Eddie was rescued and brought to Hong Kong.
Today Eddie is a Dr Dog. It is his job to visit people who are ill. Some people feel better just by stroking Eddie's soft coat. But being around Eddie also helps in lots of other ways.
Scientific studies show having pets is good for you. Having pets lowers your blood pressure and makes your heart more healthy. Pet owners recover better from serious illnesses. They are also less likely to be stressed or depressed.
Eddie loves his job as a Dr Dog. He is a happy dog who wants to be everyone's best friend. He adores the company of people, dogs and cats. He is also an Animals Asia ambassador who persuades people to be kinder to animals.
But Eddie still has a little bit of street dog inside him: when it's dinnertime he sneaks over to his friend the cat and tries to steal her food.
Other studies show people who walk dogs do more exercise than people who walk alone just for fitness.