It's long been established that not all heroes wear capes, but it seems sometimes they wear collars. With a heightened awareness and appreciation for our keyworkers it shouldn't be forgotten that some frontline staff are helped by their four-legged friends.
From shop workers to healthcare staff, dog owners all across the country have been seeing firsthand the lift their pets give not only to them but to the people around them.
As part of the Butcher's Lockdown Dog Heroes competition we've heard from many readers who wanted to share the story of how their dogs have helped them during the current pandemic.
We spoke to the owners of some of our regional winners who have not let coronavirus get in the way of their doggy duties. For Grimsby