Big Issue vendor Kelvin Gregory has paid a touching tribute to pet dog Ralph after his “dear friend” passed away last month.
Kelvin, who sells the Big Issue magazine at Somerset House in London, and Ralph were inseparable for more than 15 years before the Staffordshire Bull Terrier died on 3 November.
“I’d just like to say thank you, dear friend, for a fulfilled life together. He’ll be greatly missed. Always loved. Enjoy the journey over the rainbow bridge and I’ll meet you soon.”
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Kelvin is one of the vendors fronting the Big Issue’s Christmas campaign, alongside fellow London seller Jon Gregg and acclaimed actor and Big Issue Ambassador Daniel Mays.
The veteran vendor, 63, is now preparing to spend his first Christmas without his canine companion in years.