TV star and comedian Caroline Quentin was in Truro recently to open a new pad for pooches.

The dog kennel is the latest facility at residential rehabilitation centre Addaction Chy in Alverton Terrace. Caroline is a great support of substance misuse charities and took time out of her holiday to cut the ribbon

A dog lover herself, Caroline said: “This new kennel with allow people to come and gain access to rehab in a fantastic, spacious location. It’s obviously a much-needed facility and it’s great to see Chy has been pushing to make this a reality.

“As a dog owner myself, I have five, I know how much a beloved hound can make tricky days easier and good days a joy. The men and women at Chy are facing their challenges head on, I admire them hugely.”

Chy is part of national drug, alcohol and mental health charity Addaction, which works with more than 70,000 people every year who are affected by their own or someone else’s addiction issues. Chy has been leading the way with innovative ways to make recovery visible, positive and achievable. It is the first residential rehab in the South West to provide such a facility.

Centre manager Ross Dunstan said: “Many people can be put off residential support because they worry about having to give up their dog if they can’t find someone to look after it for the six or more weeks they may stay with us.

“The kennel is in the grounds of the main house and our move-on flats, so their dog is very close and they can keep caring for it. We hope this new facility will make it easier for more people to access recovery and go on to live fulfilling lives.”

To find out more about Addaction Chy visit addaction.org.uk/chy or call 01872 262414.