CANINE sports masseuse Lucy Deveney always hoped to be a veterinarian but when her dream was halted due to serious illness, she found another way to help the animals she felt always supported her.

“I treat a lot of elderly dogs through massage which suffer terribly with the effects of arthritis. Massage has huge effects and allows dogs to be more playful and to walk, sleep and eat better. I also treat agility and working dogs to increase their performance levels.”