The event has raised at least £700 for Almost Home, with donations still coming in. I think it was the thought of marrying Bob that kept him going.” “At first, he couldn’t walk at all, I was carrying him out to the loo, and he’s still not allowed off the lead. He had cruciate surgery on his two back legs in December and January, and it’s been a long recovery process. “They’ll definitely need to unwind - especially Gino. “I’ve a wee caravan in Ballycastle so we’re hoping the dogs can have a relaxing honeymoon up there at some point, with a few romantic strolls along the beach. “Friends who weren’t able to be with us watched the ceremony via a live video link - I even had a friend get up at 6.30am to watch the wedding from Alaska. “We’re so touched by how this wedding has captured people’s imaginations.
“They’ve had the most incredible day but they’re both shattered now,” said Siobhan. He takes his duties as captain very seriously.”īob was back on duty on the barge this week, but the happy couple are hoping to enjoy a belated honeymoon in Ballycastle. “They’re both getting on a bit now so Bob loves nothing more than curling up on the sofa with Gino for a cuddle after a long day working on the barge. “They’ve been like an old married couple for a long time,” laughs Susan. There was also a cutting of the cake, doggy bingo and a raffle to raise extra funds for Almost Home, before the loved-up pair enjoyed their first dance.
The party enjoyed a full wedding breakfast, with Gino and Bob taking pride of place at the top table, beneath an archway of balloons. Gino was happy to snooze in his pram while Bob milled around. Then there was a champagne reception and photographs in the sunshine outside the barge. They made their way back down the aisle as newlyweds to the sound of Puppy Love and a standing ovation. The pair pledged to love each other, go for walks together and share treats, before being officially declared “hus-pup and hus-pup” by Cecilia. She added: “Bob helped rescue me too - I’ll never forget running round the garden with him as I settled into my new home.”
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