Peggy laid to rest with devoted dog Casper

Peggy Mangan and her dog Casper had one last outing together along the short road and quiet avenue between the church where they were mourned and the cemetery where they were laid to rest.

Earlier, in the church, where hundreds had come to say their farewells, the congregation had burst into spontaneous applause when they were told Casper’s ashes were safe with Peggy in her coffin.

The mourners were not just clapping a heroic dog who stayed by his owner’s side for days after she died, only to pass away himself hours after rescue, but applauding the very qualities of friendship and faithfulness that epitomised Peggy and Casper and sustained the Mangan family after the pair went missing.