Fluffy four-legged Rolo is proud new member of Tettenhall Rotary Club in Wolverhampton

The dog has been given his very own membership number and pendant by members of Tettenhall Rotary Club.

The specialist hearing dog comes to meetings with his owner, Phil Griffin.

Phil is profoundly deaf himself and wears a bone anchored hearing aid, but Rolo is essential for his safety. 

Phil is a volunteer with the Hearing Dogs for Deaf People charity and at a meeting of Tettenhall Rotary Club he was presented with his Rotary membership pin by club president Mark Heywood while Rolo was presented with a Companion of Honour pendant to wear on his collar.

Phil said he is enjoying getting involved in the club and that Rolo has settled in perfectly.

He said: ‘I am really enjoying the fellowship of the club. They are so welcoming to people of diverse backgrounds and abilities."

Mark said: "Phil and Rolo are regular attendees at our meetings and are starting to get involved in our community service activities. 

"It is a pleasure to have them as full members of our club."

Tettenhall Rotary Club is recruiting new members who want to serve the community and enjoy the fellowship of like-minded men and women. 

Currently it has members of a wide range of ages ranging from late 20s to 80-year-olds. 

Anyone interested is invited to email info@tettenhallrotary.org.uk