HAMPSHIRE TV gardener Charlie Dimmock is backing a campaign to get immobile pooches in the south back on their feet again.

Ground Force star Charlie, from Romsey, has thrown her weight behind the Hip Hip Hurray Canine Arthritis Awareness Month, which aims to provide dog owners with information on how to prevent or treat arthritis in their pets.

Last year's campaign saw more than 15,000 dogs seen by their vet during the awareness month and this year hundreds of vets across the country have registered their support.

To find out vets supporting the campaign in Hampshire call the Hip Hip Hurray hotline on 0870 1999 5125 or visit www.dogathritischeck.com