An Oldham dog who won the nation's hearts by starring on a hit Channel 4 show has continued to hog the spotlight by appearing on a billboard in Manchester as part of a new campaign.
Five-year-old Chilli, known as Linda Biscuits on comedian Joe Lycett's Late Night Lycett, became a running joke for the series last year as it hit screens every Friday night.
After the comedian and host joked that she had been fired, a petition was launched by fans to bring Chilli back, and producers agreed to do so.
The pooch recently suffered a near-fatal injury when walking in Saddleworth as she narrowly avoided severing a major artery after sustaining a cut.
Thankfully, the celebrity canine from Oldham is back and better than ever as she appears on a billboard in Manchester as part of campaign which is designed to promote animal welfare on film sets.
Chilli is one of a number of dogs being beamed onto a giant billboard in Salford's Media City to promote Vet on Set, which shadows animals which take part in TV and film work.
In conjunction with sister company Animal Direction, which provides animal talent for productions, the billboard is stopping traffic in the Manchester film and TV hotspot.
Chilli took part in a special video advert for the Vet on Set business that her owner, veterinary nurse and Grotton resident Rachel Bean, co-found and co-runs.
Vet On Set works with the film industry to make sure animal welfare is upheld while filming on some of the nation's favourite TV shows takes place.
Rachel, who founded the business with partner Davina Hamilton-Maddox, said: "Everyone loves seeing animal stars on TV and at the cinema, but those animals are like any actors, they need to be kept happy, well cared for and comfortable or they will not reach their full amazing potential.
"Vet on Set is something that we are really proud of, and the animals that we meet are really amazing, from seagulls to llamas and spiders it's wonderful the range of animals who take part in these productions, we love it, and so do the animals thanks to their welfare being our top priority."
Vet on Set provides qualified professionals via a UK-wide network, who provide outreach, advice and shadowing on sets which have included films, TV and adverts.
Rachel added: "We hope to spread the word even more by producing this advert, but also to remind those in charge about their responsibilities with regard to the animals that they hire for their productions.
"There is no reason why animals shouldn't take part in these things, but the right support must be in place."
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