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6th December 2017: Paddy informs Chas that Zak and Lisa brought Alfie to the surgery last night. The dog has liver cancer and he's been avoiding telling the Dingles. Chas offers to be there when Paddy breaks the news. Paddy devastates Zak, Lisa and Belle by explaining it looks like Alfie has liver cancer. He suggests the kindest thing would be to put Alfie down. Although he doesn't want Alfie to suffer, Zak isn't ready to let go so decides to take Alfie on a walk to think about things. Lisa and Belle worry how the situation is affecting Zak. Zak knows it's best to let Alfie go so he picks up the canine and carries him home. Paddy calls round at Wishing Well Cottage to put down Alfie. After Belle says her goodbyes, Zak holds his beloved dog as Paddy puts him to sleep. The Dingles are about to bury Alfie outside Wishing Well Cottage when Zak reconsiders the final resting place due the the palaver with the access road. Morris drives up, disturbing the canine's funeral. Morris talks loudly on the phone which angers the Dingles so Zak grabs Morris and goes to punch him but his family state punching Morris isn't worth it. Eric watches as Lisa punches Morris to the ground. She states this is the Dingles home and always will be before ordering Morris to clear off. The funeral is resumed and Alfie's wooden coffin is lowered into the ground.


 * For more information see Episode 8007 (6th December 2017)