Distraught dog tries to rescue favourite toy from washing machine

Devoted dog Hugo (left, right and inset with Mr Bunny) was filmed keeping vigil in front of the washing machine after his beloved squeaky toy Mr Bunny was put in for a wash. Owner Ursula Aitchison (right with Hugo), 30, from Balham, south west London, spotted the five-year-old golden retriever chewing the machine’s handle as his toy rabbit spun around in the drum. Ms Aitchisoin, who was worried the canine might rip open the washing machine door, finally managed to get the dog into the hallway with a slice o