Sandor Clegane, also known as The Hound, is a major character in the A Song of Ice and Fire novel series and its television adaptation Game of Thrones. We have a small team of dedicated full-time and part-time staff who run the Charity based at our headquarters near Petersfield in Hampshire. Here they train our Hounds and process applications from across the UK, working with those whose lives might be improved if partnered with an Assistance Dog. Thames Path Challenge – 14 - 15 September 2024 Take on the historic towpath... PLUS – Thames Bridges Trek The truth of the Raid on Saltpans is that Sandor's helmet was found by the remnants of the Brave Companions mercenary company, and was donned by Rorge, leading people to believe that Sandor was still alive and had turned into a vagabond. Rorge is believed to be the Hound, and, as a result, Sandor is blamed for the brutal Raid on Saltpans. Arya had arrived at Saltpans only to find that most of the village has been destroyed by Rorge's band, most of the man killed, and the women and children raped and mutilated by Biter. Ser Walder Rivers sees the aftermath of the massacre and reports the situation to the rest of the realm. One day they find a dying man of House Piper, who's a victim from the Red Wedding and Robb's s follower, with a wound full of blood and pus. The soldier was serving under Ser Marq Piper, who's now a captive at the Twins. He was wounded with a mace by a Bolton man and has a broken shoulder with his own chainmail in his flesh. He begs Sandor for a drink and the gift of mercy, and recognizes him as Joffrey's dog. Sandor replies that he's now free and gives him water, both soldier and Sandor wishing it was wine. The man gets the mercy of death by Sandor who shows Arya where the heart is. He takes the soldier's money and gives Arya the man's dagger and helm.

In the novels Sandor's facial scars are more hideous and a piece of bone is even visible. Like in the show, Sandor puts some of his hair to cover what he can. According to the novels, Sandor's left ear was completely burned by his brother and nothing of it has been left. In TV version Sandor had both ears until Brienne bites off his burned ear during their fight, which is what actually happens to Vargo Hoat in the books, when he tries to rape Brienne at Harrenhal. Be at home most of the day as pups in early stages of training must not be left for longer than 1 hour. Sandor's temper, sadism, violence and drunkness have all been toned down in the television series. He acts a lot meaner, aggressive, and offensive to Arya in the novels.

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My brother gave me this. Pressed me to the fire like I was a nice juicy mutton chop. Thought I stole one of his toys. I didn't steal it. I was just playing with it. The pain was bad. The smell was worse. But the worst thing was that it was my brother who did it. My father, who protected him told everyone my bedding caught fire. You think you're on your own? He wears plain armour, and is denoted by his distinctive helmet, sculpted into the shape of a snarling dog's head. He classically carried an enormous greatsword which suits his incredible strength, and brutal nature. Clegane is more angered than usual due to his failed ransom. He took Arya with him and the day after the massacre the two find a cowardly young mare who fled from the Twins, Arya names her Craven and rides her. She has to feed both horses as well as waking up when Sandor wants it. If she doesn't Sandor uses bad manners to get her up, like throwing cold water on her or screaming insults. Sandor has lost interest in keeping her under control, leaving her free at night, so Arya wishes to kill him but she never does. She doesn't know her grandfather's brother, Ser Brynden Tully, and she thinks he might refuse to let her in Riverrun, so she considers riding in search for Acorn Hall and return to Lady Smallwood but she could never find the castle again. She considers trying to find Sharna's inn where Hot Pie works, or the Brotherhood without Banners, but she changes her mind because she would only get lost in the wilderness, Gendry and Hot Pie abandoned her, and Beric only wanted to ransom her, and since no one wants her she decides she will stay with Sandor. Our Heroes are disabled HM Armed Forces and Emergency Services personnel whose quality of life can be improved by a partnership with one of our Hounds. From his own experience of having suffered a traumatic head injury whilst on active duty, sustained in the aftermath of the 1991 Gulf War and his subsequent partnering with his first life enhancing, life changing assistance dog.

Some days later, Arya arrives at the town of Saltpans only to find it burned and almost completely destroyed, except for the keep of House Cox. A group of criminals savagely raped, mutilated, and murdered most of the men, women, and children of the place, leaving only a few to rebuild the town and bury the corpses. Arya finds there a boat for Braavos. We do not discriminate on grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion or belief, disability, age, pregnancy or maternity. By making a Will you can ensure your wishes, people and causes you care about are provided for, by remembering Hounds for Heroes in your Will you will help ensure that we continue to provide life enhancing assistance dogs to i njured and disabled personnel of HM Armed Forces and Emergency Services. Hounds for Heroes assistance dogs can help overcome some of the physical barriers and obstacles caused by your disability; promoting an increased sense of freedom, providing a loyal comrade and just maybe the beginning of a new life.

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He became both a soldier and a doctor in the 5th film and he is the first Autobot to have a military vehicle mode. He is shown to be sad when his mother died, when Mr. Digger shooed him away, when he forgot to say goodbye to Copper as he was going on a hunting trip with Amos Slade and Chief and when Widow Tweed got angry at him for making the milk spill in the barn.

Sandor and Sansa's relationship in the television series has been toned down and almost completely erased, except for a few bits, most likely due to the age difference between the characters. During the second season Sansa is 13/14 years old, while her actress Sophie Turner was 16 during the filming. In the novels Sansa is 11 years old when Sandor gets infatuated with her and 12 when he deserts the Lannisters. Ever since he left Sansa fantasizes about Sandor very often and wonders where is he, thinking every time about their "kiss", even in the Vale. The TV series choses to focus on Sansa and Baelish's relationship more, while in the novels Sansa doesn't trust him much and is learning how to play the games of nobility. |Are you looking to set yourself a goal for 2023, wanting to lead a healthier lifestyle, interested in boosting your wellbeing physically, mentally or both?

Set a personal challenge or a shared target and join us for our virtual Pounds for Hounds Walk and walk 2 km or whatever distance you prefer per day throughout the month of June! Our main focus is to support people with physical disabilities so we are unable to accept applications from those whose primary reason for applying relates to mental and emotional disabilities, for example PTSD. Hounds for Heroes provide food and equipment for each puppy and cover the cost of veterinary bills and pet insurance. A dishevelled and barbaric warrior, Clegane has a deep disillusionment to the world and the idea of honour and knighthood, thus he has seemingly abandoned a moral compass. However, his care for the Stark girls, Sansa and Arya showed his redeeming qualities. In the television series' version, his willingness to avenge the smallfolk of one village, as well as joining the Brotherhood Without Banners, show he became willing to redeem himself. Our application process is open to all HM Armed Forces and Emergency Services personnel, both serving or previously served, who are disabled through injury or illness either service or non-service attributable.