TRIBUTES have poured in for Cumbria's 'miracle' dog Max - after he died of a brain tumour on Wednesday.

Max, from Keswick ,was introduced to the world as a lifeline to owner Kerry Irving, who adopted the friendly pooch after a car accident in 2006 left him in excruciating pain, both physically and mentally.

Last week Max's owner confirmed he had been diagnosed with a brain tumour.

During his life, 'Max the Miracle Dog', from Keswick, has raised more than £450,000 for charities, alongside fellow pooches Paddy and Harry.

Speaking about the days leading up to Max's death on social media, Kerry Irving said: "I want to thank each and everyone of you all for the kindness and support shown due to the passing of Max.

"Yesterday after the live feed we sat on our church bench and I just talked to him.

"It was just the right thing to do and it gave us all such inner strength to get through his last day with us.

"We then continued with his tour of his favourite places.

"A breakfast of sausages, bacon and black pudding in Grasmere where he sat and watched robins feeding outside.

"A walk at Thirlmere with many sticks being chewed. A short Drive to Stable Hills to wash his paws then down to the Isthmus another of his favourite places for a little drink and paw wash.

"Later, Max walked into Manesty Woods, I sat under the old oak trees, Max lay across my knees, stick in his mouth, he looked at me and his eyes spoke that it was time.

"We sat in silence for some, Paddy Harry by his side. We watched and listened to the sounds of the woods. It was time.

"Our words were spoken, Harry licked his face, and Paddy stood by my side watching. I felt such an inner strength it was the most beautiful special time.

"Max went to sleep, it was so calming, he was at peace and so are we. It was the send off he so rightly deserved.

"A perfect day for the most perfect companion."

Since owner Kerry announced his death on the 'Max out in the Lakes' page, thousands of tributes have poured in to the special dog who changed many lives.

One of the many charities that Max and his family raised money for, expressed their 'heartbreak' at his death.

A spokesman for The Great North Air Ambulance Service, said: "The whole team at GNAAS are heartbroken to hear that Max the Miracle Dog has crossed over the rainbow bridge.

"During his 14 years of life, he has touched so many of our hearts and has certainly left a legacy for many years to come."