His most memorable drive took place in his adoptive home in 2017, the year of the reunion gigs.

Unable to find regular employment, despite stints swabbing kitchen floors, asphalting roads and working in gardens, he spent his days walking and reading about the history of his adoptive home.

Violence was a 'significant factor' in the young person leaving their adoptive home in 80 per cent of cases, combined with involvement in crime, life-threatening self-harm and running away.

Less than forty years later, nearly one-third were in an adoptive home.

Those beagles that are not selected for the program are placed in adoptive homes.