Pulp star leaves treats in memory of beloved dog

Geoff wanted to be "friends with everyone", his owner said

The drummer from Sheffield band Pulp has left a tub of treats in a city park in memory of his "deeply loved" dog, who died last week.

Nick Banks left the goodies outside the cafe in Endcliffe Park, where he used to walk Geoff.

A sign above the container reads: "Please take a doggie treat in memory of Geoff who loved this park, all the other dogs and his 'friends' who gave him so many sweets."

Mr Banks said: "When you have to say goodbye, it is heart-breaking."

The treats were placed outside the park's cafe - a popular spot for Geoff to ask strangers for goodies

The gesture was praised by people online after Mr Banks posted a photo on social media.

He said as a nation of dog lovers, it had "touched a lot of hearts", with people reminiscing about their pets from years ago.

Geoff was described as a "uniquely-looking dog, lovely temperament, and wanted to be friends with everyone".

Mr Banks wanted to thank people who they had met while walking in the park.

He said: "Geoff would go to anyone with a vague smell of treats.

"He had about six dog walkers who he would demand them from.

"He would go over and sit down and say, 'I'm ready'.

"He had loads of treats off loads of folks.

"We all think they're immortal, but sadly they’re not."

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