PICTURES: Annual dog show raises £1k for animal charity
Frankie and Jo with puppy Ziggy at Weston RSPCA dog show. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Families flocked to Weston’s Beach Lawns to attend RSPCA North Somerset’s annual dog show this month.
Classes being judged at Weston RSPCA dog show. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
The animal centre, based in Brent Knoll, raised a healthy £1,000 at the event on August 4.
Awards for best puppy, happiest rescue dog and best young handler were up for grabs.
A dachshund puppy, pugs, shih tzus and cockapoo breeds all competed for prizes on the day.
Event organiser Rita Hinton said: "I don't think a lot of people realise, but the Brent Knoll branch is entirely self-funded, so events like this are key for us.
Shane Luxton with her dog Eric who won the healthiest dog class at Weston RSPCA dog show. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
"We provide the running costs to keep the centre going, and overall we feel the show went very well."
Weston saw a plethora of events take place at the weekend, including a dairy festival and vegan fair, which may explain the lower turnout at the show than planned.
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The money raised will go towards Brent Knoll's welfare work and helping people with low incomes to pay-off their veterinary bills.
Isaac and Kitty with pugs Margo and Patsey at Weston RSPCA dog show. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
William with his dog Dulci at Weston RSPCA dog show. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
