Four-legged friends are getting ready to take centre stage at a charity dog show aiming to raise money for a good cause.
Severn Veterinary Centre is bringing back its popular event at Worcester Woods Country Park on Sunday, May 17, following the success of last year’s show.
Rosettes and prizes will be awarded in categories such as cutest puppy, best golden oldie, best rescue, most impressive trick, waggiest tail, and best biscuit catcher.
Hannah Surridge, a nursing assistant helping to organise the event, said: “The dog show promises to be a fun day out for all the family and everyone who came last year told us how much they’d enjoyed it.
“We hope to see lots of entries in the classes and there really is something for everyone, so dogs of all ages and breeds can take part.
“We’re also delighted to be raising money for Vetlife this year, because it does incredible work to help and support people who work in the veterinary industry who may be going through a difficult time.”
Last year’s event raised more than £2,000 for Midlands Air Ambulance (Image: Severn Veterinary Centre)
Visitors will also enjoy a display by a dog training group and the chance to browse stalls selling pet products, crafts, and local goods.
Last year’s dog show raised £1,100 for Midlands Air Ambulance, with a further £1,100 donated by VetPartners, the larger veterinary group Severn Veterinary Centre is part of.
VetPartners supports its colleagues who fundraise for good causes by matching funds raised for its Charity of the Year.
This year, the event will support Vetlife, a charity that supports people in the veterinary community and their families who are facing emotional, health, or financial challenges, and VetPartners will once again match the total funds raised at the event.
For more information or to enquire about booking a stall, follow Severn Veterinary Centre on Facebook or email berkeley@severnvets.co.uk.
Severn Veterinary Centre operates Worcester Veterinary Hospital in Warndon Villages and Tybridge Surgery in St Johns.
The hospital is equipped with advanced facilities including a CT scanner, ultrasound, hydrotherapy treadmill, and laparoscopic equipment for keyhole spays.
