Doggy gala in Sheffield

Come along this Sunday – 3 July – to Support Dogs’ fundraising Gala Day at Hillsborough Park, near the Sheffield Wednesday stadium. There’ll be something for everyone in the family to enjoy including a fun dog show, agility events, demonstrations, craft stalls and much more. Dogs are very welcome, of course! Sheffield-based charity Support [...]

An exhibition of new dog portraits by the artist Paula Zimmermann opens in London in July. ‘Best in Show’, Paula’s first solo exhibition in the city, will feature 20 new oil paintings and a range of limited-edition prints. You can vote for your favourite painting (either in person or online at www.heart-break.co.uk) and the [...]

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Fundraising fun runs

The charity Canine Partners is organising two 5k fun runs in September, one in the grounds of Petworth Park in West Sussex, the other in Eglinton Country Park, Kilwinning, North Ayrshire. Both ‘Purple Fun Runs’ (or walks, if you prefer!) take place on Saturday 24 September 2011. There are also shorter routes for wheelchair users. Canine [...]

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Hot days & hot dogs

With temperatures currently exceeding 30ºC in parts of the UK, Dogs Trust has issued some timely advice to help hounds beat the heat. Chris Laurence, Veterinary Director of Dogs Trust says: “While enjoying fun in the sun please remember that dogs can suffer from the same problems that humans do including overexposure to the [...]

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Just Dogs Live

Get set for three days of canine capers at the East of England Showground, Peterborough, from 8-10 July 2011 when Just Dogs Live – incorporating the East of England Championship Dog Show with its Crufts qualifying classes – comes to town. As well as around 200 breeds on show, there will be various displays [...]

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