Annual fun day at Dogs Trust Loughborough
IT IS the biggest fund-raiser in the doggie calendar for Dogs Trust Loughborough - its annual Fun Day on Sunday, July 28.
The event will take place at Turnpost Farm in Wymeswold from 10.30am-4pm and will include fun and games for all the family including the ever-popular Fun Dog Show which includes classes such as Best Biscuit Catcher and Best Tail Wagger and have-ago agility.
But for those who don’t have a canine companion with them on the day, there’s still lots to enjoy - a craft fair, charity stalls, raffles, tombolas, a children’s area including lots of fun rides and refreshments.
Hannah Graham, supporter relations officer at Dogs Trust Loughborough and organiser of the event, said: “The day attracts thousands of visitors every year and last year we raised over £13,000 despite a torrential downpour in the middle of a heat wave!
“It’s a great day out for dog owners but also dog lovers who don’t have a four-legged friend as there is still so much to do.
“We usually have over 1,000 dogs taking part in the fun competitions and it’d be great if even more joined in this year. When it comes to dogs having a great day out with their families to help dogs less fortunate than them who haven’t got a family of their own, it’s definitely a case of the more the merrier.”
The rescue centre looks after around 80 dogs of all shapes, sizes and ages at any one time.
Hannah added: “The support we receive each year is amazing and we’ve got our fingers and paws crossed that thousands of people and their dogs will come along, have a great time and help us raise thousands of pounds for our gorgeous dogs once more.”
Entry tothe fun day is £2 per person and all funds go towards caring for the dogs.