Big support for animal antics
A host of Perth and Kinross businesses have given their backing to a competition to find the region’s most perfect pet have spoken of their pride at being involved.
The PA reported last week that St Johns Rotary Club had launched a virtual pet show in conjunction Kippen Campbell and a host of other businesses who are sponsoring various categories.
Entries are now open for the Perfect Pets contest and solicitors Kippen Campbell is delighted to get involved.
A spokesperson for the firm, which as well as being the main sponsor is also backing the ‘ Best in Show’ award, said: “The virtual pet show is such a fun idea, and will hopefully lift the spirits of everyone involved as we emerge from lockdown, as well as providing much-needed funds to the chosen charities.”
Third generation Perthshire family firm Bannerman Decorators is sponsoring the ‘Lookalikes’ category.
Partner Ewan Bannerman had no hesitation in backing the fundraiser, saying: “As a Rotarian myself, I know how much great work the local clubs do for charitable causes and imaginative fundraising efforts like this are more vital than ever, given what we have all been through over the past year.”
Carbon Financial Partners, which is sponsoring the ‘ Best Buddies’ category, is celebrating their 10th anniversary in new Perth offices.
Managing director Gordon Wilson said: “Carbon is delighted to support the Rotarians’ imaginative fundraiser. We know how valuable their work is in supporting deserving charities at the local, national and international level.”
Dicksons of Perth is a caravan and motorhome dealership based on the stretch of the Dunkeld Road, known as the ‘ Motor Mile’. This animal- loving family is sponsoring the ‘ Beautiful Baby’category’.
Specialist cont racting company The Fraser Bruce Group is sponsoring the ‘Farmyard Friend’ category. MD Fraser Bruce said: “We’re delighted to support the
Rotary in its innovative pet show and help raise funds to support animals as they have supported all of us throughout lockdown. Hopefully the ‘Farmyard Friend’ category will encourage farmers and smallholders to take part.”
The GS Group, celebrating its 30th anniversary, is backing the ‘Bad Hair Day’ category.
“It is admirable that the Rotary Club of Perth St Johns decided to think outside the box with their fundraising,” said managing director George Stubbs.
“And as everyone likes a shaggy dog story, we decided to support the ‘Bad Hair Day’ category!”
The ‘Sleeping Beauty’ category is being sponsored by Kilmac.
Athole McDonald, who established the business with Richard Kilcullen 17 years ago, said: “I know how generous Perth people are and I’ve no doubt they will back the Rotary club’s latest fundraiser.”
Merlin ERD is an independent drilling engineering consultancy.
Technical development director Stewart McGregor said: “We are looking forward to seeing the ‘Wild and Exotic’ pets. There’s no doubt this category will bring some very entertaining entries. Best of luck to all involved.”
Thrums Vet Group is a long established veterinary practice with its history dating back to the 1950s.
A spokesperson said: “We wish Perth St Johns Rotary all the best with their virtual pet show and we are proud to support them and the great work they do. Thank you for asking us to get involved.”
Thrums Vet Group is sponsoring the ‘Star Quality’ category.
The competition is also backing two charities - People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) and Send A Cow.
When you enter, Rotary organisers are asking that you visit their Just Giving page to make a donation of your choice to support the fun event and the nominated animal charities.
Find out more at https:// rotarypets.com/