Blue Cross in Andover is welcoming pet lovers to their Charity Dog Show and Fun Day next month to celebrate its 125 year milestone.

On Sunday, June 12, at Vigo Road Recreation Park, from 10am until 2pm there will be an array of craft stalls, pre-loved goods and delicious food. Entry to the Park is free.

There will also be the opportunity to take part in a fun dog show. Registration begins at 12pm and is £2 per dog per class.

There are special prizes for 1st – 3rd place and categories including Most Handsome Hound, Cutest Pup under 12 months and Waggiest Tail.

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Paula Plain, manager of the Blue Cross charity shop on Andover High Street, said: “We’re delighted to be hosting the dog show and fun day to help raise awareness of Blue Cross in the community.

“We are really proud to have changed millions of lives in our 125-year history but the need for our help is growing all the time. We’re grateful for the support of the community and to Test Valley Borough Council who will be helping with the judging of the Dog Show and to Councillor Iris Anderson for her invaluable assistance.”

2022 is the 125th anniversary of Blue Cross, originally called ‘Our Dumb Friends League’.

The charity formed to help vulnerable pets and their owners and we continue this work today across our rehoming, clinical, animal behaviour, pet bereavement support and educational work.

The charity is striving to be able to help even more pets in the future live healthy lives in happy homes. Blue Cross relies on the support and donations of pet lovers. To find out more and make a donation visit bluecross.org.uk/125-years-of-blue-cross.

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