Holly Hedge Annual Fun Day and Dog Show Sep 9th 2018
Posted on: 17 Aug 2018On Sunday September 9th, from 11am to 4pm, Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary are hosting their annual fun day and dog show.
Taking place at Ashton Court, this great event will see upwards of 5,000 people and their pups head to one of the most idyllic spots in Bristol. There’s a huge number of attractions running on the day including the ever-popular fun dog show, doggie sprint, children’s activities, Holly Hedge Doggie Games, refreshments and agility demonstrations with the chance to have a go yourself!
There will also be a number of stalls, a dog and cat photo entry show and free micro-chipping.
The Furry Foto competition is now open so please send Holly Hedge your photos via their Facebook page, let them know which category you would like to enter, then text FOTO15 £2 to 70070 to donate your entry fee. The categories are....
1. Cutest kitten/puppy
2. Best rescue
3. Best personality pose
4. Best golden oldie
5. My companion and me
There’s also an excellent and varied market selling everything from great food to artwork and of course, animal friendly treats and accessories. Donations for cakes can be made on the day whenever you arrive and will make a big difference. With so much on offer, the event draws a wide range of visitors from Bristol and the surrounding areas and it’s always a hugely popular day for all the family to enjoy.
Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary is a local independent charity that rescues and rehomes unwanted, abandoned and often mistreated cats and dogs. Unfortunately they receive no funding from the government or National Lottery so must rely on the generosity and goodwill of their supporters to keep the kennel and cattery doors open. It costs approximately £475,000 every year to run – that's over £1,330 each and every single day. They take in 800 cats, dogs, and rabbits on occasion, every year and never put a healthy animal to sleep; instead they work tirelessly to find new homes for all their ‘guests’.
For any further info you need on the event and the charity you can head over to their website, Facebook page or Facebook event!
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Hannah recently graduated with a degree in English with Writing. She is an avid writer, freelancer and creative. She is currently writing her first full-length novel and a collection of poetry. Always out and about in Bristol's music scene, she attends music events on a weekly basis.
