Post National Pet Month Competition
The prize was awarded to the event organiser/s whose event did the best, in the opinion of the National Pet Month Trustees, to further the aims of National Pet Month. There were also a number of category winners and runners up.
Basildon Borough Council
Animal control team awarded 'best event' in country
The event, which was held in Northlands Park in April, attracted more than 250 visitors and was praised by the National Pet Month charity for the success of the event. The event was also praised for its impressive list of attendees which included Cats Protection, Pets at Home, Maggie’s Pet Rescue and many other partners offering their services and support.
The event attracted hundreds of pet lovers and included a fun dog show with categories including the dog with the ‘waggiest’ tail. It also included a range of other activities including a children’s entertainer, prizes and giveaways, pet care advice from professionals and local animal charities. Dog owners were also able to get their pooch microchipped for a small donation. Click here for more
PHOTO (left to right): Cheryl Saunders (volunteer coordinator of dog show at event), Rob Baker (Basildon Council), Vic Hobbs (Basildon Council), Connor Horsewill (Woodlands School), Sarah Moran (Basildon Council), Philip Sketchley (National Pet Month Chairman) and Maggie Clowes (Maggie’s Pet Rescue).
Roll of fame the 2011 category winners
Winner veterinary category
The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group, Watton, Norfolk - Find out more here
Runner up veterinary category
White House Vets, Malvern, Worcs
Winner local authority
Dudley Library
Winner pet shop category
Bath Pet Centre, Bath
Runner up pet shop category
Stan’s Pet Needs Andover
Winner school event
Larkholme Primary School, Fleetwood, Lancs
Winner ‘my event doesn’t quite fit’
Mikki Grooming
Best example of working together
Midsummer Vet Group, Milton Keynes and Oxley Park Primary School
Runner up, working together
Mount Stewart House and Gardens and Jubilee Vets, Newtownards, Co Down
