Kildare animal charity hold dog show at Punchestown this Sunday
The event takes place on 14 September
IT'S that time of year again when we at KWWSPCA get super excited at the prospect of another fantastic dog show.
Preparations are in full swing for this annual popular event, held with kind permission at Punchestown Racecourse just outside Naas.
Admission to the event and parking is free, but there is a fee to enter the various competition categories.
This is very much a fun dog show and is open to all dogs over six months of age no matter what shape or breed, with no fussy conditions to comply with. Rescued dogs are particularly welcome and even have their own competition class.
All we ask is that dogs are kept on their leads at all times, and any dogs on the national restricted breed list wear their muzzles and are carefully handled.
Entry to any competition class is only €5, but just €20 will get you entry to 5 classes.
Children particularly love showing their dogs as they get to walk around the parade ring with all the other competitors, and the surrounding audience always gives them a great welcome with big cheers and rosettes for the winners.
Apart from the usual competition classes of Handsomest Male and Fanciest Female, there is a fancy dress for the owner & dog category, a senior citizen with their dog category, a Waggiest Tail category, plus many more.
The final event of the day is the ever-popular high jump competition.
Our volunteers will be on hand to inform you of our work, our plans for our new shelter, how to volunteer, foster or adopt cats and dogs.
There will be light refreshments available, some dog products for sale, a raffle for some lovely hampers, a Teddy Adoption Stall and our resident artist will be doing pet portraits on the day.
We hope to bring some of our current shelter residents to enjoy the event.
We hope to see you on Sunday 14 September for an enjoyable afternoon. The competitions begin at 2pm but registration commences at 1pm.
The KWWSPCA is a registered charity no. CHY 6280 and can be contacted at kwwspca@gmail.com. All our details can be found at www.kwwspca.ie.
