RSPCA PRESTON AND DISTRICT BRANCH

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Rescue Dog of the Year Show

Rescue Dog of the Year Show 2008On Sunday 29th June we held our Open Day and Fun Dog Show at the Preston Centre.
See who our Fun Dog Show winners were >>>

One of the top titles in the canine calendar is up for grabs with the launch of RSPCA Rescue Dog of the Year 2008 - the largest competition in England and Wales exclusively for rescue dogs.

It is open to all rescue dogs, both cross-breeds and pedigrees, of all ages, shapes and sizes, and from all backgrounds - not just RSPCA centres.

There are three stages to the competition:

  1. Heats
    More than 60 heats are held throughout England and Wales. Winners are chosen for their general condition, overall appearance and character. Entries for all local heats are taken on the day and rosettes are given to all first, second and third-placed winners.

  2. Regional final
    All first-placed heat winners enter the online regional final in September (date to be confirmed). Photos and stories of all heat winners feature here on the website at: www.rspca.org.uk/doty.

    Visitors to the website can vote for their favourite dog in each of the following regions:

    • North East
    • North West
    • East
    • South East
    • South and South West
    • Wales and West.

    The six dogs with the most votes are named regional RSPCA Rescue Dog of the Year winners and secure a place in the final.

  3. Grand final
    Regional winners battle it out in the final in October (date to be confirmed). These winners will feature in the Sunday Express newspaper where readers can then vote for the dog they most want to be crowned RSPCA Rescue Dog of the Year 2008.

    The overall winner will be announced by the Sunday Express in November and will receive:

    • A cut-glass engraved trophy
    • RSPCA pet insurance cover for a year*
    • Their portrait by animal artist Michelle Murray
       *Subject to terms and conditions

Click here, to see where and when the regional heats are being held.

RSPCA Rescue Dog of the Year 2007

The RSPCA Rescue Dog of the Year title is currently held by blind bullmastiff Oliver.

An unscrupulous dog breeder dumped Oliver when he was a puppy because he had an eye infection, which eventually left him blind. He now lives happily with Julie Harkess and her family in County Durham.

Julie said: "I was so proud when Oliver was crowned RSPCA Rescue Dog of the Year 2007. He really did capture the heart of the nation.

"Oliver had a terrible start in life, but he's overcome all the obstacles that have been thrown at him to be such a fantastic and loveable pet. "Giving a home to a dog in need has been such a rewarding experience for me and my family."

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BRANCH INFORMATION


PRESTON AND DISTRICT BRANCH
 Registered Charity No 232256

Telephone Number
 01772 792553

Opening Times
Open every day
(except Tuesday)
11am to 4pm
Closed All Day Tuesday

Late Night Thursday
Open till 7.00pm

RSPCA CLINIC

Opening Times
Wednesday & Friday:
10am to 11am
Tuesday Evenings:
Appointment Only
7pm to 8pm

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