Derbyshire animals wanted for online pet show - here's how to enter

The virtual show has been organised to give people the chance to showcase, not just their dogs but pets of all varieties - and possibly have their 2, 3 or 4 legged friends crowned the best in the county.

Entry for this competition begins on Monday, 20th July and will close Monday, 3rd August at 11.30pm. The judging will be held on Tuesday, 4th August for the winners to be announced on Wednesday, August 5th on the RSPCA Chesterfiled Facebook page and website.

Steph McCawley, Supporter Engagement Officer said: “This is a difficult time for all charities to source income, we are constantly looking at new ways to engage with the public that are fun, safe and do not put anyone in danger of contracting the coronavirus.

"We sadly had to make the decision to cancel our Fun Dog Show in June this year but really want to stay in touch with everyone and for the community to be mindful that the RSPCA Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Branch is continuing to support the RSPCA inspectors and care for the cats, dogs and rabbits who come to our trust.

“Therefore, we still need to be raising funds to support the running costs of the centre and what better way than to celebrate the dogs in our lives, as well as other pets of all shapes and sizes.

"This will be a fun event and will capture people’s imaginations as we invite your pets to strike a pose and show off their best side - by photograph or video!”

What classes can I enter?

Best rescue, my pets got talent – a trick you both enjoy the most, grooviest mover – show your animals best moves, Sleeping Beauty – either a picture of perfect serenity or a video of having an amazing dream, best friends – (2 or more animals) are your pets inseparable? Identical twins, or an original odd couple?

Golden oldies – your much-loved mature animal friend in their autumn years, best baby – do you have the bonniest baby animal, amazing transformations – just look at you now! Perfectly Imperfect, peas in a pod – does your pet look like you? Biggest Zest For Life and Best Companion.

How to enter – Please choose the class or classes that you would like to enter, email a photograph or video to [email protected] and tell them: Your fur babies name, your name and contact details, a paragraph telling them about your fur baby, payment for entry to be made via www.chestefield-rspca.org.uk of a minimum donation of £2.

We are incredibly grateful for the many prizes donated by local businesses which will be presented to the winners after the finals on Thursday, 6th August. Prizes have been donated by Robert James Hull Art, Derbyshire Pet Portaits, Hasland Pet Supplies, Pets At Home Chesterfield and Pet Plan.

Useful links: Facebook - @RSPCAChesterfield, Website; www.chesterfield-rspca.org.uk, Tel; 01246 273358.

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