Come rain or shine, Fairwater Leisure Centre is hosting a Community Fun Day Dog Show on Sunday 12th August, which is free to attend, open to all ages and promises to keep the whole family entertained.
Organised by the Friends of Cardiff Dogs Home and Communities First, the dog show opens at 12 noon and runs until 5pm. Whether you own a dog or not, everyone is welcome and with a range of activities on offer, event-goers will be spoilt for choice. Attractions include:
- Novelty dog show classes with categories ranging from prettiest eyes and waggiest tail to best rescue and fancy dress;
- Doggy-dash time trials;
- Micro-chipping;
- Inflatable castle and slides;
- Face painting;
- Refreshments and raffle;
- Charity and trade stalls;
Councillor Ashley Govier, Cabinet Member for Environment at Cardiff Council, said: “As well as being a great family day out, this event is an ideal opportunity for you to come along and meet some of our home’s many residents as well as those happy in their new homes. There will also be a lot of advice and information available whether you are a current dog owner or possibly considering getting a dog.
“Many of our dogs have a lot of love to give and are just waiting for the right person or family to come along and take them home.”
“Our Dogs Home staff and those who kindly volunteer their time to support the centre are doing a great job and I would like to personally thank them for all their efforts in helping to improve the home’s current facilities.”
If you can help support the Friends of Cardiff Dogs Home by donating a prize for the raffle or unwanted items for the bric-a-brac stall then all donations would be gratefully welcomed. Items can be dropped off at Cardiff Dogs Home or please contact Susie James on 07974 212 704 or www.friendsofcardiffdogshome.org.uk to arrange collection from any Council building.
All proceeds from this and other events go to Cardiff Dogs Home as part of an ongoing fundraising campaign which has been set up by the Friends of Group and aims to raise money to help improve the centre’s current facilities and fixtures.
Should it rain the event will take place inside Fairwater Leisure Centre.
