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Picture special - find out who had the waggiest tail at Stratford dog show




DEXTER, a four-year-old whippet, is a happy hound.

He was judged to have the waggiest tail at a fun dog show held at Ambleside care home, Evesham Road, Stratford, on Saturday (13th April).

But Dexter was not the only four-legged champion. Other awards were presented to dachshund Scamp (best puppy), shih tzu Toto (obedience) and sprocker spaniel Presley (agility). There was also an award for old-timer Seal, a 13-and-a-half year-old sprocker spaniel.

Ian Heslop’s wire-haired dachshund Scamp won first prize in the puppy class.
Ian Heslop’s wire-haired dachshund Scamp won first prize in the puppy class.

The other winners were the charities, the Dogs Trust and Guide Dogs for the Blind, as the event raised more than £336 for them.

Home manager Charlotte Levin said: “We are delighted to say that our ‘barking mad’ Amblewoof Canine Competition was a massive success.

“Here at Ambleside, we know just how beneficial animal therapy can be for older people, especially for those living with dementia, as being close to animals can help lift a person’s mood and encourage social interaction.

“Many residents had dogs in their younger years and this was a wonderful opportunity to encourage reminiscence of our furry friends and much-loved family pets.

“A big congratulations to our paw-some winners and I would like to thank everyone that made the day so special.”

Around 60 people attended the event.

Resident John Bacchus, his daughter Mary Bacchus-Knight and her husband Pete Knight with their dogs Seal and Cecil.
Resident John Bacchus, his daughter Mary Bacchus-Knight and her husband Pete Knight with their dogs Seal and Cecil.
Guide Dogs fundraisers Linda Atkins, Maria Mealey, Chrissie Macdonald and Julian Atkins were joined by Helen Barlow of The Dogs Trust as they raised money for their charities.
Guide Dogs fundraisers Linda Atkins, Maria Mealey, Chrissie Macdonald and Julian Atkins were joined by Helen Barlow of The Dogs Trust as they raised money for their charities.
The Ambleside Care Home dog show held on Saturday. Photo: Mark Williamson
The Ambleside Care Home dog show held on Saturday. Photo: Mark Williamson
Allie Neale’s sprocker Jumble was all dressed up for the Ambleside Care Home dog show held on Saturday. Photo: Mark Williamson
Allie Neale’s sprocker Jumble was all dressed up for the Ambleside Care Home dog show held on Saturday. Photo: Mark Williamson
Above, show judge and resident Anne Williams with staff member Sam Parkin’s pug Perry.Below, Ade Levin gave his three-legged whippet Spencer a bird’s-eye view of the show on Saturday. Photos: Mark Williamson
Above, show judge and resident Anne Williams with staff member Sam Parkin’s pug Perry.Below, Ade Levin gave his three-legged whippet Spencer a bird’s-eye view of the show on Saturday. Photos: Mark Williamson


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