Dogs and their people turned out in big numbers to assist a recent fundraising occasion in Blairgowrie.
The standard Christmas Dog Show, organised by Blairgowrie Walkies to boost funds for Missing Pets Perth and Kinross to purchase a much-needed thermal scope for the Blairgowrie space, took place in Blairgowrie Town Hall on the night of Friday, November 10.
It was the primary time the occasion has been held since earlier than the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, and there have been a lot of festive stalls with treats for each dogs and house owners alike, in addition to a canine present.
More than £2577 of the £3500 goal has been raised thus far.
Lynsey Isles, from Blairgowrie Walkies, defined: “We volunteer for Missing Pets Perth and Kinross and are known as in to assist when dogs go lacking.
“At the second, one among us has to journey to Perth to select up scopes when they’re wanted, which makes use of up beneficial time.
“It can be nice to have a thermal scope within the city prepared to be used within the native space, particularly for searches that take place in the dead of night, in the course of the winter months and close to busy roads.
“So we decided to use our Christmas Dog Show to raise money for a thermal scope.”
Thanking everybody who supported the occasion, she mentioned: “It was a extremely busy, enjoyable night time – though we undoubtedly want a much bigger place to carry it subsequent 12 months!
“We want to thank everybody for coming alongside and supporting our aim to get a thermal scope for the Blairgowrie space for Missing Pets Perth and Kinross Scotland, and it was good to see Katie and Chrissy from Missing Pets Perth and Kinross there as properly.
“The raffle prizes donated by shoppers, pals and native businesses had been phenomenal – as was the queue to get tickets! Ryan, Suzy and Carlie had been stored busy there the entire night time, and Sandra even needed to run off to get extra raffle books.
“Thank you to everybody who donated or purchased tickets.
“Thanks additionally to everybody who donated to the canine present, to Sandra and Gill for organising that, to everybody who had their images taken with Santa, and to Santa himself for making an look! We raised a incredible £1120.13 on the night time – wow!
“Huge due to the Blairgowrie Walkies crew for all their assistance on the night time and to Suzy’s husband John who had a secret function.
“Charles Chisholm did a prime job of compere for the night time and our present judges Amelia from Smelleez, Matthew from 3 Witches Tearoom, Frances from Alex Spink & Son Fishmongers, and Diane Foster, didn’t have a straightforward job judging all of the fabulous costumes and extremely cuteness. Thank you all a lot.
“Thanks to all our fabulous stall-holders together with Rebel GD, Koha, Adore A Door, Collar & Fleece, Coffee Bean Culture, Alison Florigami Art, Garrsab Studio, 3 Witches Tearoom, Sue and Deirdre from Guide Dogs Scotland, Smelleez Soap, Kath’s Cake and In Tae Heel.
“Huge due to Gill Oakes from Blairgowrie Town Hall for all her assist and recommendation and to Craig Cantwell Photography and Blairgowrie and Rattray Highland Games for his or her donations – we’re properly on our solution to reaching our goal quantity of £3500.
“I hope I haven’t forgotten anybody, we’re all ceaselessly grateful and delighted with the quantity raised.
“Thank you all so much again!”
Katie McCandless, from Missing Pets Perth and Kinross, added: “Our Blairgowrie crew held a fundraiser to boost funds for their very own thermal scope.
“And WOW. What a night!
“Lynsey, Ryan and the remainder of the Blairgowrie crew placed on essentially the most incredible occasion.
“Every side of it they organised on their very own so Chrissie and I had been blown away and so proud of all of them once we walked in and the venue was fully packed!
“There was a superb collection of stall holders, a raffle and the canine present was nice enjoyable!
“It was beautiful assembly so many beautiful doggies and their people too.
“I really can’t put into words how proud I am of the Blairgowrie team, not just for putting on the event, but for all they do to help missing pets and their owners too.”
The winner of the cutest Christmas pet competitors was Flit from Coupar Angus, whereas the winner of one of the best Christmas outfit was Dash the Dalmation.
Marley MacGregor from Blairgowrie gained the quickest sausage eater competitors, Honey – additionally from Blairgowrie – gained the naughty record award and Bjorn from Blairgowrie gained the Best in Show award.
The JustGiving web page remains to be open at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/missingpetsBlairgowrieStaff if anybody want to assist the fundraising efforts.
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