Kimpton fun day and dog show in aid of needy animals

10 July 2008

Hertfordshire animal lovers are invited to an open day at The Blue Cross pet charity in Kimpton Bottom on Sunday 20^th July from 9.30am until 4pm. Proceeds from the day will go towards caring for the homeless and unwanted dogs and cats at the animal adoption centre.

Enter your pooch in the Dog Show and maybe you’ll pick up a prize. Entries are from 9.30am and judging starts at 10.30am. Categories range from ‘waggiest tail’ to ‘best rescue’ and ‘most appealing eyes’, so your dog is bound to be in with a chance! Alternatively, you can put your canine chum through his paces on the agility course.

Enjoy a tour of the kennels and meet the animals currently looking for new homes then browse the stalls and treat yourself to a cream tea. There will also be a tombola, organised games for children and much more.

Lynda Campbell, Blue Cross centre manager at Kimpton said: “We’re all really looking forward to this year’s Open Day, it’s a wonderful family day out. There’ll be something for everyone so it will be great if lots of people come along to support their local Blue Cross.”

The Blue Cross does not receive any government funding so it relies on the support of the public to continue its vital work. Money raised on the day will go towards helping animals like Albert a one-year-old male pug-terrier cross, who was brought to The Blue Cross because he was not getting on with his owner’s other dog. Albert is a very bright little chap who loves learning new things. He’d like to find a new adult-only home where he can continue with his training or agility classes.

For more information about the open day or animals that are looking for homes, please contact The Blue Cross at Kimpton on 01438 832232.

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Notes to Editors

Photos of Albert are available on request.

Photographers are welcome to attend, please contact the press office.

The Kimpton animal adoption centre was established in the 1940s, and has been serving the counties of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire ever since. The site was converted from old farmhouses and has facilities to house up to 50 dogs, 14 cats, six rabbits and five ponies. Hundreds of animals are successfully rehomed every year.

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: 10am to 4pm. Wednesdays: 10am to 3pm. Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays.

The Blue Cross animal charity provides practical support, information and advice for pet and horse owners. Through its network of small animal and equine adoption centres it rehomes thousands of animals each year. Its hospitals provide veterinary care for the pets of people who cannot afford private vets' fees. 

For more information, please visit www.bluecross.org.uk.

Media contact

Sophia Khan: 020 7932 4060 or sophia.khan@bluecross.org.uk