More than £500 raised as Whiteley goes mutts for Doggie Day
Whiteley’s ever-popular Doggie Day made a triumphant return earlier this month with hundreds of four-legged guests, plenty of wagging tails, and over £500 raised for Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Shoppers and their pups turned out in force to enjoy a jam-packed day of dog-friendly fun, from agility courses to free-to-enter competitions including Waggiest Tail, Best Trick and Cutest Puppy. This year saw 163 entries across 13 tail-tapping competitions, with 50 lucky winners trotting home with rosettes and tasty rewards.
The Guide Dogs charity raised an impressive £436.30 through donations at their stall and collection buckets dotted around the centre, while caricaturist Soozi added another £101 from her brilliant dog portraits – all in aid of the charity.
Visitors also enjoyed delicious treats from Bark Bakery, training tips from The Academy of Modern Canine Behaviour & Training, paw print mementos and refreshing Puppaccinos courtesy of Starbucks – with plenty of cold snacks for dogs and humans alike.
Mia Gordon, Centre Manager at Whiteley, said:
“We love welcoming the local community and their dogs for this special day, and it’s been brilliant to see so many people and their canine pals enjoying themselves again this year. We’re proud to support Guide Dogs and are thrilled with how much has been raised.”