The Animal Star Awards, run by Emsworth animal-lover Mary Burgess, were launched in 2016 to celebrate the extraordinary things animals and humans do for each other.
This year, the glitzy award ceremony took place on Sunday, May 25 at the Village Hotel in Cosham - with a number of local businesses being crowned winners.
9. Animal Star Awards
The 9th annual Animal Star Awards took place on Sunday evening at the Village Hotel in Cosham, with several local small business owners coming away winners. Pictured - Sammys Perfect Pets came away winners Photos by Alex Shute | Alex Shute
10. Animal Star Awards
The 9th annual Animal Star Awards took place on Sunday evening at the Village Hotel in Cosham, with several local small business owners coming away winners. Pictured - Portsmouth K9 Academy was Highly Commended Photos by Alex Shute | Alex Shute
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11. Animal Star Awards
The 9th annual Animal Star Awards took place on Sunday evening at the Village Hotel in Cosham, with several local small business owners coming away winners. Pictured - Host Mary with the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Portsmouth Photos by Alex Shute | Alex Shute