Pets take centre stage at Animal Star Awards in Portsmouth

By The Newsroom

Published 13th Apr 2017, 10:10 GMT

Updated 9th May 2017, 18:46 GMT

Furry friends took centre stage at the launch of the Animal Star Awards.

The ceremony aims to give recognition to animals that do extraordinary things for us humans and vice versa.

Michaela Whybrow, 26, from Manic Stage Productions, at the launch

placeholder image — Michaela Whybrow, 26, from Manic Stage Productions, at the launch

The Guildhall Portsmouth hosted the event and guests – human and animal – were warmly welcomed Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, Councillor David Fuller.

Anneka Svenska, owner of Green World TV and Angels for The Innocent, was one of the guests of honour.

Gabrielle Head, 23, owner of Pooch Pamper Parlour in Waterlooville, with her dogs (l-r) Nemo a shihtzu cross and Minnie a toy poodle

placeholder image — Gabrielle Head, 23, owner of Pooch Pamper Parlour in Waterlooville, with her dogs (l-r) Nemo a shihtzu cross and Minnie a toy poodle

Nominations open in November. Go to animalstarawards.com.

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