The 2011 Eastbourne Dog Show was organised by the council's Dog Welfare Officer working in partnership with local sponsors.
Responsible Dog Ownership
The event aimed to encourage all dog owners to be responsible, have fun with their dogs and educate owners to clean up after their pets.
Raising Funds for Local Charities
The show raised money for two local animal welfare charities:
Kit Wilson Trust for Animal Welfare
The Kit Wilson Trust for Animal Welfare set up its own Animal Rescue Centre at Hadlow Down near Uckfield in 1986. In addition to animal rescue and re-homing work, the Trust has become increasingly involved in wildlife rehabilitation, and operates a 24 hour wildlife emergency help line.
Over the years, the Kit Wilson Rescue Centre has also become a permanent home to many animals which it is not possible or desirable to re-home, including horses, donkeys, cats, goats, birds and small mammals.
Viewing of animals is by appointment only, at The Kit Wilson Trust for Animal Welfare, Stonehurst Lane, Hadlow Down, Nr Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 4ED. For general and animal enquiries telephone 01825 830444 from 9am - 5pm daily. The 24 hour Wildlife Emergency number is 01825 830735.
The Basil Fund
The Basil Fund is a small local charity dedicated to helping financially with medical treatment for stray and abandoned dogs in Eastbourne, working with the council's Dog Welfare Officer.
Last year the 2010 Eastbourne Dog Show raised £400 for the Basil Fund, as well as £400 for the PDSA.
Other Charities at the Show
A range of animal welfare and other local charities also had exhibition stands at the 2011 show:
Show Sponsors
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Eastbourne Borough Council
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Sussex Police Neighbourhood Policing Team
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Eastbourne and District Dog Training Club
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St Annes Veterinary Group
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Companion Care Vets
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Pets at Home
Leaflets and Publicity Posters
You can download the Show Guide leaflet and publicity poster in PDF format below.
For further information you can contact the show organiser Sue Criddle, the council's Dog Welfare Officer.
You can also download responsible dog ownership awareness posters and leaflets below, including our 2011 campaign There’s No Such Thing as the Dog Poo Fairy.
