Four of ITV2’s Top Dog Models and Britain’s
Got Talent’s Donelda Guy with her dancing dogs will make appearances as part of
the launch ceremony hosted by BBC Radio London dog lovers Jo Good and Anna Webb
at London Pet Show 2013 at Earls Court Two on May 11 and 12 and Bruce Forsyth
will be at the show to see his daughter win an award for her pet campaign.
At the show’s glamorous launch, visitors can
meet Britain’s favourite dog models, Simba the Leonburger, Lucky the Chihuahua,
Scarlett the Rottweiler and Sparky, the little mixed-breed trickster. Donelda Guy will also show off her latest
dance routine with collies Mega and Millie.
Jo Good and Anna Webb, never seen without famous
bulldog Matilda and bull terrier Molly, will also launch their first book, ‘Barking
Blondes – how two bitches taught two bitches to survive without men’, at the
show offering the first sales and book signing of what promises to be a very
popular book for pet fans.
Bruce
Forsyth will also be there on Saturday afternoon to see his daughter Debbie
Matthews receive an Endal Award for creating the Halo Scanner through her Vets
Get Scanning campaign to help owners find their stolen and lost pets.
Alongside
dozens of breeds of dogs, cats, small furry animals, reptiles, exotics and
aquatics the show is also offering visitors some unique attractions, including
rabbit showjumping, skateboarding chickens, racing micro-pigs, duck herding and
top heelwork to music ‘doggy dancing’ displays.
From ponies to pooches and parrots to
pygmy hedgehogs, the London Pet Show features creatures great and small,
offering a fun day out for families and pet enthusiasts alike and top animal
charities including RSPCA, Cats Protection, Wood Green and the Rabbit Welfare
Association will be helping to promote the show’s message of responsible pet
ownership.
Additional
information:
The Show will be divided into four
zones, Discover Dogs, Discover Cats, Discover Small Furries and Discover
Animals, featuring aquatics and exotics, each with its own feature area with demonstrations, talks and
activities. Some of the UK’s leading animal experts will also be on hand to
advise on pet care and choosing the right furry, feathered or scaly friend to
suit individual lifestyles. There are also plenty of opportunities for shopping
with all the latest goodies and gadgets for pets.
Dog lovers will be spoiled for choice
with plenty of canine related activities in the Discover Dogs zone, sponsored
by pet food manufacturer James Wellbeloved. More than 50 dog breeds will be on
display with a packed all-day programme of events in the Kennel Club Dog
Activity Ring, showcasing the speed, grace and intelligence of man's best
friend. Displays include agility, obedience and doggy acrobatics.
The spotlight will fall on crossbreed
pooches at the Show's own Scruffts heat with dogs competing for the most
handsome dog, prettiest bitch, child’s best friend and golden oldie awards. The
show will also host the Endal Awards ceremony, honouring canines which have
overcome adversity or whose loving support has improved the lives of their owners
for the better.
The Discover Cats zone, sponsored by
Royal Canin, is a unique opportunity to meet dozens of breeds at the ‘World of
Cats’ display brought to the show by the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy
(GCCF) and sponsored by Zoflora. There will also be demonstrations and
talks on how to groom and care for different breeds.
Those who prefer palm-sized pets can
get up close to guinea
pigs, hamsters, pygmy hedgehogs, rats, gerbils, rabbits and chinchillas at the Discover
Small Furries section, sponsored by Burgess Pet Care. There’s a whole range of
exciting activities for adults and children to see, including the famous
Swedish show jumping rabbits, competing over high jumps several times each day
of the show.
For more exotic tastes, visit the
Discover Animals zone, sponsored by Exo Terra, Fluval and Laguna, to meet all
sorts of weird and wonderful creatures, from Bearded Dragons to Corn Snakes,
tortoises to poison arrow frogs, which can all be kept as pets. New attractions
this year include a walk-through aquarium, chameleon feeding station, nature
pond area and magnificent displays of parrots and birds of prey.
The Animal Action Arena, sponsored by
Zoflora, will this year feature tiered seating, allowing even more people to
enjoy fun displays and extraordinary animal feats including duck herding and miniature
horses, measuring a maximum of 28 inches tall, who will demonstrate that small
truly is beautiful in an entertaining display which includes tricks, training
and jumping.
Look no further for a brilliant spring day out for
families and pet lovers.
Tickets
are on sale at www.londonpetshow.co.uk or by
phone on 0844 873 7332 and cost £14 for adults, £9.50 for children and under
fives go free. Family tickets and concession for seniors are also available.
