Leading British pet grooming supplies manufacturer Mutneys has joined supporters of an innovative online virtual family day out which is raising funds for local charities.
Mutneys Professional Pet Care, based in Shropshire, is sponsoring the dog show element of the joint charity event, the Shropshire Virtual Show, on August 22.
“We’re really excited to be linked to the Shropshire Virtual Show. It’s an innovative way to capture the spirit of a great family day out while it is still difficult for many people to get out and about. The virtual dog show will be a real fun element and it’s raising money for some very deserving local causes,” said Mutneys co-owner, Stephanie Roberts.
The new online event will celebrate the best of Shropshire as well as raising money for five Shropshire charities. It takes place between 10am and 9pm on August 22 and will bring together all the features of a live event — entertainment, competitions, activities and shopping — for people to enjoy online at home.
The event is free but online visitors will be able to make a charitable donation, with proceeds going to the five Shropshire-based charities which are The Cavalier Centre, the League of Friends to the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, The Movement Centre, Dog A.I.D and Shropshire Rural Communities Charity.
The Mutneys Virtual Dog Show will feature all the established family dog show favourite classes including cutest pup and waggiest tail. But it also includes classes paying tribute to the role of pets through the COVID-19 pandemic such as lockdown haircuts and lockdown office companion.
Entrants are invited to submit a video or photograph of their pets for each class. Rosettes will be awarded to third place with Mutneys sponsoring the prizes for each class.
Full details of the dog show are available on the Shropshire Virtual Show website at www.shropshirevirtualshow.com or on the Mutneys website at www.mutneys.com