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Ferne launches online dog and cat show after storms caused cancellation

Ferne Animal Sanctuary has launched an online dog and cat show after stormy weather forced the cancellation of the in-canine and in-feline physical event.

The show is the sanctuary’s biggest annual fundraiser so to ensure spirits were not completely dampened, staff launched an online dog and cat Show 2025, combining community fun with much‑needed fundraising for its rescue animals.

With entries open until October 10, the digital show features 10 themed classes, including:

  • Loveliest Lady – Sponsored by Yarcombe Woodland Products
  • Most Handsome Male – Debonair Dogz
  • Cutest Youngster (Under 12 months) –  Alro Services Ltd
  • Best Veteran (10+) – Wiggle Tails Dog Paddock
  • Best Rescue –  Letells Accountants
  • Best Sleeping Place – Walpole Dunn Chartered Certified Accountants
  • Best Bedhead – Coombefield Veterinary Hospital
  • Best Tongue Out – Minster Veterinary Surgery Wellington
  • Best Friends – Pawsome Fun Paddock
  • Best Action Shot –  WBW Solicitors
  • Best in Show – Sponsored by Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Winners will receive rosettes and a feature in Ferne Magazine – with all proceeds go toward helping Ferne bridge the £5,000 funding gap left by the weather-related cancellation of this year’s dog show.

Full details can be found online at: www.ferneanimalsanctuary.org/online-dog-and-cat-show-2025

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