Care home hosts community dog show

This #GoodNewsFriday we share how a dog show in Devon was a great success.

Sundial Care Home near Sidmouth, Devon, recently hosted its first community dog show.

The morning began with a parade, where each dog and handler walked around the garden and introduced themselves before the judging began.

There were categories including Waggiest Tail, Best at Retrieving, Gentlest Giant, Sweetest Small, Best Trick and Best in Show. Each class brought its own moments of fun, with family members and visitors clapping, laughing and sharing their thoughts as the judging took place.

Children who attended also got involved by helping hold leads and walk the dogs in some of the classes, adding to the family feel of the event.

Alongside the competition, one of the most meaningful parts of the morning was the dogs and their handlers spending time with residents. Whether stopping for a stroke, saying hello or sitting alongside them, those smaller moments helped make the event feel personal and gave everyone an opportunity to connect.

At the end of the show, every dog received a certificate and a treat bag. One relative shared:

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