Marc the vet

Guide Dog of the Year Awards 2012

[ July 19, 2012; 12:00 pm; 12:00 pm; 12:00 pm; ] I’m looking forward to attending, and indeed proudly presenting an award, at tonight’s Specsavers Guide Dog of the Year Awards.

In 2011, three guide dogs and their owners gathered with guests at Regent’s College Conference Centre in London to receive one of three awards – Beyond the Call of Duty, Life Changing and Outstanding Work. The [...]

Greyhound Charities unite to attempt World’s Largest Dog Walk in Devon

[ September 9, 2012; ] Greyhound owners from all four corners of the UK will come together this September in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest single breed dog walk.

Local greyhound rescue charity, The Greyhound Sanctuary, hope to attract over 1000 Greyhounds and their owners to Escot in Devon this year, in an attempt to break the [...]

TV & Radio Legend Zoe Ball to open new Grove Lodge Vet Clinic

[ June 16, 2012; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] I’m truly honoured to have national treasure and celebrity animal lover Zoe Ball cutting the red ribbon at the Grand Opening Party of my brand new purpose built vet clinic in Southwick, West Sussex on Saturday 16th June 2012.

The popular group of local vet clinics, who pride themselves on offering your pet the best most [...]

PUP AID 2012: Taking a Stand Against Puppy Farming

[ September 8, 2012; ] I’m extremely proud to let you know that the UK’s biggest anti-puppy farming event is back bigger and better than before!

Now in its third year, PupAid is moving from its south coast home to the leafy doggy paradise of North London’s Primrose Hill, part of The Royal Parks, on Saturday 8th September, and promises to be [...]

Southwick Dog Show this Saturday June 9th Southwick, West Sussex.

[ June 9, 2012; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] I’ll be judging the novelty classes at this year’s Annual Companion Dog Show on Southwick Green (in conjunction with the Southwick Summer Fair) with all proceeds going to Southwick St John’s Ambulance.

Entries from 11 am with judging at 1.00pm with rosettes going to 1st–5th place. Hope to see you there!

Pedigree Classes

1. A.V Puppy
2. A.V Sporting
3. A.V [...]

Selsey Fun Dog Show in aid of Labrador Retriever Rescue Southern England Sun 24th June

[ June 24, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] As proud patron of Labrador Retriever Rescue Southern England (LRRSE) I can’t wait to judge at the annual Selsey Fun Dog Show on June 24th which this year has a fighting puppy farming theme.

LRRSE rescues Labradors from all over Southern England, puppy farms in Wales, the pounds in Ireland, and even abroad. LRRSE promote responsible [...]

Dogs Trust Shoreham Fun Dog Show & Open Day Sun 10th June

[ June 10, 2012; 11:30 am to 4:00 pm. 11:30 am to 4:00 pm. 11:30 am to 4:00 pm. 11:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] I’m looking forward to judging at this Sunday’s Dogs Trust Shoreham Fun Dog Show.

For the first year ever this annual event’s being held on site (although please note, all non disabled parking will still be on the Adur Recreation Ground).

Along with a Fun Dog Show, there will also be a Bouncy Castle & other children’s rides, Refreshments, Have-A-Go [...]

New “Where’s Mum?” campaign to help combat Puppy Farming

[ March 18, 2012; ] Mother’s Day 2012 sees the launch of my “Where’s Mum?” anti-puppy farming campaign, introduced on Channel 5′s Live with Gabby yesterday with The Only Way is Essex celeb mother and daughter Debbie and Lydia (below).

“Where’s Mum?” is a brand new campaign designed with massive celebrity support to help British public choose a healthy happy puppy.

These [...]

2012 Dogs Trust Honours: Marvellous Mutts of the UK need now apply

[ May 21, 2012; ] Call for nominations for the prestigious annual Dogs Trust Honours.

Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, which has 17 rehoming centres across the country, is calling on the dog lovers nationwide to nominate their hairy heroes for a prestigious Dogs Trust Honour here.

Now in its fifth and most fabulous year, the 2012 Dogs Trust [...]

Crufts March 8th – 11th

[ March 8, 2012; March 9, 2012; March 10, 2012; March 11, 2012; ] Really looking forward to this year’s Crufts – can’t believe it’s come round so soon!

Crufts is one of the most important events of the canine calendar as it showcases not only pedigree dogs, but also charities, rescue dogs, Discover Dogs area, Friends for Life, agility, flyball, doggy demonstrations, shopping paradise, and so much more.

I’ll be [...]