Wagging Tails Delight at Elm Bank Care Home's Charity Dog Show

Elm Bank Care Home in Kettering, recently opened its gates to the local community for a charity dog show hosted by Animals In Need Northamptonshire, bringing together residents, families, and visitors from near and far.

The well-attended event transformed the home’s grounds into a lively show of four-legged talent, drawing local friends of the home and those living in the local community, as well as a family were travelling from Windsor who attended to showcase their 7-month-old puppy.

The afternoon ensured that everyone at the care home could take part. While many residents and their loved ones enjoyed in the sunshine, other residents with patio doors leading directly onto the garden enjoyed front-row seats to the action, capturing the vibrant atmosphere of the community gathering.

The event was held in partnership with Animals In Need Northamptonshire, a dedicated charity based at Pine Tree Farm in Little Irchester. Who volunteer their time to host and manage the competition. Animals In Need rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes an extensive variety of animals across the county ranging from cats, dog, ducks and even to llamas.

Special recognition during the event was given to the rescue team's enduring dedication, with Emma, who has spent 19 years volunteering and working with the charity, along with Mary and Sarah, who have joined the ranks over the past few years.

Louise Ramage, Customer Relationship Manager shared, "The devotion of the team at Animals In Need is truly inspiring. They navigate incredibly difficult, heart-breaking rescue stories every day, yet remain fully focused on finding loving, permanent homes for these animals. We are incredibly grateful to them for hosting this wonderful event."

Building on the success of the dog show, Elm Bank Care Home has announced that Animals In Need will return for the home's upcoming Christmas Fayre.

In preparation for their return, Elm Bank will be assembling special festive gift hampers to support the charity’s annual Christmas Appeal. The home will soon be releasing a donation wish-list and inviting local residents to drop off items to help give rescued animals a brighter festive season.