Halifax Vets4Pets are running a pet photography competition to raise money for the Halifax RSPCA and Halifax Cats Protection League.
Rosettes/Certificates will be awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd plus a highly commended entrant in each class. Winners of each class will be judged to find the overall winner who will be awarded a championship rosette and have their portrait painted!
All winning photographs will be displayed at the Vets4Pets Charity day on Saturday 31st July 12pm – 4pm
Any entries should be no bigger than 7" by 5" and taken by an amateur photographer.
Please put the class number, pet’s name (if appropriate) along with your name, address and telephone number on the back of each photograph.
Entry fee: £1.50 per photograph per class. All proceeds to Halifax RSPCA and Halifax Cats Protection.
Class 1 Feline Friends ---- Any Cat
Class 2 Just a Dog ----- Any Dog
Class 3 Funny photo ----- Amusing Snap Shot
Class 4 Best Dressed ----- Fancy Dress
Please complete the Entry Form below and return it to Vets4Pets, Aachen Way, King Cross, Halifax, HX1 3ND, to be received no later than Saturday 25th July.
Entry Form
Name.............................................................................
Address.................................................................................................................
Post Code.........................
Telephone Number....................................
Class Numbers...............................................
Total number of photographs enclosed....................
Entry fee enclosed.........................
(All cheques payable to Halifax Vets4Pets)
A Jack Russell has triumphed in the Vets4Pets Kilo Crunch weight loss challenge after losing almost a quarter of his original body weight.
Toby, a jack russell from Barnsley was crowned the winner of the Kilo Crunch Challenge after he lost an impressive 24.64% of his original body weight (1.7kg).
Toby was one of 600 pets who took part in the Kilo Crunch which aimed to help address the growing problem and serious issue of pet obesity. During the six month campaign the participating dogs and cats together lost a total weight of 652kg – equivalent to more than half a metric tonne or 200 Chihuahuas!
Toby’s owner has won a pet friendly weekend break for two together with a £250 diet pet food voucher.
The Kilo Crunch Challenge ran at Vets4Pets practices throughout the country from 1 July to 31 December. Owners were encouraged to bring their cats and dogs into their local Vets4Pets practice for a free weight and health check, where, if necessary, they were given a weight loss target along with the appropriate diet and exercise advice.
As well as an overall national winner, individual practice winners were also crowned and received a £50 diet pet food voucher. All entrants received a £5 diet pet food money off voucher.
However, the end of the challenge should only mark the beginning of a healthy and happy lifestyle for participating pets. Caroline Richards, says: ‘Managing a pet’s diet is a long-term commitment, which in the long-run not only benefits the pet’s welfare, but the pet owner’s pocket as well.’
To celebrate our 1st year in Longton come and join us at our Practice Open day from 2pm until 5pm!
You’ll be able to meet the team, go on a behind the scenes tour and chat to popular local charity Greyhound Gap. Also in attendance will be local experts in hydrotherapy and dog behaviour.
There’ll be several competitions and a tombola; with pride of place going to our new ‘Brave Pet of the Year 2010’, this will become an annual award that recognises some of the bravest pets we have treated in the practice over the last year.
To keep the kids happy they’ll also be a face painter, an animal hunt, hook a flea, guess the balloons, dressing up box and a goody bag to take home.
There will also be some fabulous prizes including our Vac4Life package, 12 months free flea
and worm treatment or a £50 voucher to spend in practice.
We hope to see you there.
The team at Longton Vets4Pets
Halifax are having an afternoon on Saturday 1st May from 12pm to 4pm.
There will be lots to see and do with representatives from the RSCPA, The Cats Protection League and Burgess Rabbit.
For more information please phone the practice on 01422 383 000 01422 383 000 or visit the Halifax Vets4Pets group on Facebook.
Chester Vets4Pets are holding an open day on Saturday 15th May from 1pm onwards.
There will be lots of fun activities for all the family including:
• Face Painting
• Quizzes
• Games
• Behind the scenes tours of the practice
• Chester Cat Care representatives
• Advice from a local dog behaviourist
• Rabbit experts
• Guide Dogs for the Blind
• Refreshments
All proceeds from the day will go to The Blue Cross, Chester Cat Care and Guide Dogs.
So if you’re looking for a fun afternoon out for all the family, put the 15th May in your diary. Everyone is welcome, even well‑behaved furry friends on leads.
Middlesbrough Vets4Pets are having an Open Morning on Saturday 1st May from 9am - 12pm.
Refreshments will be provided and tours given around the practice.
So pop along to have a good look and learn what goes on behind the scenes.
For more information, contact Middlesbrough Vets4Pets on 01642 828900.
