Mutts to compete for top honours
Township dogs get their chance to shine.
Hundreds of dogs are expected to compete for top honours in SA’s oldest ‘township dog show’, the uMngeni SPCA / Hill’s Township Dog Show, happening on 11 October at the Howick West Soccer Stadium.
Mixed breeds, mutts and township specials will proudly strut their stuff at the 13th annual show, where breed is irrelevant. The judges will be looking for good health, friendly behaviour and a special bond with the owner. All shapes, sizes and breed combinations can enter, although the show is exclusively for dogs from local communities.
Every entrant will attend an on-site veterinary clinic and be de-wormed, dipped and vaccinated against rabies before entering the show ring. They will also be given a new collar, lead, bowl and blanket. Prizes include kennels, certificates, rosettes and Hills pet food.
Gates open at 9am. Entry is free, although donations to the SPCA are welcome.
For more info, visit www.umngenispca.org.za or contact uMngeni SPCA on 033 330 4557 / 076 301 4827 or e-mail pro@howickspca.org.za.
