Things To Do For London Dogs This Weekend | 14-17 June

All Dogs Matter invite you to celebrate the Year of the Rescue Dog at our exhibition at Lauderdale House, Highgate Village 14th June-6th July and the exhibition is dog-friendly!

The photos have been taken by a host of different photographers including Rankin and will showcase our rescue dogs and their owners, plus a few of our special supporters like Ricky Gervais, Michelle Collins, Peter Egan and Rachel Riley.

‘Year of the Rescue Dog’ is a tribute to our dogs fascinating life stories; their journey from fear and neglect to their forever homes. We want the photos to show off how wonderful rescue dogs are and indeed how rewarding it can be to adopt one.

*** Our visit to the exhibition now on the blog here***

The prints will be available to purchase to help us raise more invaluable funds for our dogs in need. The private view on 13th June is open to the public and the exhibition runs from 14th June-6th July. Please check the website before you visit as the gallery is not open every day. Entry is free but donations are welcome!

All Dogs Matter are a local dog rescue and rehoming charity based near East Finchley, who take in and rehome abandoned/unwanted dogs from all over London. We could not do this without the support of the general public, we receive no government funding so all donations make a difference.

We decided to put the exhibition together on the back of an exponential rise in the number of homeless dogs being rescued across the UK. Thankfully a change in public attitudes has seen hundreds more people now deciding to rehome a dog instead of buying one.

If you would like to find out more about All Dogs Matter and our work, please visit www.alldogsmatter.co.uk charity registration 1132883

LAUDERDALE HOUSE, WATERLOW PARK, HIGHGATE HILL, LONDON, N6 5HG

Year of the Rescue Dog Opening Times:Monday to Wednesday: 11am to 4pm
Thursday: 11.30am to 4pm – subject to availability
Friday: 11am to 4pm – subject to availabilityThe exhibition will also be open 11am to 4pm on Sunday 17 June and Sunday 24 June.

Well behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead.

Event text courtesy of the event organiser

Lapdog’s Jumbo Photoshoot in aid of The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s (DWST) conservation projects in Kenya…because dogs and their people can make a real difference!

This dog-friendly photo shoot is a great chance for all dog lovers to acquire beautiful photographs of their best friend and support the work of The DSWT. “The DSWT works on Kenya’s front line to protect threatened wildlife and habitats. Hand raising orphan baby elephants who have lost their mothers, with years of care, these babies are gradually reintegrated back into the wild, with many going on to have babies of their own! But it’s not just elephants they are saving. The DSWT also operates Anti-Poaching and Mobile Veterinary Units, as well as Aerial Surveillance Teams, to keep wild animals of all kinds safe.”

Dog friendly photography sessions will run from 11am with each lasting approx 30 minutes. Our portable studio can accommodate a number of pets and family members from the same household. Your images will be delivered in high-resolution digital format. As always, the aim of each session is to produce beautiful photographs that can be cherished for years to come.

The photoshoot will take place as part of a larger event organised by The DSWT with the aim of raising a grand total of £20,000. A day packed full of family fun will kick off with THE ENORMOUS ELEPHANT RUN “The organisers aim to make their event a fun day out for all with fresh wood-fired pizza from The Good Slice, cakes, seating areas plus face painting and a family activity tent, which includes free activities for children of all ages to learn more about elephants and conservation. Their family friendly course is suitable for off-road buggies and features a children’s quiz walk for under 10s. Dogs are also welcome to participate” To find out more about the event, please visit https://enormouselephantrun.com/london.html

Every wild life counts: Suggested minimum donation of £50 per photography session will make a great difference. Lapdog’s JUMBO Photoshoot aims to raise £500 with 100% of money raised going to the charity. Donations can be made via Just Giving fundraising website https://www.justgiving.com/fundraisi…/lapdogsjumbophotoshoot

To book your session today please email dana@lapdogphotoproductions.co.uk

London dogs get ready for brunch followed by a pawtrait and pool party at M Victoria on Saturday June 16th with a guest appearance by celebrity artist Robert James Clarke.

The pawtrait and pool party at M Victoria will kick off at 11am with a ‘cook for your dog’ masterclass by M Group Executive Chef Michael Reid, which teaches owners to create nutritious and tasty meals for their dogs at home, while pooches get to sample titbits straight from the M kitchen.

Then you can move on to dine with your Dog with the ‘6 legs brunch menu’! Free flowing Pawsecco for four legged friends will be available with a delicious two-course brunch meal, whilst owners can enjoy bottomless Prosecco alongside your matching two courses. Pooches will then be invited to cool off in the June heat by jumping into the canine paddling pool on Victoria Street.

Pet paw-traits master Robert James Clarke will be at M Victoria St to talk about his work as well as commission portraits. Clarke is regularly commissioned to create portraits of celebrities’ canine friends and has held exhibitions in both London and New York. Some of Clarke’s famous work includes painting Kate Moss’ dog Archie, as well as Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie’s Dachshund.

The special summer pawtrait and pool party at M Victoria is available to diners starting at £35 (of which £15 is donated to Dogs Trust).

You can also buy a hand painted raffle ticket (£20) to win a a portrait of your dog worth £10,000!

• 1st Prize a painting of your dog /pet 3′ x 3′ worth over £10,000
• 2nd Prize a painting of your dog /pet 12″ x 12″ worth £3,000
• 3rd Prize a drawing of your dog /pet  A3 worth £ 700
• 4th prize Growlees hand drawn RJC tags

Plus 25% of raffle proceeds will go to Dogs Trust!

Book your raffle tickets as well as tickets to the pooch pawtrait and pool party at M Victoria here.

Image courtesy of the event organisers.

London’s most dog-friendly cafe, Paws for Coffee are having a Dog Show! The Paws for Coffee Dog Show will be on June 16th at the Hampton Hill branch from 12-2pm

Paws for Coffee Dog Show Categories:

• Best Trick
• Most Handsome Dog
• Prettiest Dog
• Best Puppy under 1 year old
• Best Veteran over 7 years old
• The Dog Judges most want to take home
• The Dog most like it’s owner
• Greediest Dog
• Most Waggy Tail
• The Dog that looks like a celebrity
• Best in Show (Winners of all categories)

Enter at Paws for Coffee Hampton Hill before the 16th or on the day. Questions? Please call 0208 979 8010

Crystal Palace Festival | Think Pawsitive Dog Show

It’s the return of the Crystal Palace Festival dog show!! Massively popular last year the Think Pawsitive Dog Show  had to come back to the Festival. Have a doggone great time with your prized pooch!

Fees £5 entry fee plus £2 for each additional category entered, payable on receipt of application. £1 of every entrance fee will go to support SNARL (South Norwood Animal Rescue and Liberty) our local rescue charity.

The categories are:

• Best Puppy (must be at least 6 months old)
• Most Adorable Rescue
• Golden Oldie (for any dog over 7 years old)
• Best Dressed
• Best Trick
• Dog Most Like It’s Owner
• People’s Choice

Myatt’s Fields Park Dog Show 2018 is a new addition to the annual Midsummer Fair on June 16th! The Myatt’s Field Park Midsummer Fair Dog Show is open to all dog owners with classes including:

• Best Condition
• Best Rescue
• Best Child Handler
• Best Fetch and Return
• Best Sit and Stay
• Most Like its Owners
• Waggiest Tail.

The Midsummer Fair runs from 1pm – 5pm in Myatt’s Fields Park, SE5 with local stalls, dance displays, competitions, food and fairground rides.

Registration for the Myatt’s Field Park Midsummer Fair Dog Show opens at 1pm at The London Animal Hospital tent, with the Dog Show starting at 3.30pm. It’s free to enter and there’s a free goody bag for each entrant.

See the Event Facebook Page for more info.

Calling all dachshund lovers! The Sausage Social London Mad Hatters Flea Party is happening on 17th June 2018.

After the success of the last Sausage Social London, this time there is an extravaganza of decadence planned for you and your sausage.

Immerse yourself in the world of Alice in Wonderland and enjoy afternoon tea with artisan chefs preparing every morsel in the heart of South West London.

You want to mingle with sausage friends in fancy dress? We are making dreams come true!

Tickets are £18.50 plus ticket service fee. Get your Sausage Social London Mad Hatters Flea Party tickets here.

You want to do your bit for charity? We are! All proceeds go to our favourite Dachshund Charity, The Red Foundation.

Theme: Alice in Wonderland and prizes for the best costume! Media will be present and goody bags for everyone!