Inaugural Powys Pooches in the Park a huge success raising thousands for charities

£4,250 was raised through Powys Pooches in the Park in Talgarth on Sunday, 23 August.

A day of dog-filled fun was had at The Whole Yard just outside of Talgarth with a dog show, dog stands and exhibitions all in aid of three dog-based charities.

Hay Animal Rescue, German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue in Gilwern, and Brecon Dog Rescue were the chosen charities for the event and have each benefited with a third of the money raised from the event.

The dog show consisted of fifteen categories: Best Bitch, Best Dog, Best Young Handler, Best Golden Oldie, Best Puppy under 18 months, Best Trick, Best Coat, Best Sausage Catcher, Best Pure Breed, Best Cross Breed, The Waggiest Tail, The Best Stay Sit, The Best Fancy Dress, Scruffs not Crufts and Best in Show.

The day was planned and carried out by dog enthusiast Deborah Jarvis, who was over the moon with how the day went. She said: “I was really pleased with everything. It all went to plan without any hiccups. I was blown away with the hundreds of dogs we had there and all so well behaved.

“Thank you everybody who came along to our dog show and what a day it was. Over £4,000 raised which has already been distributed to the charities!”