General News
14 January, 2025
Paws for Claus - joyous time for pampered pups
DOGS pawsed to be on their best behaviour when they put their claws into festive treats at Inglewood Recreation Reserve. The Christmas event started with barely two handfuls of dogs in 2023 last month became a barking success with more than two...
DOGS pawsed to be on their best behaviour when they put their claws into festive treats at Inglewood Recreation Reserve.
The Christmas event started with barely two handfuls of dogs in 2023 last month became a barking success with more than two dozen dogs of all sizes leading owners to the lunchtime soiree.
Among them was Alan Nixon who said the ultimate aim was to established a club for the district, bringing a trainer to Inglewood to teach dogs how to always put their best feet forward.
“It looks like we are growing the Christmas event every year. It’s all been by word of mouth and is as much a social gathering for the dogs as the owners,” he said.
Officially dubbed Pawsome Friends SantaPaws Christmas Party, Alan’s wife Janette was among the organisers of the event that saw residents from Inglewood and Districts Health Service transported to the reserve to enjoy time with the dogs.
But it wasn’t all plain sailing for some.
“My dog has been one of the worst behaved today,” said Alan. as fellow dog owners alternated between the Christmas food table and topping up the treats bowls of their pampered pooches.
- CHRIS EARL