Dorking pooches win prizes as care home hosts inaugural dog show

Adorable dogs from Dorking took centre stage at a joyful community event this September as one local care home hosted its first-ever dog show.

The team at Dorking Manor Care Home transformed their garden into a competitive arena as pets galore arrived to take part.

Residents at the home on Ridgeway Road were delighted by the parade of pugs, Jack Russells, Labradors and others who stopped by. By the end of the event, everyone was a winner as the day was declared a huge success.

Customer Relations Manager Roy Booth said: “It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to host this wonderful event and welcome so many local people to Dorking Manor.

“The residents loved meeting so many local dogs and getting the chance to celebrate them with their owners and so many friends and family.

“Dogs do have a wonderful way of bringing people together, and we’ll be making this an annual event going forward.”

Among the prizes in contention were those for Waggiest Tail, Dog That Looks Most Like Its Owner, Best Rescue, Best Trick and Best Puppy.

Top Dog went to Mr Green, a handsome German Shepherd, who was crowned the overall winner on the day.

Resident Ann Chester said that it was a wonderful chance for the residents to reminisce about their pets.

Ann said: “Seeing all those cute dogs made my day!

“It brought back so many memories of my lovely dogs, and it was nice to think back on the happy times I shared with them.

“I don’t think I stopped smiling all day!”