Dogs invited to enter "Pooch Parade" taking place in Kildare town next week
Entries invited to take part
The Pooch Parade is taking place in Kildare Town on Thursday, July 18 at 7pm.
The event has become an annual favourite for canine friends get to strut their stuff.
There are seven categories for entry and some dogs may be eligible to enter more than one category.
Cllr Suzanne Doyle said:
"Categories include:
"Downton Abbey for our pure breds upper crust dogs.
"Kardashians for our hybrid Pooches who are aesthetically irresistible.
"Rescue Rovers for re homed dogs who are loyal and loving creatures
"Dolly Mixtures for dogs of unknown origin but cute none the less and generally smartest in the pack
"Puppies for dogs under 1 year old, always adorable.
"Golden Oldies for dogs over 7 who are worldly wise and have it all figured out.
"Best Dressed for dogs who have a wardrobe or owners who are creative and want to invent an outfit for their dog, an eccentric lot who makes the World more fun and interesting."
First prize for event is a specially commissioned Dog portrait by award winning artist Lia Laimbock.
Martin Bailey from RTE's Pet Island and breeder of beautiful Old English Sheep Dogs is our judge for the evening.
Entries can be made on eventbrite 'Pooch Parade Kildare 2024'.
Event starts at 7pm and the long term weather forecast is looking good, if you don't have a dog to enter, please come along for the spectacle and fun of the evening.