Round Of A-paws As Furry Friends Steal The Show

Residents, families and team members at Court Lodge marked International Dog Day with a lively celebration that brought plenty of laughter – and wagging tails.

The home’s garden became the setting for a light-hearted dog show featuring much-loved pets owned by staff, relatives and regular visitors. Categories included Best Looking, Best Behaved and Best Trick, with rosettes awarded for each.

Adding to the fun, everyone joined in a cheerful singalong of How Much Is That Doggy In The Window? before the day’s top honour, Most Liked, was awarded to Ruby, a popular canine who is a regular visitor at Court Lodge.

Companionship Team Leader Julia said: “Residents loved seeing the different personalities shine through in the show and reminiscing about pets they have had themselves over the years. Ruby was a worthy winner – but really, every dog that came along was a star.”

Inernational Dog Day is held each year to celebrate the role of dogs in people’s lives while also raising awareness of those in rescue centres still waiting for permanent homes.

More Celebrations Across Our Homes

Court Lodge was one of several homes in Hampshire and Dorset to take part in International Dog Day this year.
Read how our sister homes marked the occasion