Green Ears fun day raises £3k for charity

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Saturday, September 08, 2012
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DOGS and their owners enjoyed a fundraising show for Animals in Distress at Ipplepen.

The annual Green Ears dog show and open day raised more than £3,000 for the animal charity.

  1. DISPLAY:   The Red Sparrows in action   Torquil MacLeod TQTM20120826D-005_C

    DISPLAY: The Red Sparrows in action Torquil MacLeod TQTM20120826D-005_C

  2. GREEN EARS DAY:   Jasmine, six, and Daisy Munro, nine   Torquil MacLeod TQTM20120826D-003_C

    GREEN EARS DAY: Jasmine, six, and Daisy Munro, nine Torquil MacLeod TQTM20120826D-003_C

  3. ON PARADE:   Winners  of the fancy dress contest   Torquil MacLeod TQTM20120826D-001_C

    ON PARADE: Winners of the fancy dress contest Torquil MacLeod TQTM20120826D-001_C

  4. WAGGY TAIL CONTEST:   Encouragement for competitors at Animals in Distress' Green Ears Day   Torquil MacLeod TQTM20120826D-004_C

    WAGGY TAIL CONTEST: Encouragement for competitors at Animals in Distress' Green Ears Day Torquil MacLeod TQTM20120826D-004_C

More than 500 people supported the event which is a much-needed fundraiser for the charity.

Animal in Distress's Olympic-themed open day had to be cancelled earlier in the year because of bad weather.

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Chief executive Geoff Wright said: "Events like this are very important for us.

"It is not just about raising funds, it is about giving people the opportunity to see what we do here, see the animals that we are looking after and the issues that we still face in the 21st century like dogs being abandoned or dumped."

Visitors enjoyed entertainment including a display by the Red Sparrows.

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