Dog Show
Experience a day of fun for you and your dog
The Festival dog event is proudly supported by Cheltenham Animal Shelter, we rescue and re-home hundreds of unwanted or abandoned cats, dogs and small animals every year. The Cheltenham Animal Shelter has On-site boarding kennels, groomers and vets.
We think that our canine friends should be able to enjoy the Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival so we have planned some great treats for them.
Pop by our stall for a chat with our team about all things animal and we will have some super treats for you and your pets including:
- Enter our raffles to win fab prizes
- Dog drinking station
- Dog treats, poop bags and accessories
- Information about animals for adoption
FRIDAY
Behaviour Team drop-in clinic
The Cheltenham Animal Shelter qualified Behaviour Team will be onsite hosting a drop-in clinic, offering advice to anyone with questions about their dog’s behaviour – whether they’ve brought their dog along or are seeking guidance about a pet at home.
These consultations will help you understand your dog, improve training, and address behavioural concerns with confidence.
Alongside this, we’ll be running a fun dog scent game workshop.
SATURDAY
Festival Dog Show
Registration
Has your dog got what it takes to be ‘Best in Show’ at this year’s Fun Dog Show? We are not looking for a Cruft’s Champion, but your pooch will have the chance to shine.
ENTER YOUR DOG ON THE DAY.
Registration on the day opens at 10.00am
There is a registration fee of £3.00 per dog entered into the Festival Dog Show, the full amount raised will be donated to the Cheltenham Animal Shelter to help with their awesome work they carry out looking after animals in our community.
The Categories
12.45pm – Loveliest Lady (all ages)
1.15pm – Fabulous Fella (all ages)
1.45pm – Waggiest Tail or Wiggliest Bottom.
2.15pm – Scruffiest / Fluffiest Pooch.
2.45pm – The dog Judges would most like to take home.
Places are limited so pre-register now to secure your place!
The Prizes
Loveliest Lady (over 1 year)
- A Goodie bag from Cheltenham Animal Shelter
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd dogs will receive a rosette each
Fabulous Fella (over 1 year)
- A Goodie bag from Cheltenham Animal Shelter
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd dogs will receive a rosette each
Waggiest Tail or Wiggliest.
- A Goodie bag from Cheltenham Animal Shelter
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd dogs will receive a rosette each
Scruffiest / Fluffiest Pooch.
- A Goodie bag from Cheltenham Animal Shelter
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd dogs will receive a rosette each
Dog the Judges would like to take home
- A Goodie bag from Cheltenham Animal Shelter
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd dogs will receive a rosette.
SUNDAY
Vet physio advice
From 12–4pm, come and meet Natalie, a fully qualified veterinary physiotherapist who provides home visits for animals of all sizes across Gloucestershire.
Natalie specialises in post-operative rehabilitation, supporting animals with existing conditions, and helping to maintain overall fitness and wellbeing. She’ll be offering dog assessments, along with expert advice and practical tips to support your pet’s health.
Pop by our stall for a chat with our team about all things animal and we will have some super treats for you and your pets including:
- Enter our raffles to win fab prizes
- Dog drinking station
- Dog treats, poop bags and accessories
- Information about animals for adoption
Our Amazing Supporters
Cheltenham Animal Shelter is a charity that has been helping animals since 1926.
We rescue and re-home unwanted and abandoned stray cats, dogs and small animals from across Gloucestershire.
We also take in rescue dogs from Gloucestershire Constabulary as well as rehoming dogs, cats and small animals from owners who can no longer look after them for a variety of reasons. Small animals we often have in our care include rabbits, gerbils and guinea pigs.