A dog rehoming organisation, fearful that Tier 4 will cripple it, is appealing for entries into its fundraising photo competition to keep tails wagging

Sandwich based good cause Futures for Dogs had to cancel its 15th annual dog show because of the pandemic but is determined to "end the year on a high."

A volunteer who we are not naming said its canine foster carers are looking after 11 pooches who were previously abused or neglected and the online picture contest will raise vital funds to pay for vet bills, food and medicine.

She said: "We only have a few categories, unlike our annual show in Sandwich, but we hope this will give our supporters- some who live miles away - an opportunity to join in the fun as well.

"You don’t have to be a professional photographer. Your pet does not have to be a rescue dog to be able to enter. We just want to see your love of dogs and raise some funds and can’t wait to see lots of wonderful pictures of your pets."

The entries will be judged by Futures for Dogs supporter actor Cameron Jack and his partner Maisey Bawden who is making her first screen debut on Sky One’s You, Me and the Apocalypse.

Class 1 to 6 will have first, second and third places and winners will receive a fabulous rosette.

These classes are:

• 1 Prettiest Bitch

• 2 Handsome Male

• 3 Family favourites (Can include household family and /or other pets with your dogs)

• 4 Christmas specials (pet can be dressed up, by your tree or even in helping with the decorating loll)

• 5 Dogs with signs. We have all seen these norty or cute pets with their placards saying hello or what they have done

• 6 Christmas Angels (dog that are gone but never forgotten)

There is just one winner for Class 7 - My Special Covid Dog. Entrants should write a brief description of why your dog has been so special to you through the year of Covid-19.

Dog of 2020 is for all the dogs placed in previous classes. The winner of this will be announced on New Year's Eve.

The contest runs until Wednesday, December 30 at 5pm.

Each entry is £2 per picture.

To enter: Choose a class or classes to enter, email or send a Facebook message to futures for Dogs including your pet’s name, age, breed and where you live so your entry can be matched to payment, please also include your name if it’s different to your Facebook profile.

Photos will then be uploaded to class albums on receipt of payment. Any posted prior to payment by owners will be deleted.

Pay via PayPal entering the email address: futuresfordogs@aol.com and select the family and friends option. Mark your payment as Pet Show with your name and pet’s age/name/breed and class/classes entered.

Alternatively Payment can be made direct into the good cause's bank account, Lloyds Bank Futures for Dogs, Sort code 30 93 34 Account number 03127768.

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