Woollahra Municipal Council
Tails wag in Rushcutters Bay Park!
Published: 21 November 2011
Rushcutters Bay transformed into a puppy paradise last Sunday, when hundreds of residents celebrated their dogs at Puppies in the Park.
The fun family event involved free entertainment, competitions and activities, as well as a delicious breakfast from Rotary Kings Cross.
The event is proudly presented by Woollahra Council and sponsored by Pet Resorts Australia and the Wentworth Courier.
On the day, residents were entertained with the following attractions:
- Doggy Dashes – to see who has the fastest dog is in the East;
- Competitions including - Best Trick, Best Dressed and our popular Puppies in the Park Dog Photo competition;
- Woollahra Council’s on-site pet registration stall;
- Free vet and dog health advice from local vet Geoff Golovsky from Vet HQ;
- Demonstration and pet adoption from Sydney Dogs and Cats Home;
- Free face painting and doggy twist balloons;
- Obedience Training demonstrations with MC, Steve Austin, Pet Resorts Australia; and
- Police Dog Demonstrations and police dog puppy viewing by the NSW dog squad
The winner of the Puppies in the Park photo competition was won by: Indie the English Staffordshire Terrier. Indie won her proud owners a five day stay at the Pets Resorts Australia facility in Terrigal.
Second place was won by Lulu the Labrador and third place was won by Obi Juan Falk Frazer the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Many thanks to the Wentworth Courier's Editor David Mills and photographer John Appleyard for judging this year's competition.
The event would not be possible without the support of Pet Resorts Australia - a luxury dog minding facility combined with a team of animal lovers to give you peace of mind when you go on holiday and want to ensure your pet is being looked after.
Puppies in the Park is held twice per year. Be the first to know about our next event and competitions by 'Liking' the new Puppies in the Park facebook page.
Below are some of the photo highlights from Sunday. Visit the Puppies in the Park facebook page to view all photos!
