Bring Your Dog to Work Day promises a 'pawsome' time for all!

IT is the seventh annual Bring Your Dog To Work Day this Friday and this year the organisers turned this 'pupular' charity day out into an exciting day in for our hardworking 'pawsome' pals and their homeworking humans.

There will be five online events on the big day from celebrity judged dog shows to an exclusive Rescue Moon Bear Experience live from China celebrating that special bond humans have with animals.

This year, the charity, started by ethical pet are brand HOWND are raising money for animal welfare charities that includes the Bring Your Dog To Work Day official charities – All Dogs Matter and Animals Asia.

The day kicks off at 8am when for the first time viewers in the UK will be able to see rescued Moon Bears forage for their enrichment treats at Animals Asia’s Sanctuary in China, inlcuding the chance to meet two of the sanctuary's resident dogs, Muppet and ToZhai, who were rescued from the meat trade.

There will be a Q & A with the CEO and Founder of Animals Asia after the event. Tickets for this unique experience are limited and are a £33 donation.

Then the interactive doggie fun starts with a total of four online dog shows for dogs and their owners and families who have been ‘working’ together at home.

A host of dog loving celebrities including Eastenders Michelle Collins, Downton Abbey’s Peter Egan, Celebrity Vet Marc Abraham, Anna Webb author and host of BBC’s The Barking Hour will judge the four shows.

Book online with donations of £10 per four-legged entrant per household with all money raised going to charity.

The dog show competition categories and times are: 11-12pm Britain’s Best-Behaved Office Dog – has your dog worked really hard and deserves a big 'pawmotion'?; 1-2pm Lockdown Hero – has your dog gone that extra mile for you at home or cheering up your neighbours? 3-4pm Best Lookalike to pet parent or celebrity – does your dog look like you, your nan or someone famous?; 5-6pm Child Handler – Kids what do you like doing best with your pooch? Now is your chance to show what they can do.

Jo Amit, founder of Bring Your Dog To Work Day and co-owner of HOWND, said: “For many people this is the last working from home Friday before some of us go back to our offices, with or without our dogs.

"We know from our own experience what a joy it has been having dogs in the 'office' or 'school room' when things have sometimes been stressful.

"Dogs always contribute positively to our mental health and have really stepped up during lockdown. They’ve brought happiness and comfort, kept us company and got us out of our homes to exercise.

"We’re proud to be involved in something that is doing good and also bringing a lot of joy to the workplace.”

For more information or to book tickets, visit www.bringyourdogtoworkday.co.uk

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