Dogs Trust Honours: Sponsors & prizes sought

Our annual Dogs Trust Honours will shortly be open for nominations. These are awards dedicated to the bravest, most devoted, smartest and most talented of our four-legged friends (and the odd human who has gone the extra mile to help dogs). I'll be blogging more about the categories and past winners when nominations open, but in the meantime I have a special request for anyone able to contribute to making this a very special evening.

We're looking for both sponsorship and 'money-can't-buy' auction prizes.

Sponsors need to be companies, and there is a range of ways to get involved, from principal to event, table, award or online sponsorship.* It's a fantastic opportunity to support a pet-positive event and help us celebrate the dogs and people that make us so determined to continue caring for thousands of dogs every year. As the UK's largest dog welfare charity, we can offer coverage in a variety of ways - online and off - with a potential audience of millions.

'Money-can't-buy' prizes for the charity auction on the night are also very welcome. Can you offer someone a truly unique experience that people would fall over themselves to bid for? We have been very lucky to receive generous gifts from celebrity supporters over the years and hope that this year will continue the trend. If you are someone who can help - or know someone who needs little persuasion - please get in touch!

If this has sparked your interest and you have a suggestion, please email me with details and / or questions and I'll be sure to get back to you asap. The Dogs Trust Honours will be held on May 19th.


*Normal Dogs Trust advertising rules do apply, however, so breeders, pet food manufacturers, pharmaceutical / vet services and pet insurers are not eligible.

Reminder! Two days left to get your tickets for the Dogs Trust Glasgow Fundraising Ball

With just two days to go before the big event, there's still enough time to lend a paw for local rescue dogs and attend the Dogs Trust Glasgow Fundraising Ball on Saturday 14th June.

Between dining on a three course meal at the sumptuous Marriott Hotel and dancing to a live Ceilidh band, you can bid on authenticated celebrity goodies, all in the knowledge that you are helping Scotland's abandoned dogs.

Proceeds from the night will help dogs like Sandy, a two-year-old Lab Cross resident (pictured).

Tickets are £55 pp or £495 for a table of ten. To book, call 0141 773 5141 or email victoria.kelly@dogstrust.org.uk now!

What do Leona Lewis, David Bowie, Pele and Sean Connery have in common?

They're all part of our celebrity item auction!

You can now get your paws on authentic celebrity merchandise and help Scotland’s abandoned dogs at the same time! Dogs Trust Glasgow is holding a fundraising ball on 14th June and TODAY have opened pre-event bids on their celebrity item auction.

Up for grabs are:

1. James Bond 007 Goldfinger DVD, signed by Sean Connery
2. 33rd Ryder Cup team photograph, signed by Sam Torrence
3. Leona Lewis CD album, signed by Leona Lewis
4. Original Donovan ‘Greatest Hits’ 1969 album, signed by Donovan
5. Official Brazil t-shirt, signed by Pele
6. Rod Stewart CD Gold Disc ‘The Very Best Of’, finished in 24 carat gold and signed by Rod Stewart
7. Original David Bowie LP album ‘Diamond Dogs’ 1974
8. Dolphin and Whale watching experience package for 4 people
9. Top to Toe Pamper spa experience for 2 people

The live auction will take place at the Dogs Trust Glasgow Ball on Saturday 14th June at Glasgow Marriott Hotel.

Bids are open NOW and the final highest bid on the night will win. Pre-event bidding ceases 4pm Friday 13th June. The highest bidder for each lot will be notified that their bids will be taken to the live auction.

If you want to make sure you are not outbid on the night or if you would like to simply attend and support the charity, tickets for the event are £55 a person or £495 for a table of ten guests. The evening includes a four course meal and live Ceilidh band.

To place your bid or to book tickets please contact Victoria Kelly at the centre on 0141 773 5141 or victoria.kelly@dogstrust.org.uk.

Dogs Trust Glasgow looks after around 1100 dogs a year and receives no Government funding. Proceeds from the auction will help provide the highest standards of care for the dogs at the Uddingston centre which opened in October 2006.