Hundreds of adorable sausage dogs and owners come together for Whitchurch Christmas Dachshund Extravaganza
Hundreds of dachshund owners celebrated Christmas with their furry companions at Alderford Lake for the annual Dachshund Extravaganza.
The event, now in its fourth year, ventured to a new location in Whitchurch on Sunday. Sausage dog owners took a picturesque walk around the beautiful lake and enjoyed a day filled with festive fun.
The Christmas Dachshund Extravaganza featured dog-related stalls, countless photo opportunities and a dog-friendly café. Dachshunds and their owners were also able to meet 'Santa Paws' inside a grotto and enjoy free 'puppuccinos'.
Fancy dress competitions and a fabulous raffle with prizes donated by local businesses completed the event. Organised by Michelle Anderson, Julie Shaw and Avril Grattage, they said attendees travelled from as far away as Peterborough and South Wales to join in with the fun - raising a total of £4,042 in the process.
All proceeds from the event will go to charity 'Dedicated to Dachshunds with IVDD', which loans equipment to dachshunds with intervertebral disc disease (IVDD).
"It's been fabulous," said organiser Michelle. "So many people have commented about coming through Alderford and the lake.
"People travelled a long way to come here. There were hundreds of dachshunds, attendees-wise we have had just under 500.
"We are delighted, Dedicated to Dachshunds is a fabulous charity that deserves the money and that is what it is all about.
"So many people have made such an effort to come out, even though the weather this morning wasn't very good. It's been fabulous and everyone made a great effort to dress up.
"Everyone has loved the location and thought it was fabulous."
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