Stars turn out for Wetnose/Burgess Awards 2011

Stars turn out for Wetnose/Burgess Animal Awards 2011



Blue the border collie was locked up in a shed for eight years and needed £5,000 of operations due to years of abuse, he won the UK’s Best Rescue Pet Competition run by the Sunday Express his award was presented by Stuart Winter Environmental Editor of the Newspaper.



He was honoured by Wetnose Animal Aid at their awards in London on Friday before a galaxy of stars including Brian May from Queen, TV presenter Anthea Turner and actor Martin Clunes. Blue’s mouth and gums were full of splinters and metal staples after spending his days scratching the floor and banging his head desperately trying to escape.



Actor Peter Egan fought back tears as he read out Blue’s story. The eight year old animal was rescued by dog lover Karen Branthwaite of Addlestone, Surrey.



Another story was read out by Actress Sheila Reid from Benidorm about Penny who was caught in a snare while giving birth to her puppies, not a dry eye in the house. Penny who was there with Wendy Turner and her owner Ellen Stevens was a little star.



Awards were given to 6 rescue centres from Hedgehogs, Cats, Rabbits, Horses with Boon Lott Elephants, Ace from Egypt and a special Life Time Achievement award for Virginia McKenna for her years of dedicated hard work. There was also 2 Hero Awards for the Police Dog of the Year which was Jasper and Cain and for 2 National Patrol Dogs Bren and Lucy for the brave work they do at our airports as well.



Brian May and Virginia McKenna gave 2 powerful and awesome speeches which got a standing ovation, a magical day for both animal rescue centres and the people who give these animals a second chance.



Gavin and Andrea set up Wetnose after running there own dog rescue centre for 12 years, we raise funds to give to the smaller centres around the uk and Abroad. Donations always welcome to help those in need.



www.wetnoseanimalaid.com or E:wetnose@btinternet.com