DOG lovers are bring urged to share pictures of their furry friends enjoying visits to pubs ahead of a huge dog festival that is coming to Romsey next month.
Travel platform Dog Furiendly has teamed up with Dogstival to spearhead a photography project called “Pub's Best Friend” that invites people to submit snaps of dogs visiting pubs.
Dog owners are encouraged to share photos and stories of their dog at the pub using the hashtag #pubsbestfriend.
An exhibition of photos will be held at Dogstival, displaying shortlisted winners at the festival’s very own dog friendly pub, the Muddy Paws Tavern.
Dogstival, a festival dubbed 'Glastonbury for dogs', is taking place on June 4 and 5 at Broadlands Estate, in Hampshire.
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Adele Pember, founder of Dog Furiendly, said: “Canine visitors are becoming an asset to many pubs across the country, particularly throughout the recovery of the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing recession. We believe that man's best friend has been key to saving so many pubs after the number of dog owners increased to 12.5 million this year.
“The life of a dog is way too short, and many dogs will spend it waiting for their human to come home from work or the pub. On the other hand, dog owners are torn with guilt. Thankfully, the number of dog friendly places continues to be on the rise and more dog owners are including them in their visits to the pub.”
Festival organiser Richard Nowell said: “Dogstival is delighted to be partnering with Dog Furiendly for our Jubilee celebrations. The Muddy Paws Tavern will be the perfect place for dogs and owners to meet up for some great entertainment across the weekend.
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"The Pub's Best Friend competition will celebrate everything we love about the great British pub and we’re looking forward to all the photos on display to give things a real atmosphere.”
Submit your images via social media #pubsbestfriend. The closing date for submissions is Monday, May 23.
Tickets to Dogstival cost £15 per adult, £9 for children. Go to dogstival.co.uk/
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