Dog events cancelled due to heatwave – Newbury Today

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National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT) and Guide Dogs have cancelled events on Saturday and Sunday for the health and safety of pet pooches.
Shaw House, Newbury will be holdig its summer fair on Sunday from 11am to 4pm, but one of the highlights of the day will not be taking place.
NAWT took the decision earlier this week to cancel the dog show, which would normally take place, due to the ongoing hot weather.
Posting on social media the trust said: “We have decided to cancel the dog show we were hosting at the Shaw House Summer Fair this Sunday 17th July, on the grounds of welfare for dogs and our volunteers.
“With the temperature expected to reach over 30 degrees, we’d like to remind our followers to be vigilant in keeping your dogs cool in this hot weather.”
Visitors to Shaw House can still enjoy refreshments, stalls and children’s entertainment, including Mr Muddle the Magician.
The Guide Dogs Family Fun Day event that was due to take place at Burghfield Common on Saturday has also been cancelled, but organisers hope to run the event later in the year.
A statement from the organisers said: “POSTPONED… We are very sorry to inform you that due to the weather warning for extreme heat on Saturday and concern for dogs and people, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our Open Day until September. We will be agreeing a new date this week and will update the event in the next couple of days. For now, keep safe in the heat and we hope to see you all in September.”
As temperatures soar, Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is offering top tips to help owners make sure dogs can stay safe and happy in the sun and keep cool.
The charity is advising dog owners how they can keep their canine companions cool – indoors as well as outdoors – and prevent them from overheating as the days get hotter.
Know the early signs of heatstroke which include panting, difficulty breathing, tiredness, less keen to play, drooling and vomiting, and take immediate action.
If you spot these signs –

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