Cat lovers will unite for a purr-fect day this weekend (September 154), hosted by Thomas MBE, with a wide array of features for all ages
The event promises to be an inspiring and educational experience, featuring a variety of interactive exhibits designed to empower visitors to be the best cat owners they can be.
So ahead of the The Cat Show Live at Birmingham’s NEC on Saturday, we’ve decided to take a look back at another brilliant pet show. Of course, it’s Birmingham - and the world’s - biggest dog show: Crufts!
Thousands of dog lovers attended the event at Birmingham's NEC back in March this year, and the competition’s Best in Show winner was confirmed this year as Viking, the Australian Shepherd, with handler Melanie Raymond from Solihull.
Jack Russell Terrier, Zen, came in second place with his handlers Kao Miichi and Hiroshi Tsukuki.
The Best in Show event saw the seven finalists competing to win the big prize. Here are some brilliant photos from the 2024 Crufts event in Birmingham.
1. Winner of Best in Show, the Australian Shepherd, "Viking" with handler Melanie Raymond and runner-up, the Jack Russell, "Zen" with handler Hiroshi Tsuyuki pose for photographs at the trophy presentation for the Best in Show event on the final day of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre
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2. Zen (Ch Original Master's Voice Lovesong Monamour), a Jack Russell Terrier, aged nine, co-owned by Hiroshi Tsuyuki and Kao Michi from Japan wins Reserve Best In Show during Crufts 2024 at NEC Arena on on March 10, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers - a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night
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3. Melanie Raymond and Viking (Ch Brighttouch Drift The Line Through Dialynne), an Australian Shepherd, aged three, co-owned by Melanie Raymond, John Shaw and Kerry Kirtley from Solihull, Birmingham win Best in Show during Crufts 2024 at NEC Arena on March 10, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers - a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show
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4. Viking (Ch Brighttouch Drift The Line Through Dialynne), an Australian Shepherd, aged three, co-owned by Melanie Raymond, John Shaw and Kerry Kirtley from Solihull, Birmingham wins Best in Show during Crufts 2024 at NEC Arena on March 10, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers - a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night
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