Come On You Barkers!

Do you own the country’s most brilliant barker? Now here’s your chance to show the world that your Rover is simply the best, by nominating your very own hairy beast for a Dogs Trust Honours Award.

This year, those without a dog can take part too by nominating their favourite famous dog – from stars of the small screen to pop star’s pooches – for the Celebrity Canine award.

The Dogs Trust Honours are a world away from the primp and preen of the competitive dog show world, celebrating instead the unique bond between person and dog. Can your dog do an amazing trick, has he turned your life around, did he save a life, has he the heart of a lion, or the brain of a canine Einstein? Dogs Trust wants to hear all about it.

Nominate him now for any of these awards:

• The Sun Hero Dog – the award for acts(s) of barksome bravery
• Golden Oldie – the award for any special dog over 7 years old
• Dogged Devotion – the award for dogs who provide emotional support
• Celebrity Canine – for dogs in the public eye
• Dog Star in the Making – the award for talented pet dogs

Award winners and their owners will be invited to attend the glamorous, star-studded Dogs Trust Honours evening at London’s Jasmine Studios on 3rd June 2010. The winning dogs will also be snapped by renowned photographer Dan Burn-Forti for a gallery exhibition on the night.

Clarissa Baldwin, Dogs Trust Chief Executive, explains; “Whether you love Lurchers or are simply dotty about Dalmatians, the one thing upon which all dog owners agree is that their dog is the greatest! Our awards celebrate the very special things which dogs give us, and I don’t just mean the chewed slippers. Let’s rejoice in all things canine and give our hirsute heroes the recognition they deserve.”

To nominate your dog click here or send your dog’s details, story and high res photo to awards@dogstrust.org.uk . You may also nominate via letter to Dogs Trust Honours, 17 Wakley Street, London EC1V 7RQ.

To support the ongoining work of the Dogs Trust give a regular donation from your pay.