Puppy Paradise: Care Home hosts ‘pawfect’ Dog Show!

Residents and staff at Strachan House care home in Edinburgh were delighted to welcome back furry friends for their annual dog show.

Residents at the home are all keen animal lovers and were delighted to host the dog show a yearly event in the home.  

Canine fans at Strachan House were on the edge of their seat as the winners in each category were announced.  Residents and staff joined in judging and couldn’t wait to see who won the award for best in show.

Daisy the beautiful Lhasa Apso won this prize but no one was left out with residents also giving away prizes for the waggiest tail, most perfect pedigree and best trick. 

Fran Fisher General Manager at the home, said: “Our residents all love animals, we have lots of visits from different therapy pets which always cause a great deal of excitement. 

“The dog show is absolute heaven for our canine-loving residents here, they absolutely love seeing all the different breeds and seeing which one comes out on top!”

Resident, Janet commented: “I have always been a huge fan of all sorts of different animals but these dogs are all just so wonderful.”

Janet even gave up her spot on the judging panel as she just loved them all so much!

Strachan House is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Strachan House provides nursing care, respite care and dementia nursing care for 83 residents. 

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davepickering

Edinburgh reporter and photographer

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