Annual Springfield Dog Show

Turning Poo into Community Action

This year will mark the 3rd Annual Springfield Dog Show. It started in August 2021, just as we were coming out of the lockdowns and were able to spend time again in each other’s company.

The idea for the dog show grew out of frustration about the amount of dog poo in the community.

So we thought, let’s have a dog show and do something positive about poo.

The money raised from the show is used to fund dog poo dispensers and poo bags.

This year, Cllr Phyll Cullen had contributed some of the Brighter Boroughs to the upkeep. We have five dotted about Springfield and funds to provide two more in the Beech Hill area.

The dog show has become a real community minded affair. John Lenagan, Springfield Dog Walker did much of the organising she handled Bella and one of the firm favourites, Catch the Sausage was won by Barney. last year, seeking sponsorship and raffle prizes from local businesses.

This year’s dog show will take place on 26th July from 6pm on Gidlow Field/Buckley Street West. Watch out for posts on Facebook or posters in shops and / or community noticeboards to enter your darling doggies.

Lots of community members were complaining on Facebook that dog owners were not picking up after their dogs.

At the same time, a couple of members of the group were sitting in the parks talking with people about things that mattered to them and realised just how many people really love their dogs.

He was supported by an active group of dog lovers. All awards were sponsored by local businesses and it really was a lovely evening.

Fifteen-week-old Boo accompanied by Nicole won Cutest Puppy and Best in Show. Child Handler, aged under 8 was won by Isla for the way