Lifeboat Launched during Barmouth RNLI Dog show

From 1.30 pm owners arrived at the Lifeboat Station to enter their dogs of all sizes and in a variety of classes. Winners and runners up of each category received a certificate and rosette and the event was very ably adjudicated by Alice Whittle from Williams’ Veterinary practice, with certificates presented by Deputy Mayor of Barmouth, Phil Hill.

There was further excitement for everyone when the pagers sounded just after 2.00 pm and Barmouth Inshore Lifeboat the Craig Steadman was quickly launched after reports were received that a young girl with a bodyboard was missing near Barmouth Bay Caravan Park. Fortunately she was soon found safe and well by her anxious father and the boat returned to station by 2.25pm.

The dogs taking part, however, were not at all perturbed by the extra activity and behaved impeccably all afternoon. It was a great turnout and a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon.

‘Best in Show’ was awarded to Storm brought along by Issy Downing from Bangor who also won Best Dog with child.

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