Fun for All the Family at Remus Horse Sanctuary’s Dog Show and Family Fun Day – Sunday 6 July

Remus Horse Sanctuary will be throwing open its gates once again on Sunday 6 July 2025 for its ever-popular Novelty Dog Show and Family Fun Day, taking place from 1pm to 4pm. The Dog Show will begin at 1.30pm, with bookings taken from 1pm.

Visitors to the Sanctuary at Little Farm, Buttsbury, near Ingatestone, can enjoy a relaxed afternoon meeting the rescued animals, enjoying refreshments, browsing stalls and entertainment, and of course, taking part in the light-hearted fun of the dog show. Admission is £8 per adult and £6 for children, with free on-site parking and full disabled access. Dogs on leads are very welcome.

This much-loved event offers an afternoon packed with activities for all ages, including:

• Novelty Dog Show with fun classes such as Bad Hair Day and Best Sausage Catcher, as well as the more heartfelt Dogs with a Disability and the ever-popular Best in Show.
• Rosettes for 1st-6th place in each class, with entry just £2 per class.
• Children’s entertainer, bouncy castle and face-painting.
• Live music, and sing-along entertainment.
• Delicious refreshments, tombola, raffle, and a wide variety of stalls.

Cream Teas, including entry, can be pre-booked for £16 per person – perfect for a summer treat.

The Sanctuary’s Open Days are a vital part of its fundraising, helping to support the ongoing care of over 100 rescued animals. As the Sanctuary is located on greenbelt land, it can only open to the public a limited number of times each year, making each event all the more special.

Sue Burton, Founder of Remus Horse Sanctuary, said: “Our novelty dog shows add something really special to our Open Days, and they’re always a hit with visitors. It’s a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a fun afternoon, meet our animals, and find out more about our work in a relaxed and welcoming setting.”

To book tickets for the Open Day and Dog Show, visit: www.remussanctuary.org/events/open-day-at-the-sanctuary-july.

To sponsor a dog class – ideal for local businesses – please contact: fundraising@remussanctuary.org.

More details are available at www.remussanctuary.org, on the Remus Horse Sanctuary Facebook page, or by calling Sue Burton on 01277 356191.