Did you know your dog could give blood?

If your dog is fit and healthy, confident, enjoys meeting new people, between 1 and 8 years old and weighs more than 25kg he or she could be a lifesaver!

If you are interested in your dog donating, register your dog on the Pet BloodBank website and a member of the team will call you back to check the suitability of your dog becoming a donor.

From there, an appointment will be booked by our team. Let us know how you get on!

Join us for our Santa Paws Breakfast on Saturday 13th December from 9.30 — a Christmas breakfast especially for you and your furry friends!

Enjoy a festive morning filled with good food, Christmas cheer, and plenty of wagging tails.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment!

At the Puppy Dog Tails field between Borstal and Wouldham this normally runs on Saturdays 10-10.55am for pups up to 10kg. Lynda who owns Puppy Dog Tails is always in attendance along with her apprentices and there is a tuck shop with doggy ice cream for sale.

Suitable for any age, type or ability. This class may not be suitable for reactive dogs or pups. If this will be your first session, please contact Lynda prior to booking to organise a free 15 minute meet and greet.

You can contact Lynda by email at lynda@puppydogtails.co.uk or by phone or text on 07391 238023

The Second Chance Animal Rescue in Crockenhill is running a Christmas Grotto and fair for dogs to meet Santa Paws!

£6 per child or dog for a private Santa visit and gift

Plenty of photo opportunities

Tombolas, raffles, games, stalls and treats

Meet and feed some of our rescue animals

Turn up on the day for FREE for stalls/refreshments

Our festive four-legged friends are getting ready!

Join us for our Doggie Christmas Jumper Walk & Market — supporting Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance. Stalls for pooches and humans alike! Meet at 10.00 for a brisk walk to Joss Bay with our furry friends, and back to Botany for mulled wine & mince pies.

CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND IS BACK — BIGGER & MORE MAGICAL FOR 2025! Step into our enchanting Christmas Wonderland at Grove Ferry Inn, bursting with festive magic for the whole family! From Mrs Claus’s Donkey Experience and the Ice Castle Bar to Elf Workshops, Candy Shops, Gingerbread Houses and Santa’s Magical Grotto — it’s a full Christmas village brought to life.

And don’t forget Santa Paws! All our four-legged visitors can meet Santa Paws in his very own grotto — perfect for adorable festive photos!

Entries taken from 9.30am judging commences at 10.30am entry fee £2 per dog per class.

33 novelty classes in aid of Hounds for Heroes / Cinnamon Trust.

Best Pedigree Puppy * Best Yearling * Best Veteran * Best Crossbreed * Best Rescue * Best Utility * Best Working / Hounds * Best Pastoral * Best Toys * Best Gundogs * Best Terriers * Best Open * Best Crossbreed Puppy * Freja Memorial * Best Odd Brace * Most Appealing Eyes * Tia Memorial * Best Christmas Fancy Dress * Best Matching Brace * Best Short Coat * Best Long Coat * Most Handsome Dog * Most Pretty Bitch * Best Conditioned Dog * Best Conditioned Bitch * Waggiest Tail * Sweetest Expression * Best Christmas Decorated Lead/Dog Coat or Both * Best 6 legs * Cutest Couple * Mystery Class * Judge's Choice * Any Dog Not Won Anything

Best in Show * Reserve Best in Show * Best Puppy in Show * Best Veteran in Show * Best Rescue in Show * Dog of the Day

Come and watch some talented dogs show off their skills in our first pet dog trials. Then enjoy an afternoon of Christmas fun with festive doggy stalls, music, activities and a photographer. You can even meet our Shetland "reindeers"!

Please register your dog in advance to enter the trials on our Facebook Page.

Trials are from 9.30 - 12.00. The fayre is from 12.00 - 4.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE - NOW! Santa Paws is coming to town Bring your fur baby to meet Santa, and have their photo taken professionally by the Head Elf @katylizphotography ?? You will also receive a gift from Santa. The elves are working an extra long day to ensure that as many pooches as possible can see Santa! They have set up time slots on our website, so please take a look at your diary and book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. The last hour, 5-6pm, has been set aside for anxious and reactive dogs, as they too deserve to meet Santa. There will be food and drink on the day, and some of Santa's Helpers will have some stalls selling Christmas gifts. This year, we are raising monies for the wonderful @floofrescue2016 and @southeastdogrescue_rehome who are both fantastic charities who do a wonderful job

Great Dane Gatherings - Kent which has its own Facebook group strives to be a warm, welcoming community offering safe and fun playdates with kindness and respect to all members, join in and help make Kent a happier place for Great Danes!

The Second Chance Animal Rescue in Crockenhill is running a Christmas Grotto and fair for dogs to meet Santa Paws!

£6 per child or dog for a private Santa visit and gift

Plenty of photo opportunities

Tombolas, raffles, games, stalls and treats

Meet and feed some of our rescue animals

Turn up on the day for FREE for stalls/refreshments

You thought dog show season was over. Ho ho ho no! Join the indoor Christmas dog show, with 18 fun classes. With food and drinks available, photography and activities. Proceeds are going to Spirits Rest Dartford Horse and Animal Sanctuary.

Doors open at 10.30, first class 11.15. Entry to the hall by donation

Dogs welcome at Curzon Cinema Westgate Canterbury every Sunday! It's Doggy Day! Showing normally morning or early afternoon, check online for the latest information.

CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND IS BACK — BIGGER & MORE MAGICAL FOR 2025! Step into our enchanting Christmas Wonderland at Grove Ferry Inn, bursting with festive magic for the whole family! From Mrs Claus’s Donkey Experience and the Ice Castle Bar to Elf Workshops, Candy Shops, Gingerbread Houses and Santa’s Magical Grotto — it’s a full Christmas village brought to life.

And don’t forget Santa Paws! All our four-legged visitors can meet Santa Paws in his very own grotto — perfect for adorable festive photos!