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20 May, 2022

Palm Cove Dog Show A Charitable Success

ON Sunday morning, May 15, the voice of Daryl O’Reilly (MC of the day) rung out from the Palm Cove Tavern as he announced the next winner of the Palm Cove Dog Show.


Annie Gillow with Cathy Dancek and participant
Annie Gillow with Cathy Dancek and participant

The crowd went wild with each competition; the sun was shining, the BBQ was cooking, and coffee was brewing. The audience got to enjoy a delicious meal, raffles and prizes. 

Palm Cove dog owners got to have an entertaining afternoon with their beloved pets while also supporting the Young Animal Protection Society (YAPS) with funds to support their work in rescuing dogs around FNQ. 

Local businesses all pitched, together with the organisational skills of Rhonda Henderson and the gentle persuasion of Rosaleigh Burgess, who ensured the show flowed and doggies were where they needed to be. 

(L-R) Organiser Rhonda Henderson, Judge Annie Gillow and Carol from YAPS
(L-R) Organiser Rhonda Henderson, Judge Annie Gillow and Carol from YAPS

Judges Annie Gillow and Carole O’Reilly were put under enormous pressure with 65 dogs and 35 rescued dogs competing and their dog owners putting in maximum effort to have them and their pups looking their best.

The fundraising efforts paid off with a total of $3,750 raised; the cheque has been handed over to YAPS to continue their labour of rescuing abandoned dogs in FNQ and helping them find their forever home.

Organiser Rhonda Henderson said the event was a great success. 

“We raised $3,750, and the YAPS volunteers were very excited,” Ms Henderson said. 

“The overall fancy dress winners were Kobe and Eileen and their dogs Dotti and Black Betty. 

“I want to congratulate the Palm Cove Tavern for their service. 

Judges Carole O’Reilly and Annie Gillow
Judges Carole O’Reilly and Annie Gillow

“The Palm Cove Tavern was dog-friendly, it looked beautiful, they cooked breakfast and donated all the funds to YAPS, all the dogs were well-behaved, and it was fantastic; we hope we can hold the event there again.” 

The organisers of the PC Dog Show want to thank their sponsors, Palm Cove Car Rental, Vivid Cleaning Solutions, the Palm Cove Tavern, Elysium Collection, RE/MAX, Petstock, Marlin Waters Beach Front Apartments and Do Drop In, for their support. 

“The show was a huge success, and everybody is looking forward to the next one,” Ms Henderson said.  

Owner Dog Lookalike winner Julie Ginger and her poodle
Owner Dog Lookalike winner Julie Ginger and her poodle
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