An MSP has been left paws-itively delighted after her beloved pooch took dwelling a prize at a latest awards ceremony.
Pam Duncan-Glancy, the Glasgow listing MSP who covers Rutherglen as a part of her space, was canvassing for canine votes lately on the Holyrood Canine of the 12 months contest on behalf of Tony, a four-year-old cockapoo.
Pam and her pet got here second within the competitors, simply whiskers behind the winner, Mabel, a one-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer, belonging to Christine Grahame, the Scottish Nationwide Social gathering MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale.
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Returning for the primary time since 2019, the fourth Holyrood Canine of the 12 months competitors was organised by The Kennel Membership and Canine Belief and noticed over a dozen canines entered.
The MSPs coming into the competitors campaigned exhausting, canvassing for votes from the general public earlier than assembly the knowledgeable judges to share their canine’s heroic deeds and acts of devotion.
Nonetheless in addition to being a enjoyable occasion for the politicians there was a extra severe facet too, because the occasion centered on selling accountable canine possession and ensuring that, alongside the fun of getting a canine, house owners recognise the duty they've to make sure that their pet is a optimistic member of the group and is ready to dwell a contented and wholesome life.
Moreover, the competitors inspired an open dialogue on canine welfare points, in addition to offering a chance for MSPs to fulfill with specialists to debate all points of the canine world.
Ms Duncan-Glancy advised Lanarkshire Stay: “It looks like my love for Tony is shared by so many different folks. Tony is honoured to have earned second place, particularly alongside Mabel, Ollie and Bluesy and they're all such pretty canines as nicely. He's over the moon I feel!”
The judging panel consisted of Owen Sharp, Canine Belief Chief Govt; Invoice Lambert, Well being, Welfare and Breeder Companies Govt at The Kennel Membership and Jeremy Balfour, the Scottish Conservative MSP for Lothian and 2019 winner.
Owen Sharp, Canine Belief Chief Govt added: “With the final Holyrood Canine of the 12 months happening in 2019, it's fantastic to be again in Edinburgh to have fun our canine companions.
"Shortlisting simply three is rarely straightforward and there's no doubt all of the canines are winners, however congratulations to Tony and Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP who stood out due to their particular bond. Thanks to all of the MSPs and their devoted canines for collaborating and for making this yr's occasion so memorable."
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In third place was Ollie, a Canine Belief rescue canine, accompanied by MSP Clare Adamson, Scottish Nationwide Social gathering MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw.
The competitors additionally had a winner determined solely from the general public vote which was Bluesy, a Greyhound, owned by MSP Mark Ruskell, Scottish Inexperienced Social gathering MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife.
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