Pets compete at Westminster's annual Animal Welfare and Dog Show

Now in its second year, the event on Saturday (October 1) was attended by Westminster's mayor, Cllr Hamza Taouzzale, the leader of Westminster City Council, Cllr Adam Hug, and the council's animal welfare champion, Jessica Toale.

Westminster's mayor Cllr Hamza Taouzzale with a pup at the annual Animal Welfare & Dog Show (Image: Westminster Council)

The event saw 60 dogs and pups an opportunity to compete in eight categories including Waggiest Tails and Dog The Judge Would Most Like To Take Home.

During the day dogs were microchipped for free and owners and handlers were offered free advice on health and welfare.

A dog and handler at Paddington Rec's annual Animal Welfare & Dog Show (Image: WCC)

Natasha Blair's white Coton de Tulear, Poppy, took away three rosettes from the eight scheduled events.

The event was sponsored by Metro Bank and Platinum foods and was supported by the Kensal Green-based Mayhew animal charity, Streetvet and the Cinnamon Trust.

Judges, including Westminster mayor, Cllr Hamza Taouzzale, had a tough job to do at the Animal Welfare & Dog Show (Image: WCC)

Any local residents wanting to help next year should get in touch by emailing animalwelfare@westminster.gov.uk