PRIDE POOCH 2008 - THE WINNERS

After months of wading through photos of puppys, we can now reveal the winners of Pride Pooch 2008!

Anthony Jones & Macy Astoria

The Winner
Anthony Jones with Macy Astoria

Proud winner of a night's stay at Malmaison Manchester on Friday 15 August 2008 with her owner along with a doggy hamper and a parade along Canal Street on Saturday 16 August followed by a photoshoot outside Malmaison Manchester at 12.30pm.

She is 18 months old, very lively and energetic. She loves people and other dogs, lives with her 2 Daddies and little brother Staten (Dacshund) who spoil her rotten. Her best friend is Nessie (Old English Sheepdog) who mothers her.

Joanna Jardine & TroubadourSecond Place
Joanna Jardine with Troubadour

Winner of a doggy hamper.

He’s a sweet lad of approx 13 who’s been proudly camp all his life and deserves the chance to flaunt it!

Gayle & Douglas WilliamThird Place
Gayle & Douglas William

Winner of a doggy hamper.

Dapper Douglas William dressed to impress, Brighton Pride 2006, cocker spaniel Doug is dedicated to his sister Martha and mum!

Thank you to all our entrants and to our seven other finalists and, finally, a big thank you to our sponsor, Malmaison Manchester, without whom the competition would not have been possible.

Malmaison is one of the most pet friendly hotels in the country, let alone Manchester! He loves you, you adore him, bring him with you and enjoy Mal life together. Your faithful sidekick gets his very own dinner bowl and basket to relax in!

Malmasion Manchester, has a red and black décor, we think it’s reminiscent of the Moulin Rouge. It’s certainly stylish, whatever colour you’re hoping to paint the town. With stunning rooms and suites, Mal Manchester is perfect for a luxury city break. We offer elegant rooms and opulent suites, a fabulous bar and classy brasserie. www.malmaison.com

The Finalists

Chris Wyatt & LilyChris Wyatt & Lily

Lily a proud Pomeranian is, perchance, the perfect pooch to parade passionately as Princess for Pride.

 


 

Eve Rayner & SaffyEve Rayner & Saffy

Saffron should win because she believes she is a princess, even now she is 10 and has a heart problem she is full of spirit. 

 


 

Jennifer Ray & CocoJennifer Ray & Coco

This is coco she is a one and a half year old long coat Chihuahua she would love to be crowned Manchester's pride pooch of 2008 to get lots of attention from the ladies!!!


 

Linda Smylie & DarcyLinda Smylie & Darcy

My name is Darcy I am a PRIDE pug. 

I am comin' to the parade to strut my STUFF... xxx

 

Carley Jones & PebblesCarley Jones & Pebbles

She’s the most adorable dog I've ever known, bursting with pride and personality, but best of all she’s as camp as they come...

 

 

Collette Collier & PippaCollette Collier & Pippa
Pippa is named after my cousin Phil (pip) who had a Westie who he adored.  He past away in Aug 2006 just after the Pride weekend.  He was HIV+ for 10 years.  Whilst he was ill I looked after his dog and when he passed away the dog went to live with his mum & dad. So I decided that I just had to get one. I really associate her with him and adore her to bits, she’s such a character.

Toni Brown & DieselToni Brown & Diesel

Diesel is the campest dog in Manchester who adores dressing up and will always be the centre of attention! 

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