Film - Animal Awards 2010
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At 3.30 pm on the 3rd March, 2010 in Central London, there was a glorious array of Stars, but none shone brighter than those who were to receive the prestigious Wetnose Animal Awards. Fourteen animal rescue groups were to be honoured for their devotion and tireless effort in rescuing and protecting animal species by Wetnose Animal Aid with the assistance of a dazzling line up of celebrities. Three RAF service dogs with their 5 handlers were to receive a special award for bravery.
Winners and presenters of the individual awards: * Safe Haven for Donkeys in Israel award presented by Right Honourable MP, Anne Widdicombe to Lucy Fensum * Sussex Paws Rescue award presented by Roger Mugford to Stacey McSpirit and Sheila who have been rescuing animals for 32 years * Animals at Risk award presented by Lorraine Chase to Maggie and Peter Morrison * Willows Animal Sanctuary award presented by Russell Floyd and Gary Webster to Kate Robinson * Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary award presented by Nicola Duffett to Fiona Oakes, who is a keen runner covering 100 miles a week and has also, entered the London Marathon. * Animals in Need (animal casualties, domestic and wildlife) Northampton awarded presented by Lester Middlehurst to Roy Marriot. * Dartmoor Pony Training Centre Best Training Workshop award presented by John Altman to Natalie Torr * Farm Animal Sanctuary, Worcester the award was to be presented by Joanna Lumley who was unable to be there but sent a very charming message in her absence. However Susan Jameson stepped in to present the award to Jan Taylor. * Pussycat Lodge in Brentwood award presented by Gary Webster and Ingrid Tarrant to Jacqui Duly * Home and Away Animal Welfare (Sri Lanka) award presented by Sylvia Tidy-Harris to Janice Down * Borneo Orangutans Survival welfare achievement award presented by Nick Knowles to Grainne McEntee * Elephants for Africa conservation achievement awarded presented by Caroline Langrishe to Nick Knowles on behalf of Dr Kate Evans * Animal Kingdom in Philippines (who are responsible for stopping illegal slaughter of dogs over there) award presented by Clarissa Baldwin CEO of the Dogs Trust to owner of Sweet Charles Wartenburg. * The Horse Refuge Sanctuary (home to Europes tallest Shire Duke) and facing a 6 week eviction order if £500,000 cannot be raised. The award presented by Jenny Seagrove to Sara Tuppen * RAF service dogs, Billie, the Springer spaniel working in arms and explosives and recently returned from Iraq, Kubo the German shepherd who originated from the Czech republic working as a police dog, Duke spaniel X working in vehicle search and their 5 proud handlers received the Special Award for bravery.