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600 safely vaccinated pets join together in beauty competition

(VAN) Pet Perfect Pet Festival is an opportunity for young animal lovers in Ho Chi Minh City to exchange and share their experiences in caring for and preventing diseases for pets.
Owner Tran Hai Duy and  his baby Bom won first prize in the Dog Fashion Contest. Photo: Tran Phi.

Owner Tran Hai Duy and  his baby Bom won first prize in the Dog Fashion Contest. Photo: Tran Phi.

On November 25 and 26, the first "Pet Perfect" Festival was held at Suoi Tien Cultural Tourism Area. The event attracted about 600 pets of diverse species such as Poodle dogs, Pug dogs, British long-haired cats, Scottish Fold cats, Hamsters, New Zealand white rabbits...

The "Pet Perfect" Festival includes 4 contests, including: Healthy and beautiful pet cat contest and puppy fashion contest taking place on November 25. The healthy and beautiful puppy and pet fashion contest takes place on November 26. Total prize is nearly VND 20 million.

According to the Organizing Committee, each member registering for the contest will pay a fee of VND 49,000, and the total amount collected will be donated to funds and centers for raising orphaned dogs and cats. In particular, the condition for pets to participate in the competition is to be fully vaccinated and certified, to ensure safety for players and visitors.

Pets participating in the competition must be vaccinated and have vaccination records to ensure safety. Photo: Tran Phi.

Pets participating in the competition must be vaccinated and have vaccination records to ensure safety. Photo: Tran Phi.

Speaking at the opening of the festival, the Deputy General Director of Suoi Tien Cultural Tourism, Ms. Bui Thi To Trinh shared, "Pet Perfect" Festival is organized to spread the message of love for animals, regardless of their origin and also brings pets and owners a useful playground, giving visitors a trip full of unexpected experiences.

In particular, the event also has a humanitarian meaning through creating a donation fund for an animal aid station to help stray, sick, and abandoned dogs and cats.

Besides the competitions, the Organizing Committee also organizes exhibitions of hamster and rabbit breeds, artistic performances of circus and variety shows, and professional pet training performances. There are also pet spa, free health check-ups and services specifically for dogs and cats.

Author: Tran Phi

Translated by Bao Ngoc

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