Extraordinary animals and humans to be celebrated in virtual awards ceremony featuring Portsmouth performers

The Animal Star Awards, run by Emsworth animal-lover Mary Burgess, are set to be announced in an online event featuring entertainment and celebrity guests.

These awards, which have been running for a few years, celebrate the extraordinary things animals and humans do for each other.

Mary, owner of Pet Connect UK, said: ‘I’m so excited to be able to bring the awards to life once again albeit virtually on Sunday, March 28 to give recognition to the animals and humans alike that have done extraordinary things for one another.

‘We will also be announcing our Animal Star lockdown hero 2021 during the proceedings celebrating those that have gone over and beyond during the pandemic.

‘Since starting the awards in 2016 it has grown beyond all my expectations.’

From 6pm to 9pm on March 28, the virtual ceremony will feature entertainment from Portsmouth singer Rachael Hawnt, city-based drag act Miss G performed by Andrew Pearce, and many more.

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A raffle will be helping to raise much-needed funds for animal charities across the area.

Tickets are available at buytickets.at/petconnectuklimited1/479011 and cost £15 per household which includes entry to the raffle.

Tickets will give access to a private Facebook group which will be sent to attendees ahead of the event.

Mary also said her newest creation, the Pawsmouth Dog Awards, will go ahead in the summer and an announcement about date and venue is expected shortly.

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