A paw-pular dog show in Suffolk has raised more than £70,000 to provide vital care to thousands living with a progressive or life-limiting illness.

The Suffolk Dog Day returned once again, with hundreds of dogs and their owners descending on Helmingham Hall near Stowmarket.

Taking place on Sunday, September 8, the event, hosted by St Elizabeth Hospice, featured a range of dog classes, dog agility and scurry activities as well as over 50 stalls catering for dogs.

Suffolk Dog Day 2024 returned on September 8Suffolk Dog Day 2024 returned on September 8 (Image: Robyn Fayers Photography)

Hundreds of dogs took partHundreds of dogs took part (Image: Robyn Fayers Photography)

There was also Crufts' style competitions, children's entertainment and food and drink for people to enjoy.

The dog day raised over £70,000 for St Elizabeth Hospice.

James Fox-Golding, events and challenges manager at St Elizabeth Hospice, said: "We have had a fantastic time at this year’s Suffolk Dog Day.

Hundreds of dogs took partHundreds of dogs took part (Image: Robyn Fayers Photography)

Hundreds of dogs took partHundreds of dogs took part (Image: Robyn Fayers Photography)

"There have been lots of smiling faces and wagging tails, as the community has joined with the hospice to share our love for our four-legged friends and to support the charity too. 

"Congratulations to all the show winners and to all who took part.

"A massive ‘thank you’ to all the wonderful volunteers and stallholders, who supported Suffolk Dog Day this year and who helped make the event possible.

Helen Bone and her dog MurphyHelen Bone and her dog Murphy (Image: Robyn Fayers Photography)

Hundreds of dogs took part throughout the dayHundreds of dogs took part throughout the day (Image: Robyn Fayers Photography)

"Every penny raised really will make a difference to the hospice’s services."

Helen Bone, who won Supreme Best in Show with her Border Collie dog Murphy, said: "We’ve had a fantastic day and it feels absolutely amazing to win! Murphy is a great dog and has performed so well."

Another of St Elizabeth Hospice's shows, Classics at Glemham, held earlier this month, was also a popular hit, raising more than £20,000 for the charity which cares for more than 4,000 people.

Hundreds of dogs took part throughout the dayHundreds of dogs took part throughout the day (Image: Robyn Fayers Photography)

Hundreds of dogs took part throughout the dayHundreds of dogs took part throughout the day (Image: Robyn Fayers Photography)