The second @rescuedogsofLondon Christmas Jumper Parade filled central London with festive magic last Saturday!
More than 150 dogs — rescues and their friends — strutted down The Mall towards Buckingham Palace, all dressed in their brightest Christmas jumpers. Every wag, sparkle and silly sweater helped raise support for two incredible shelters: Harbin Slaughterhouse Survivors and Z.E.M. Rescue
This huge turnout is more than just a parade — it’s a celebration of second chances, and a reminder of the thousands of dogs who will spend another Christmas in a shelter, and the many more still surviving on the streets. On Saturday, we walked for them too.
Huge gratitude to Rescue Champion Sponsor, Furbo and Community Care Sponsor, Virtue Vets for supporting our event.
✨ Competition prizes for Best Christmas Jumpers were kindly donated by:
Wisdom Panel – Knowing your pet’s genetic makeup allows you to customise care.
James & Ella – Premium freeze-dried raw dog food
The Distinguished Dog Company – Accessories for Dogs and their Lovers
Make a Change Charms – Handmade charms and faux pearl necklaces for dogs and their humans
Mutha Puppa! – Not just a Pet Shop. We rescue dogs.
🎁 Golden Ticket Draw prizes donated by:
• Raven Imagery award-winning photography by Andrew
• DogsDogsCatsDogs teeny original watercolour illustrations by Alice
• @HoneysRealDogFood a bundle of raw food
• @Goodwoof a pair ot tickets for the dog event like no other
• @Furbo the smartest AI pet camera
• @Pawtiqe Soulful, award-winning dog photography inspired by London architecture by Elena
• @PetPortraitIllustration contemporary custom pet portrait illustration by Chloe
🍪 Festive treats for our dogs were donated by:
• @BeautifulJoes – Natural, dried dog treats helping dogs in need
• @JamesandElla – Air-Dried Turkey & Cranberry Treats
• @Denzels – Gingerbread soft-baked bars
Thank you to everyone who came, cheered, donated and dressed up — you made Christmas come early for so many. ❤️🐾
Rescue Dogs of London and Friends is a passion project for Teresa and myself. The meet-ups serves the purpose of giving rescue dogs a chance to meet up. We are a breed of our own – we are the Second Chancers.
