Animal Superstars!
A Competition raising funds for NGDR
Ruth Searle is raising money for animals in need through the animal characters in her books.
In partnership with charities SHUA Trust and Sanctuary – Safe Homes for Unwanted Animals – and – NGDR – National Great Dane Rescue – we’re running competitions to find the ‘Face’ of each animal character. In return for a donation directly to each charity, your beloved companion can become a superstar and feature in the book. Competition closes 31st July 2023.
Ruth Searle is a writer and artist who lived with her Great Dane Elsa, and her cats.
We’re looking for the ‘Face’ of the Great Dane featured in the first thriller in the series, ‘NO PLACE TO HIDE’. His name is Chester and he’s Daniel and Fay Kendrick’s family pet.
In return for a donation directly to NGDR, you can enter your companion for a chance to become a superstar and feature in future books in the series. We’re working with celebrity animal lovers to short list the five best photos. Those winners will receive a portrait created by Ruth, from their photograph. See Ruth’s art here. The overall winner will receive a prize worth £50, also featuring in exclusive publicity. PLUS, a portrait will be created from your photograph, along with a signed copy of the next book.
Competition
Send in one photo (max 1 megabyte) of your Great Dane, boy or girl, no prejudice on colour, with a short story (no more than 500 words) about your amazing dog’s character.
HOW TO ENTER
Step 2: Fill in the competition form here
Helping Great Danes in need – in memory of Elsa
I fell in love with Elsa when she was just five weeks old. She was the most beautiful little Blue Dane puppy I’d ever seen. I remember her gorgeous puppy smell, her soft, warm coat and those blue puppy eyes as they looked into mine. The breeder warned me she was the ‘runt’ of the litter and that her mother had accidently broken her little leg when she’d laid awkwardly on her – but I was hopelessly in love. She was to be my friend and companion and I just knew we were meant to be together. I couldn’t wait to see her again and three weeks later, I collected her and took her home. She met her adopted sister, Bonnie, a rescued Doberman, and her adopted cat sister, Sophie. They bonded straight away, and she was soon a very much-loved member of the family.
Elsa was the kindest, most gentle and loving dog you could ever meet. She had the most beautiful nature. She loved her walks in the country and we would often go to the beach. Elsa and Bonnie would play and run together along the sand, splashing through the waves.
Elsa had her own sofa at home and would often sleep with Sophie wrapped around her neck like a fluffy scarf. We had several other cats too, over the years, and they all loved to cuddle up to Elsa. She would lie stretched out on the sofa with her head on my lap and was such a big softie. Everyone who met her loved her.
I lost Bonnie first then Elsa a couple of years later. We had twelve wonderful years together before Elsa died of old age. She died peacefully in my arms hearing me tell her how much I loved her. I missed her so much and still do after all these years. She was such a beautiful soul. After she’d gone, my life had a giant Great Dane-shaped hole in it, yet I was reluctant to get another dog. Elsa and Bonnie were irreplaceable. So, I decided to start a pet-sitting service so I would always have a houseful of wonderful doggie friends. My life has always been shared with animals – and I still walk dogs and have my own four cats, rescued turkeys and hens.
Now, my first thriller has been published and the characters just had to include some family pets – a Great Dane, a Doberman and a cat (of course!). Then I had a brainwave – I could promote my book and help Great Danes in need by running a competition to find the ‘Face of Chester’, the character in the story. I hope you will enter your beloved pet and support NGDR in their vital work. All you have to do is make a donation and send us story and photo of your superstar Great Dane.
Thank you so much in advance, your kindness is truly appreciated!
Helping Great Danes in need – in memory of Elsa
By Ruth Searle
I fell in love with Elsa when she was just five weeks old. She was the most beautiful little Blue Dane puppy I’d ever seen. I remember her gorgeous puppy smell, her soft, warm coat and those blue puppy eyes as they looked into mine. The breeder warned me she was the ‘runt’ of the litter and that her mother had accidently broken her little leg when she’d laid awkwardly on her – but I was hopelessly in love. She was to be my friend and companion and I just knew we were meant to be together. I couldn’t wait to see her again and three weeks later, I collected her and took her home. She met her adopted sister, Bonnie, a rescued Doberman, and her adopted cat sister, Sophie. They bonded straight away, and she was soon a very much-loved member of the family.
Elsa was the kindest, most gentle and loving dog you could ever meet. She had the most beautiful nature. She loved her walks in the country and we would often go to the beach. Elsa and Bonnie would play and run together along the sand, splashing through the waves.
Elsa had her own sofa at home and would often sleep with Sophie wrapped around her neck like a fluffy scarf. We had several other cats too, over the years, and they all loved to cuddle up to Elsa. She would lie stretched out on the sofa with her head on my lap and was such a big softie. Everyone who met her loved her.
I lost Bonnie first then Elsa a couple of years later. We had twelve wonderful years together before Elsa died of old age. She died peacefully in my arms hearing me tell her how much I loved her. I missed her so much and still do after all these years. She was such a beautiful soul. After she’d gone, my life had a giant Great Dane-shaped hole in it, yet I was reluctant to get another dog. Elsa and Bonnie were irreplaceable. So, I decided to start a pet-sitting service so I would always have a houseful of wonderful doggie friends. My life has always been shared with animals – and I still walk dogs and have my own four cats, rescued turkeys and hens.
Now, my first thriller has been published and the characters just had to include some family pets – a Great Dane, a Doberman and a cat (of course!). Then I had a brainwave – I could promote my book and help Great Danes in need by running a competition to find the ‘Face of Chester’, the character in the story. I hope you will enter your beloved pet and support NGDR in their vital work. All you have to do is make a donation and send us story and photo of your superstar Great Dane.
Thank you so much in advance, your kindness is truly appreciated!
Competition Form
Please fill in the form below to enter the “Superstars” competition
Competition closes 31st July 2023
