Start bidding and help raise cash

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DOGS Trust Glasgow is offering people the chance to get their paws on authentic celebrity merchandise and help Scotland’s abandoned dogs at the same time.

The charity is holding a fundraising ball on June 14 and has opened pre-event bids on its celebrity item auction.

Up for grabs are:

1 James Bond 007 Goldfinger DVD signed by Sean Connery.

2 33rd Ryder Cup team photograph signed by Sam Torrence.

3 Leona Lewis CD album signed by Leona Lewis.

4 Original Donovan Greatest Hits 1969 album signed by Donovan.

5 Official Brazil T-shirt signed by Pele.

6 Rod Stewart CD Gold Disc The Very Best Of finished in 24-carat gold and signed by Rod Stewart.

7 Original David Bowie LP album, Diamond Dogs 1974.

8 Dolphin and whale-watching experience package for four people.

9 Top to Toe Pamper spa experience for two people.

The live auction will take place at the Dogs Trust Glasgow Ball on Saturday, June 14, at Glasgow Marriott Hotel.

Bids are open now and the final highest bid on the night will win. Pre-event bidding ceases at 4pm on Friday, June 13. The highest bidder for each lot will be notified that their bids will be taken to the live auction.

If you want to make sure you are not outbid on the night or if you would like to simply attend and support the charity, tickets for the event are £55 a person or £495 for a table of 10 guests. The evening includes a four-course meal and live ceilidh band.

To place your bid or to book tickets, contact Victoria Kelly on 0141 773 5141, or e-mail victoria.kelly@dogstrust.org.uk

Dogs Trust Glasgow looks after about 1,100 dogs a year and receives no Government funding. Proceeds from the auction will help provide the highest standards of care for the dogs at the Uddingston centre, which opened in October, 2006.

Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and cares for more than 16,000 dogs a year through its network of 17 rehoming centres across the country.