Dogs and their owners and friends gathered in Paddington Rec for the annual Animal Welfare & Dog Show.

Now in its second year, the event on Saturday (October 1) was attended by Westminster's mayor, Cllr Hamza Taouzzale, the leader of Westminster City Council, Cllr Adam Hug, and the council's animal welfare champion, Jessica Toale.

The event saw 60 dogs and pups an opportunity to compete in eight categories including Waggiest Tails and Dog The Judge Would Most Like To Take Home.

During the day dogs were microchipped for free and owners and handlers were offered free advice on health and welfare.

Natasha Blair's white Coton de Tulear, Poppy, took away three rosettes from the eight scheduled events.

The event was sponsored by Metro Bank and Platinum foods and was supported by the Kensal Green-based Mayhew animal charity, Streetvet and the Cinnamon Trust.

Any local residents wanting to help next year should get in touch by emailing animalwelfare@westminster.gov.uk