‘Nosey’ pup Ruby competes for coveted Tralee crown

Ruby’s proprietor Jules Feist from Tamlaght commented that she by no means concept her “nosey” pup would get thus far within the pageant however is extremely joyful together with her luck thus far.

“I think it’s great,” stated Jules, noting that there have been round 1,500 entries for the contest: “I didn’t think Ruby would get down to the final 32 and when they shortlisted the final three for Fermanagh I thought the other two dogs would beat her. I was really surprised.”

Jules defined that the Nose of Tralee is a countrywide pageant subsidized by means of Pet Sitters Ireland, Tesco and David McAuley Photography: “It’s over the whole of Ireland and then what they do is they invite anybody to take part, any pet that has a nose basically, there’s a pig, there’s a couple of cats in there and originally there were some rabbits competing to become the Nose of Tralee, the national champion sort of speak. The final is between 32 animals, for the 32 regions.”

The vote casting is now open for the general, and votes may also be positioned on-line by way of the Pet Sitters Ireland web page up till August 25. The animal that receives probably the most votes will turn into the Nose of Tralee for the yr and in addition wins a unique prize package deal.

Describing her pup, Jules stated: “Ruby is a real character, she’s very nosey, I know it’s not based on the nosiness but she is very inquisitive. She brings life to everybody and she’s a poser, as soon as anyone gets a camera out she’s there.”

Ruby got here to Jules and her circle of relatives as a seven month previous pet. “She was at a house and they didn’t want her anymore so we took her on. She’s brought everyone to life even our old dog is running around like a puppy now.”