Sadly, this year’s event which was due to take place on Sunday, July 12, had to be cancelled because of the coronavirus situation.
Instead the hospice held a virtual lockdown version which still gave proud owners a chance to show off their pets and raise vital money for teh hospice at the same time.
With the outdoor event not happening this year, we thought we would give you the chance to relive previous years with 15 pictures from the Hartlepool Mail archive.
1. Cute pair
Grace Bryson aged 10 with Betty at 2018's Dogs Big Day Out at Summerhill. Photo: Kevin Brady
2. Dog lovers out in force
Blustery conditions did not put off these dog owners supporting the event in 2015. Photo: JOE SPENCE
3. Big Dog's Day Out at Summerhill Country Park, Hartlepool, on Sunday, in aid of Alice House Hospice. Helen and Katherine Inch of Thornley with with ‘Flyn’ and ‘Bobby’
Helen and Katherine Inch of Thornley with their beloved dogs Flyn and Bobby at the event in 2018. Photo: Kevin Brady
4. Bulldog spirit
Also supporting the event in 2018 were Rhianna Ibrahim aged 12 (left) with Princess and seven-year-old Madeline Cranney with British bulldog Winston. Photo: Kevin Brady