Born Free Foundation - Keep Wildlife in the Wild

Celebrities including Brian May, Martin Clunes, Lorraine Chase, and John Altman, played second fiddle to those at the event who have gone over and above the call of duty to rescue less fortunate animals, and of course a host of saved animals and pets including dogs, donkeys and rabbits.

Founded by not-for-profit organisation Wetnose Animal Aid, the annual star-studded Wetnose Burgess Rescue Awards recognises the valuable and tireless work of small, independent rescue centres that help abandoned animals in the UK and overseas. The event also seeks to raise awareness of the fantastic job centres do in rescuing, caring for and re-homing thousands of unwanted and abandoned animals, whilst honouring the hardworking individuals who devote their time to helping thousands of animals in need.

Brian May said he was honoured to be a part of the Wetnose Burgess Awards ceremony and to be there to invite Virginia McKenna, OBE onto the stage to present her with a lifetime achievement award for her work with The Born Free Foundation.