Moate's Mella makes fetching bid for Nose of Tralee

Moate native pooch Mella has made a fetching bid to become the Westmeath Nose of Tralee.

Mella is a friendly seven-month-old Labrador Retriever cross.

Her owner Clodagh believes Mella is a worthy Nose of Tralee as she supported her through some of her toughest moments.

"Mella supported me through a hard time in March when I had to put my King Charles Harry to sleep, and also in leaving a relationship that I couldn't stay in.

"She is very friendly, loves people, and loves dogs as well - this is why I think she be a good nose."

The Nose of Tralee is Ireland’s largest pet competition that is open to all types of pets. 2025 is the 12th year of the competition and each year more and more people from all over Ireland take part in a bid to win the title of Nose of Tralee.

The competition is open to pet owners in all 32 counties of Ireland and all pets are welcome – dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, horses etc.

Voting for the Nose of Tralee ends at midnight on Sunday, June 29, and you can vote once every 24 hours.

To vote for Mella, go to: https://www.petsittersireland.com/nose-2025/?sre=or6ZoLclVG8vwf6