Dog walk raises thousands for animal charities
The Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People are among the selected UK charities set to benefit from the funds raised.
A dog walk that took place across Europe has raised more than £35,000 for animal charities.
Agria Pet Insurance organised the annual fundraiser, which saw more than 18,500 dogs walked simultaneously across the UK, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Norway and Sweden.
In the UK event, some 800 dogs and their families walked the 4km circular around Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury, raising more than £10,000 for a selection of animal rescues.
As well as the Agria Dog Walk, families could also participate in an array of fun activities, including have-a-go-agility, bubble artistry and face painting.
Vicki Wentworth, CEO of Agria Pet Insurance, says: “It was very heart-warming to be surrounded by so many lovely dogs and their equally lovely families – some of which had travelled across the country to get involved and help raise funds for such fantastic causes. The teams involved pulled off such a wonderful day out, and to top it all off, we are so proud to confirm that it was a carbon-neutral event! We can’t wait to do it again in 2023!”
The Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People are among the selected UK charities set to benefit from the funds raised.
Iain Atkin from Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary commented: “We are delighted that Agria chose to support us with its Dog Walk this year. All funds raised will go directly towards helping us care for and rehome our animal.”
Darcy Power from Hearing Dogs For Deaf People said: “We had so much fun, and it was all for such a good cause! The money raised at the Agria Dog Walk will allow us to train more life-changing hearing dogs who help deaf children and adults to leave loneliness behind and reconnect with life.”
Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.
