Bath Cats and Dogs Home is welcoming dog fans and walkers to participate in their thirteenth yearly Wag Walk occasion on Sunday 3rd September.
Taking part in the Wag Walk occasion | Photo thanks to Bath Cats & Dogs Home
The Wag Walk is Bath’s most significant sponsored dog walk, with almost 90 dogs participating in 2015.
It intends to raise £8,000 for the care of undesirable cats and dogs at the animal rescue centre.
The occasion is supported by television veterinarian, Dr James Greenwood who will be participating in the occasion together with his rescue Labrador, Dolly.
Dr Greenwood said: “I am thrilled to be supporting the Wag Walk occasion in help of Bath Cats and Dogs Home this September together with my dog, Dolly.
“I have absolutely nothing however appreciation for the amazing animal well-being work offered by the Home as they do a terrific job of saving and taking care of cats and dogs, however likewise restore their health and behaviour to get them all set to be securely rehomed.
“Join me on the Wag Walk if you can and let’s help to raise funds to care for vulnerable rescue pets who need all the support we can give.”
Anyone who registers for Wag Walk will be participated in a Prize Draw to win a copy of Dr James Greenwood’s brand-new book called ‘For The Love of Animals.’
Places are up for grabs now for Wag Walk and you can sign up here prior to midnight on Thursday 31st August.
There are likewise rewards for leading Wag Walk fundraising events, consisting of a copy of Dr James Greenwood’s book ‘For The Love of Animals’ and the winner will have their book signed by Dr Greenwood at the occasion.
Other rewards consist of a Top Fundraiser lead cover and reward products for the winner’s goody bags.
Registration expenses £15 per dog and £5 for extra dogs or walkers without a dog.
All doggy entrants will receive a customised sponsorship form and every pound raised will help offer look after susceptible rescue animals in requirement.
Starting from the rescue centre in Claverton Down, there are 2 walking paths throughout the countryside, consisting of the National Trust Bath Skyline.
There is an option of a 2-mile flat path remaining near the Home or a 5-mile path with more tough surface.
All dogs who participate will receive a dog-friendly goody bag and a ‘Wag Walk’ doggie bandanna to endure the walk and take home as a keepsake of the day.
The walk completes back in case field at Bath Cats and Dogs Home, where dogs and their owners can fulfill likeminded buddies and gather their goody bags.
Some drink stalls will be available consisting of Cafe2U plus other stalls such as South West Dog Skills.
Rachel Jones, CEO at Bath Cats and Dogs Home said: “We like seeing many of our rescue dogs return for the Wag Walk each year in addition to numerous other regional dogs and their owners having a good time in the Bath countryside while raising money for the animals in our care.
“Every animal deserves a healthy, happy life and every step of our rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming process relies on donations from our wonderful community so any sponsorship you’re able to raise is much appreciated. Please join us at Wag Walk for a fun day out for all.”
Richard Corp who embraced, Odey, a Jack Russell Cross from Bath Cats and Dogs Home 2 years back said: “I am a huge fan of the rescue centre, they do terrific work taking care of animals in requirement and I was impressed with their understanding and professionalism throughout Odey’s adoption in August 2021.
“The Wag Walk is a dazzling occasion, in 2015 Odey and I strolled with my partner, Suzanne, and this year our child’s family are joining us with their dog Tova.
“What’s most important is that the funds raised from the event are for an excellent cause, to provide care for rescue pets at the Home, so please dig deep if you can.”
Bath Cats and Dogs Home saves, fixes up and rehomes cats and dogs who are undesirable, disregarded, or maltreated, taking in animals from Bath and North-East Somerset and parts of Somerset and Wiltshire.
The charity requires to raise £2.1 million every year to continue its animal well-being work, both at the Home and in the regional neighborhood.
You can register your dogs, friends and family by 31st August to participate in Wag Walk here.
