Walking for dogs in need

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is calling on local children to partake in a new fundraising challenge called PAW® Patrol on a Stroll.

The UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, is again partnering with PAW Patrol® to raise important charity funds.

Inspired by the animated preschool series PAW® Patrol on Nickelodeon and Milkshake!, PAW® Patrol on a Stroll will see young families partake in a sponsored walk throughout October, with all ages welcome to join.

Dogs Trust, which rehomes around 11,000 dogs annually and has a rehoming centre in Ilfracombe, is encouraging young families and nurseries to become their pup heroes and make a big difference in the lives of dogs in need.

Above. Image: Dogs Trust

Participants will receive a fun-filled activity pack, along with their own fundraising page.

They’ll also get a fundraising guide packed with creative ideas and helpful tips to support their efforts.

All of the donations that your little heroes in training raise will help dogs get the love and care they need. 

Dogs Trust wants to help children understand how to form safe and healthy friendships with dogs—just like PAW Patrol’s Ryder does with rescue pups.

In 2023, Dogs Trust delivered dog safety workshops to 481,534 children.

Owen Sharp, Chief Executive of Dogs Trust, said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with PAW Patrol for a second year. It’s fantastic to see young people coming together through this engaging initiative with the aim of raising essential funds for the important work we do at Dogs Trust.

"As the UK’s largest dog welfare charity with decades of expertise and experience at our fingertips, we do everything we can for every dog in our care to prepare them for the future they deserve, as quickly as we can, so that they spend less time in kennels. And, once they are in forever homes, we support them for as long as they need. The funds raised through this activity will be crucial to ensuring we are able to meet the needs of all the dogs we support.”

You can visit their website for more information on how to get.