Barking Mad – But all for a Good Paws!
Walking over 150 miles in 6 days in aid of Rescue Animals
On Tuesday the 5th April, Julie Beale, Hannah Dunn, Niki Ging and Catherine Jones will be embarking on a sponsored walk of epic proportion in order to raise money for Margaret Green Animal Rescue. They will of course be accompanied by some of their four legged friends as they journey by foot from the Tavistock branch down in Devon to the Head Office/Animal Sanctuary in Church Knowle, Dorset.
Their first leg is approximately 27 miles taking them to Bow in Crediton in an impressive 8 and a half hours followed by another 5 long hard days of trekking up hill and down dale. The final leg of the walk will complete at Church Knowle where they can collapse and tend to their blisters with a nice cup of tea and some cake!
They will be followed along the way by a support van which will be able to take any contributions on route. All encouragement offered along the way will be gratefully received and do feel free to join in for a few miles if you wish. MGAR are very grateful to Arden Grange for donating food for the dogs during this walk.
With more and more animals in need of care, MGAR rely on your support to provide much needed funds so that their work can continue.
Please help by sponsoring the team of very keen walkers, either online on http://www.justgiving.com/walkingforanimals or contact the MGAR Tavistock branch on 01822 810215.
The National Pet Month are promoting the top ten tips to pet ownership from their website, www.nationalpetmonth.org.uk as well as their National Pet Month event, running April 2 to May 2 2011.
Their tips are well placed to help pets enjoy healthier and longer lives, along with the support of pet care specialists.
Their top ten tips are:
1. Think carefully before getting a pet and learn about it’s special requirements.
2. Ensure your pet is sociable and well trained.
3. Provide a nutritious and well balanced diet.
4. Provide suitable housing and bedding.
5. Clean up after your pet and worm it regularly.
6. Protect against disease. Your vet can provide advice.
7. Prevent unwanted litters and where appropriate neuter your pet.
8. Groom your pet regularly.
9. Control your pet and ensure it is properly identified.
10. Take out pet insurance cover for dogs, cats, rabbits and horses to cover against unexpected veterinary fees and third party liability.
Petpals are advocates of responsible pet ownership. Our services compliment these ownership tips in providing care for your pet while you are away from home.
National Pet Month 2011 will run from 2nd April – 2nd May, it’s aims are to:
- Promote responsible pet ownership
- Make people aware of the benefits of pets for people and people for pets
increase public awareness of services available from professionals who work with animals
- Raise awareness of the role, value and contribution to society of working companion animals
Last year, thousands of people joined in at events across the country to raise funds for charities. The events also helped to raise awareness of the positive benefits of having pets and how this is rewarded back to the pet through responsible pet ownership.
According to National Pet Month, the 1200 plus events raised over £80000.
National Pet Month have identified ten tips for responsible pet ownership, available here.
National Pet Month is a registered charity, unique in bringing together animal welfare charities, professional bodies, pet businesses, schools, youth groups and pet lovers, with the common goal of improving the welfare of pets.
Visit their website at www.nationalpetmonth.org.uk where you can also make a donation.
The trustees are National Office of Animal Health (NOAH), Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) and Pet Care Trust (PCT).
