Mountain-climbing dog raises money for RSPCA rescue centre
Yoko has been scaling the highest peak in South Wales
An adventurous rescue dog had raised money for the RSPCA home caring for him by scaling the highest mountain peak in South Wales.
Five-year-old terrier Yoko has been cared for by staff at the charity's Cotswolds Dogs and Cats Home in Cambridge in Gloucestershire since February 2021.
To mark his three-year milestone in kennels, and to give him an exciting adventure to embark on, they decided to aim for Pen Y Fan in the Brecon Beacons - a trek of 886m or 2,906ft.
Animal care assistant - and Yoko’s best friend - Natasha Williams said:
"Yoko is so adventurous and loves getting out and about to explore new places so we knew he’d love the challenge.
"It was so lovely to give him a break from the kennel environment and we hoped that we’d be able to raise his profile too; and hopefully find him a new home.”
Natasha, Yoko and animal operations lead Ebony Poole took on the climb with Natasha’s dog, Buddy. It took them 2 hours and 40 minutes to climb the peak on March 4th and then return to the starting point.
Natasha added:
"Yoko really enjoyed the climb, he was full of energy! He enjoyed all the new smells, and was very excited when we hit the snow and he started sniffing down lots of holes. Both Yoko and Buddy got the zoomies and were chasing around after each other.
"When we got to the top, Yoko's ears were flapping all over the place where it was so windy, he was sniffing the air and taking it all in, it was lovely to see him out and enjoying nature.”
Yoko wore his ‘adopt me’ lead for the climb and the team had hoped someone might see him and enquire about him but, sadly, no one showed any interest. He is still waiting for his perfect match.
The fundraising challenge has, so far, raised almost £1,600 - and the team is still collecting donations.
You can donate to Yoko's fundraising campaign here.