Dogs Trust Ballymena is calling on local children to take on the ‘PAW Patrol on a Stroll’ challenge

Dogs Trust, is partnering up again with PAW Patrol® to raise important funds for the charity.

‘PAW Patrol on a Stroll’ encourages young families and nurseries to participate in a sponsored walk throughout the month of October. All ages are welcome to join in the fun.

Dogs Trust, who re-home around 11,000 dogs each year and have a rehoming centre in Ballymena, is encouraging young families and nurseries to become their favourite pup hero and go on a stroll to help dogs in a big way.

Participants will receive a fun activity pack and will have their own fundraising page, alongside a fundraising activity guide with a host of fundraising ideas and tips.

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

Dogs Trust want to help children to understand how to form safe and healthy friendships with dogs – just like PAW Patrol’s Ryder has with your little ones’ favourite 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 ensure we are able to meet the needs of all the dogs we support.”

For more info and for details on how to sign up, visit events.dogstrust.org.uk/event/paw-patrol-on-a-stroll-2024/home

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