Go the extra mile for Strath animal charity
picture appears on all our labels, and more than ever in these very challenging times, we are keen to support the great work that PADS does,” said George Blues, owner of Strathearn Cider Company.
He continued: “As part of the initiative, we will be encouraging people to share pictures of themselves and/or their dogs via social media after they have completed their mile and each day of the campaign those who send us a picture will be entered in to a draw to win a case of cider.
“So we will be giving away 30 cases of cider in June in support of the campaign.”
A fundraising target of £1609 – as there are 1609 metres in a mile – has been set for the initiative, which will run until July 6.
Joanna High – assistant manager of PADS, which provides accommodation and food for up to 30 dogs – urged Perthshire dog lovers to get behind the campaign.
“Like many charities we have been hit hard by the impact of Covid- 19 restrictions which have meant that most of the fundraising events which our supporters had planned for this summer, are now no longer going ahead,” she said.
Joanna went on: “So we were delighted when Strathearn Cider Company suggested the Go the Extra Mile campaign which could make a big difference to our income for the summer.”
Katie McCandless Thomas runs the Dog Friendly Perthshire social media page, which has seen hundreds of missing pets successfully reunited with their owners since its inception.
She said she was delighted to support the Go the Extra Mile campaign to raise funds for PADS.
“PADS does fantastic work for dogs in Perthshire and this is a superb opportunity to encourage people and their dogs to keep healthy and take some exercise during the lockdown period, as well as supporting a great local charity,” said Katie.
“Many thanks to Strathean Cider Company for coming up with the idea – Baxter and I will be among the first to get out there and complete our mile.”
To take part in the campaign, visit the fundraising page https://www.justgiving. com/fundraising/sruffydogcider
For further information about the project, call George Blues at the Strathearn Cider Company on 07760 275632.
Alternaitvely, send an email to george@ strathearncider.co.uk