Dog owners urged to put best foot forward for the first Mutt Strut

Dog walkers have been invited to take part in Fife’s first Mutt Strut.

The Scottish SPCA have organised the 5k fundraising walk at Lochore Meadows on March 24 and have urged dog owners and those who enjoy canine company to take part.

Sharon Comrie, animal rescue and rehoming centre superintendent, said: “We’re extremely excited to host our first ever Mutt Strut and the setting of Lochore Meadows is the perfect place for it.

“You can walk, jog, toddle or dance your way around the 5k route. It starts with a walk around Lochore Meadows and finishes at the beach, a favourite spot for many dogs, and there may be a few keen to take a dip in the loch.

“As it will be spring, it’s an exciting time for dogs as there’s lots of interesting smells around.”

Staff from Fife Coast and Countryside Trust will be on hand to educate people on the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and let dog owners know how they can be responsible countryside users by considering livestock, wild animals and the environment.

Fife Council safer communities will be offering free microchipping for dogs on the day too.

Sharon added: “We hope that the 5k Mutt Strut will help us raise vital funds to help rehabilitate, rehome and release animals in Scotland.

“We receive no government funding so we rely entirely on the support of the public.”

Tickets for the event cost £12.50.

Tickets can be booked online at scottishspca.org/muttstrutfife or by telephoning 03000 999 999 and choosing option four.