Geelong Advertiser

WALKING THE POOCH FOR A PAW-SOME CAUSE

- MICHAELA MEADE Register at millionpaw­swalk.com.au/ geelong

THOUSANDS of people will take part in Victoria’s largest dog walking event, the Million Paws Walk, this weekend.

More than 5000 people and their canine companions are expected to turn out across the state for Sunday’s event, with 500 anticipate­d at Geelong’s walk.

The annual walk raises funds for RSPCA Victoria, with events held across Victoria, including at the Geelong Botanic Gardens from 9am-1pm.

RSPCA Victoria chief executive Liz Walker said the event was highly anticipate­d following Covid.

“After a tough few years, we’re looking forward to a true community celebratio­n where people and their dogs will connect and come together for RSPCA to raise funds for our work to end animal cruelty,” she said.

“The event will be great fun with plenty happening to keep both humans and dogs entertaine­d.”

The fundraisin­g target is $360,000, with every dollar going to RSPCA Victoria.

 ?? ?? Naomi Berry, Claire Schultz and staffy Luna will be taking part in this weekend's Geelong Million Paws Walk at the Geelong Botanic Gardens. Picture: Alan Barber
Naomi Berry, Claire Schultz and staffy Luna will be taking part in this weekend's Geelong Million Paws Walk at the Geelong Botanic Gardens. Picture: Alan Barber

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