Wag ’n’ walk supports homeless dogs
TAILS were a-wagging as nearly two dozen dogs set off for a walk in support of fellow canines seeking new homes.
Three of the needy dogs — being cared for in kennels while they wait to be rehomed, after being saved from a struggling privately run shelter at Vadili — were among the group which enjoyed a “Wag ’n’ Walk” outing organised by the Golden Paws Association.
The event raised £540 towards the Save Vadili Dogs initiative and will go towards paying off outstanding veterinary bills, kennel fees and travel costs involved in rehoming the animals. Twenty-three of the 27 dogs rescued from the shelter — since shut down — have gone to new homes, including three on the island, two sent to Germany, one to France and the rest to the UK. Just three remain in kennels and one in temporary foster care. Participants gathered at Çatalköy’s SeAngle Bar, where fourlegged walkers received bandanas and the ex-shelter dogs were fitted with coats and neckerchiefs bearing the slogan “adopt me”. The outfits were made by Sonia Brown, of the village’s Food Lodge Bakery, using material provided by Carole King. Mrs King was singled out for praise for raising £377 in sponsorship. Walkers then set off for an hour-long trek around the village which brought requests afterwards from participants for a repeat. Vadili dogs campaigner Irene Scott, thanking all who had supported the event and contributed to the “fun atmosphere”, said: “I wish more people had turned up because it was a brilliant day. Some people stayed to chat after the walk and it all turned out really well. “It was also very nice for the dogs . . . and the Vadili dogs who were also brought along behaved very well, had the chance to meet people to increase their chances of being adopted.”