Local charity, Bath Cats and Dogs Home, invites dogs, dog-lovers and walkers to take part in their thirteenth annual Wag Walk, on Sunday 3 rd September.
Wag Walk is Bath’s biggest sponsored dog walk with almost 90 dogs taking part last year and aims to raise 
£8,000 for the care of unwanted cats and dogs at the animal rescue centre. The event is supported by TV vet, Dr James Greenwood who will be attending the event along with his rescue Labrador, Dolly.
TV presenter and celebrity vet, Dr James Greenwood said ; “I am excited to be supporting the Wag Walk event in aid of Bath Cats and Dogs Home this September along with my dog, Dolly. I have nothing but praise for the incredible animal welfare work provided by the home as they do a wonderful job of rescuing and caring for cats and dogs, but also rehabilitate their health and behaviour to get them ready to be safely rehomed. Join me on
the Wag Walk if you can and let’s help to raise funds to care for vulnerable rescue pets who need all the support wecan give.”
Anyone who signs up for Wag Walk will be entered into a Prize Draw to win a copy of Dr James Greenwood’s new book called ‘For The Love of Animals.’ Places are up for grabs now for Wag Walk and you can register at www.bathcatsanddogshome.org.uk/events /wag-walk before midnight on Thursday 31 st August.
There are also prizes for top Wag Walk fundraisers, including a copy of Dr James Greenwood’s book ‘For The Love of Animals’ and the lucky winner will have their book signed by Dr Greenwood at the event. Other prizes include a Top Fundraiser lead cover and bonus items for the winner’s goody bags.
Registration costs £15 per dog and £5 for additional dogs or walkers without a dog. All doggie entrants will receive a personalised sponsorship form and every pound raised will help provide care for vulnerable rescue animals in need.
The media sponsor for the event is www.RadioBath.com who will be attending the event. Other sponsors supporting the event include; Take Charge Bikes, Cotswold Outdoor and IMS Limited and sponsors of the goody bag gifts are Tails.com, Tuff Pets, W’zis, Green & Wilds, Hungry Paws and Vets Kitchen.
Starting from the rescue centre in Claverton, Bath there are two walking routes across beautiful countryside, including the National Trust Bath Skyline. There is a choice of a 2-mile flat route staying close to the Home or a 5-mile route with more challenging terrain.
All dogs who take part will receive a dog-friendly goody bag and a stylish ‘Wag Walk’ doggie bandana to wear on the walk and take home as a memento of the day.
The walk finishes back in the event field at Bath Cats and Dogs Home where dogs and their owners can meet like-minded friends and collect their goody bags. Some refreshment stalls will be available including Cafe2U plus other stalls such as South West Dog Skills.
Rachel Jones, CEO at Bath Cats and Dogs Home said; “We love seeing so many of our rescue dogs return for the Wag Walk each year as well as many other local dogs and their owners having fun in the Bath countryside while raising money for the animals in our care.
Every animal deserves a healthy, happy life and every step of our rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming process relies on donations from our wonderful community so any sponsorship you’re able to raise is much appreciated. Please join us at Wag Walk for a fun day out for all.”
Richard Corp who adopted, Odey, a Jack Russell Cross from Bath Cats and Dogs Home two years ago said; “I am a big supporter of the rescue centre, they do wonderful work looking after animals in need and I was impressed with their knowledge and professionalism during Odey’s adoption in August 2021. The Wag Walk is a brilliant event, last year Odey and I walked with my wife, Suzanne, and this year our son’s family are joining us with their dog Tova. What’s most important is that the funds raised from the event are for an excellent cause, to provide care for rescue pets at the Home, so please dig deep if you can.”
Bath Cats and Dogs Home rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes cats and dogs who are unwanted, neglected, or mistreated, taking in animals from Bath and North-East Somerset and parts of Somerset and Wiltshire. The charity needs to raise £2.1million every year to continue its animal welfare work, both at the Home and in the local community.
Register your dogs, family and friends by 31 st August to take part in Wag Walk at https//:www.bathcatsanddogshome.org.uk/events/wag-walk