Holiday Dogs Charity Group Walks (sponsored by Hudson Signs) are designed to give dogs and owners a chance to meet and greet, and to basically go for a group walk together. Walks are open to any age and are at various locations locally, usually lasting around 1 hour to 1 hour 30mins.
They are open to anyone, any age so come along (with a dog if you have one!) and help raise money for the Animal Health Trust to help with their investigations into Seasonal Canine Illness.
The latest walk was held at Felixstowe on Sunday 1st July with a lovely turnout of extremely energetic and excited dogs, all ready to burn off their energy together.
All participants met at the Manor Terrace Car Park and began the walk around the beautiful Languard Fort area. The dogs didn't mind being put back onto their leads as they walked through the nature reserve, along the board walk, and then let lose to have a well deserved play together along the beach and for some a swim in the sea!
Many owners praised their dog's behaviour and commented on how confident they felt with their dogs being off lead.
The walk was in aid of the Animal Health Trust to help them with their investigations into Seasonal Canine Illness. SCI is something which every dog owner needs to be aware of as symptoms can progress at a rapid rate, and in some cases has resulted in death.
The Animal Health Trust do not know exactly what the causes SCI, but it's generally seen between August and November and it can affect any size, shape or sex of dog and that it causes dogs to become very ill, very quickly.
The most common clinical signs are sickness, diarrhoea and lethargy. If you suspect your dog is showing signs of SCI then please contact your vet immediately.
To join in the next walk or for details on future walks then please call Mary-Ann on 07840 871547 or visit www.holidaydogs.co.uk
