All dogs are good, but guide dogs especially so. On Saturday, August 17 you can show your appreciation for the hardworking dogs (and get a little exercise) at GoWalk a Guide Dog – a public dog walk where you can also meet trained guide dogs.
Dog owners are encouraged to bring their own pups for a stroll with likeminded people, but even if you are woefully pooch-free you can come and pat a guide dog for a small donation (it goes towards Guide Dogs Australia). There will also be a coffee cart (very important), music and giveaways.
The event is partly hoping to raise awareness of Pawgust – Guide Dog Australia’s campaign to get people walking their dogs (or themselves) for 30 minutes during August. To help you in that aim, GoWalk a Guide Dog will also have sneakers available for sale at retail prices, plus dog accessories (like leashes, toys and treats) available with a donation.
GoWalk a Guide Dog is on from 10am to 2pm at Alexandra Gardens on Saturday, August 17. Entry is free.
