More than 200 dog lovers and their four-legged friends will take their walks together at Paws in the Park next week.
Paws in the Park, on November 13, usually draws a crowd of about 250 people and their pets to the event, which kicks off at Gisborne Veterinary Clinic.
Practice manager Travis Grieve said Paws in the Park has grown significantly over the years.
“Paws in the Park first started in October 2006, with about 80 participants and their dogs turning up for the morning,” Mr Grieve said.
“The initial reasoning … was to help promote correct pet health within the Macedon Ranges shire, and also to help promote and raise funds for the various not-for-profit organisations in Macedon Ranges shire.”
Gisborne Veterinary Clinic staff organise the event each year, with local businesses donating time or products for the walk.
They hope to raise more than $25,000 at this year’s event, which will include information stalls set up by Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network, Seeing Eye Dogs Australia and Gisborne Pony Club, raffles, entertainment, and dental checks and nail trims by the clinic’s veterinarians, for a gold coin donation.
Details: www.gisbornevets.com.au
