Puppy pride

Mez Lanigan and Phani Dean-Talbott. (Damjan Janevski) 322823_04

Puppy pride is back for another year of colourful fun at Kyneton Botanic Gardens on Sunday, March 26.

The event, which is run by Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, will start with a group dog walk and end with food and market stalls, activities and competitions.

All dogs are invited to come down with the LGBTIQA+ community, friends, family and allies celebrating their beloved pets while soaking up the atmosphere.

Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health’s Belinda Brain said dogs are a great way to improve fitness, reduce stress and provide company.

“From reducing stress to improving our fitness, dogs can also increase our social interaction and of course provide companionship,” Ms Brain said.

“The love we get from our pets is unwavering and for many of us our fur babies are both our greatest passion and ultimate unifiers.”

The dog walk will begin at 11am from Kyneton Mechanics Institute and end at the gardens, with the stalls and activities running from noon to 2.30pm.

Details: puppy.pride@scchc.org.au or 5421 1666.