Charity takes the lead for homeless pets in East Sussex

The Blue Cross animal adoption centre in Northiam is holding a countryside dog walk to raise funds for the homeless pets in its care. The charity is appealing for supporters to join staff on Sunday 7 October for a stroll along the lanes and footpaths surrounding the pretty village of Northiam.

The money raised from the walk will help pets like Lulu, a five-year-old female Doberman who came to The Blue Cross in June. A change in her owner's circumstances meant Lulu was not getting the attention she deserved and she was brought to the charity to find new owners. Funds from the walk will be used to look after Lulu until she find a loving new home.

Maria Marmo, Blue Cross centre manager at Northiam said: We're really looking forward to the walk and I hope lots of supporters join us for a fun stroll around the village. The money raised will be essential to help us look after Lulu and all the other animals we care for at The Blue Cross. 

Entry to the walk is from 9.00am until 12.00noon and goody bags will be available to all those taking part. Entry to the dog walk is with a minimum donation of £5 and hot refreshments will be provided all day. If you would like to raise your own sponsorship for taking part sponsor forms are available form The Blue Cross centre at Northiam.

For more information about the dog walk please contact The Blue Cross animal adoption centre in Northiam on 01797 252243 or visit The Blue Cross at St Francis Fields, Northiam, Sussex TN31 6LP.

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• Media are welcome to attend, please contact the press office for more information.
• Images of Lulu available.
• The Northiam animal adoption centre was opened in the late 1960s, and serves the communities of South East Sussex and parts of Kent. The site was converted from old farmhouses, and the reception is housed in a distinctive Oast house formerly used to dry hops. The centre can accommodate up to eleven dogs and 34 cats, as well as providing ample facilities for up to 25 horses and ponies on the equine part of the site. Hundreds of animals are successfully rehomed every year. To contact the centre please call 01797 252243.
• Companion animal reception opening hours: Monday & Wednesday - Saturday: 9.30am - 12noon & 1pm - 3.30pm. Sundays: 10am - 12noon. Bank Holidays: 9.30am - 12noon & 1pm - 3pm.

• The Blue Cross is Britain's pet charity, providing practical support, information and advice for pet and horse owners. Through its network of animal adoption centres it rehomes thousands of animals each year. Its hospitals provide veterinary care for the pets of people who cannot afford private vets' fees.

Media contact;
Louise Lee on 020 7932 4066 / 07880 781637 (out of hours) or louise.lee@bluecross.org.uk