Curragh Dog Walk to take place later this month to raise funds for Kildare Animal Foundation

By Kim O'Leary

This year marks the 10th annual Curragh Dog Walk which will take place on Sunday December 30 at 12 noon, bringing together dogs and their walkers in the hope of raising funds for Kildare Animal Foundation, based just outside Kildare town.

Donations will be collected on the day from participants and each donation entitles walkers to an entry in the free raffle sponsored by TRI Equestrian.

Each year the Curragh Dog Walk attracts hundreds of walkers with their many different types of dogs, many of them rescued dogs.

The walk in total is approximately 3 miles but there are options for shortcuts for those who do not wish to do the entire walk.

The walk starts out at noon from the car park situated opposite the main entrance to the Curragh Racecourse.  Along a route normally reserved for racehorses, the walkers will proceed down the tunnel, crossing under the road and then out onto road that runs alongside the Old Vic gallop.

Kildare Animal Foundation has been in existence for over 20 years and rescues and re-homes a whole range of animals.

In recent years Kildare Animal Foundation have established a much needed Wildlife Centre that rescues and safely releases injured and orphaned wildlife.

The walk takes place with the kind permission of the Curragh Racecourse and it's sure to be a great experience for dogs and their walkers!