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John and Jack and I are doing a sponsored walk for the Mayhew Animal Home - this is where we got Jack nearly 4 years ago. Not only are they a shelter and rescue centre but they are also great educators and involved in all sorts of campaigns to help people keep their animals well and to stop cruel and anti social behaviour related to animals (and specifically issues like neutering and dangerous dogs/owners)

Jack was picked up horribly underweight and very bald from a police station in Shropshire. Stray dogs are usually given just 7 days before they are put down if they are not lucky enough to be rescued by an organisation like the Mayhew. We have no idea about his life before us but he has proved the most loving and loyal dog with no serious behavioural problems and we are very happy we chose a rescue dog to share our house. 

We are supporting the Mayhew by taking part in their 4 mile sponsored walk on Hampstead Heath on April 25th.

There is more info below if you'd like more details - and if you are thinking about getting a dog I urge you to check out The Mayhew Animal Home first!

Established in 1886, The Mayhew is one of the busiest and most effective rescue centres in London, helping thousands of animals escape from a life of cruelty and neglect each year. They provide shelter and care for cats, dogs, rabbits and when the need arises, for a wide variety of other animals.

The Mayhew Animal Home and Humane Education Centre strives to tackle the companion animal welfare crisis from every possible angle. They are pro-active and continually work to assist both animals and their carers with educational programmes and initiatives.

Our Mission

• To take in and care for unwanted and abused animals and re-home them with responsible and caring owners. We believe that animals, as living creatures, are entitled to legal, moral and ethical consideration, and have a value beyond economic measure.
• To prevent unwanted animals through our neutering initiatives and community animal care projects.
• To promote respect and compassion for animals through our hands on work, campaigns and education programmes.
• To ensure that no healthy animal in our care is ever put to sleep.

The Mayhew Animal Home Sponsored Dog Walk & Fun Dog Show

Hampstead Heath, at the Bandstand by the Highgate Road Entrance

Sunday 25th April, 10am - 4pm

The Mayhew Sponsored Dog Walk and Dog Show is taking place on Sunday 25th April on Hampstead Heath, London. It’s all set to be a fantastic day with lots of fun for all dog lovers! We will be setting off on the 4 mile walk at 12.30.Once walkers have completed the route, they will receive a certificate and goody bag! This annual event is always lots of fun and we will be bringing along some of our current four-legged residents so they can enjoy the day out too. There will also be other dog activities during the day including Temptation Alley and an agility ring.

Fun Dog Show

We will also be having a fun dog show on the day which will include categories such as Waggiest Tail and Best Veteran. We will be holding the show at 10.30am, so if you would like to enter your dog into one or more of the groups, please sign up from 10am on the day.

We will be having some special guests judging the dog show, including BBC Dog Borstal’s Robert Alleyne and Emma B.

10.30 - Handsomest Male, 11.15 – Best Friends – for children under 11yrs, 10.45 – Best Veteran (7rs +), 11.30 – Waggiest Tail, 11.00 - Prettiest Female, 11.45 – Dog that judge would like to adopt

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