Some dedicated animal lovers are doing a sponsored dog walk on Saturday 30th April 2011. We and our four legged friends will be walking 12 miles between Holywood and Groomsport in order to raise money for Assisi Animal Sanctuary.

Founded in 1995, Assisi Animal Sanctuary is Northern Ireland’s largest independent animal welfare charity, providing shelter for up to 200 companion animals including dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, rabbits and guinea pigs.  Last year we rescued over 2,300 animals.

The Sanctuary operates a ‘No Kill Policy’.  All animals are neutered, vaccinated, wormed and deflead and all our dogs are microchipped prior to rehoming. Assisi operates a strict rehoming criteria to ensure our rescue animals find the best possible home. Some of our cats and dogs are permanent residents, but all the others are waiting to find permanent new homes.

With operating costs of £400,000 and no government aid, Assisi is dependant on fundraising, donations and legacies.