Wellies out as Waggy Walk give boost to Dogs' Trust

Many of the walkers taking part brought their dogs to Temple Newsam, near Leeds, as well as their waterproofs and umbrellas.

Actress Nicola Wheeler, who plays Nicola King in TV soap Emmerdale, cut the ribbon to officially start the Leeds Waggy Walk – a sponsored event for dog lovers organised by the Dogs Trust.

They were among dog lovers up and down the countrywho put on their walkingshoes to raise some much needed cash for the Dogs Trust yesterday.

There were 10 walks taking place throughout the UK, at locations including London, Brighton, Belfast and Glasgow. Walkers had the option of choosing from two routes; one 5km and one of 10km.

All funds raised by Waggy Walks will go directly to help look after the many hundreds of dogs in the charity's care. Last year the walk raised 85,000.

Amanda Sands, Dogs Trust Leeds rehoming centre manager, said: "Every pound raised through Waggy Walks sponsorship is vital to Dogs Trust and will go directly to provide for the thousands of dogs in our care."