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Join us for a fancy dress sponsored walk to raise money for a great cause- Support Dogs. This wonderful charity train life-changing assistance dogs for children and adults affected by Autism, Epilepsy and other disabilities. A support dog improves the quality of life for their human-friend, increasing confidence and independence. The Charity has led pioneering work for training assistance dogs for children with Autism and are world leaders in its seizure alert programme for those affected by Epilepsy. To find out more information please click on the link below 

https://www.supportdogs.org.uk/

Our Mucky pups walk is around Virginia water, Surrey and to make it more fun we would love it if you AND your four legged friends come dressed up in a matching theme. This can be as simple as matching scarfs or, for the more adventurous among you, can be a whole costume for you both which encompasses your dog as a specific character. 

A complete circuit of Virginia water is 4.5 miles  and should take around 2 hours to complete. We will meet by the Virginia Water Lake visitor centre and start the walk at 2pm. There is a charge for the car park or there are lay-bys where it is free to park along the A30. 

Dogs must be kept under control or on a lead and all dogs must be on leads in a few areas which are signposted. 

Please click on the link to find out more about Virginia water,maps to find the car park and visitor centre and also information on walking dogs. 

http://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/en/experiences/virginia-water 

At Whiskers and Walkies we know first hand the benefits of having a dog (and other pets) around as a calming influence. We have family members who are affected by Autism alongside other associated complex conditions and having our family dog, Miffy, has been a huge benefit, in so many different ways. In fact having Miffy around everyday is what encouraged us to set up Whiskers and Walkies and we now love looking after your fur babies too. 

A trained support dog can help with every day tasks such as getting dressed or fetching items like shoes. They are allowed in shops and other public area, just like guide dogs, so this means they can  provide constant support. Having the reassurance of an assistance dog can truly transform someones life- if the anxiety and stress levels can be reduced they will feel more confident and able to go out the house unaccompanied, which therefore increases independence. This could help someone to get (and keep) a job as well as join in activities and social occasions they may previously have missed out on. Dogs are incredible at sensing when someone is overwhelmed and can be a tremendous support at these times. Dogs don’t over complicate anything with words, questions or demands- they are just there, providing unconditional love and support, which is often what is needed at times of crisis. If the support dog is helping with early detection of seizures or other medical conditions it can mean life saving treatment can be administered sooner as well as giving peace of mind to parents or other family members that they will not miss any incidents which occur. 

This is why we sponsor a dog through Support dogs and would now like to raise some more money through our Fancy dress Mucky pups walk. 

To find out more about Support dogs, including information on how to sponsor a dog please click on the link below 

Many thanks for your support and/or donation and we look forward to see your costumes on the day!! 

https://www.supportdogs.org.uk/