Paws in the Park 2024 – set your tails wagging for our dog walk challenge event!

Dorothy House's second annual Paws in the Park dog walk challenge event is back, taking place on Sunday 6 October. This year's event will take place on the beautiful grounds of the Hospice, and will involve a 5km dog walk in the scenic village of Winsley, as well as fun entertainment and engagement stalls. Bring family, friends and of course, your furry best friend, and help raise vital funds for hospice care in our community.

What's involved in the event?

Paws in the Park 2024 takes place at Dorothy House in Winsley (just outside of Bradford-on-Avon). The event opens at 10am, with the dog walk starting at 10:30am.

The event involves a 5km sponsored dog walk around Winsley and through Dorothy House's Firefly Woods and newly launched Interactive Nature Trail (some of the route cannot be accessed on wheels and alternate routes are available). After the walk, participants are invited to stay and enjoy the event village as well as refreshments and activities on offer. Just some of the activities to look forward to include a family-friendly dog show, professional photography, demonstrations by some of our event partners, delicious treats for everyone and lots more.

This year offers two registration options. Alongside 'A Bonded Pair,' which covers one human and one dog, there is a family option available, known as 'The Pack' which covers up to two adults, three children and two dogs. Additional human and dog tickets can also be purchased.

Each entry includes an event souvenir for every dog taking part.

Why take part?

"Frank and I had a smashing time at Paws in the Park. We met some lovely dogs and their owners walking around - and Frank won scruffiest dog in the dog show! A perfect day of fundraising with my dog." Anon 2023 Paws in the Park participant

Paws in the Park is not only a fun-filled day out for families and their furry friends but will also raise vital funds for Dorothy House. By taking part, participants are helping Dorothy House continue to provide free end-of-life care in the community, supporting local patients and their families through the most difficult of times.

How to get involved:

To register as participant, visit: Paws in the Park - Dorothy House

A Bonded Pair Entry (1x human and 1xdog) £15

The Pack Entry (up to 2xadults, 3xchildren, 2xdogs) £25

Additional tickets can be purchased.

Every participant or household is required to raise £50 in sponsorship to help raise vital funds for Dorothy House continue to provide free end-of-life care in the community.

For corporates and local businesses: There are several sponsorship opportunities with exclusive benefits available this year. Email: [email protected]