Taking a walk and talk to help animals

RSPCA Victoria inspectors will join pet owners at the Mornington Peninsula Million Paws Walk in Hastings on Sunday 26 May.

Last year, 808 walkers and 518 dogs took part in the peninsula walk, raising more than $24,200 to help the RSPCA end cruelty to animals.

Each year the organisation investigates more than 3000 animal cruelty reports across the south east region, with 508 animals being seized or surrendered to inspectors. Peninsula-based senior inspector Maree Crabtree said there would be several inspectors on the walk available to speak to residents and answer questions. “If you are wanting to know what a day in the life of an inspector entails or how to become an RSPCA Inspector, the team will be more than happy to chat,” she said.

This year’s RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk is also marking its 30th anniversary with thousands of dogs and their owners on pavements and tracks across the country. Registrations for the 30th Annual Million Paws Walk are open at millionpawswalk.com.au.

The peninsula walk will be held at the Fred Smith Reserve, Marine Parade, Hastings The event will start at 9am, with the walk starting at 11am, and festivities finishing at 2pm.

First published in the Mornington News – 7th May 2024