Big walk

Today was our favourite annual RSPCA fundraising event -- the Million Paws Walk.

In Launceston, it starts at Inveresk near the market site, goes along the flood levee beside the North Esk, through Heritage Forest and back along the levee.

Photos didn't come out very well. It's not easy trying to focus camera while trying to keep up with little dog.">



The stars of this story are Jaz (Hurry up! There are dogs ahead of us! What do you think this is! A walk!?) and Dora (There are strange dogs everywhere. Can I hide behind you?)





Heritage Forest used to be a tip, then it was turned into a park (and a competition held to pick the name).





Dora has this steady trot that she could probably keep up all day. Jaz takes the "fast out of the gate and we'll get through the later bit somehow" approach.



The little white dog at the front took a dislike to the red dog on the left. Jaz was quite happy to take them both on, but we were a bit far back for her.



About ten minutes before the end, Jaz slowed down and fell right back behind me, so I was almost dragging. We started up the levee and she picked up, although dragging a bit. I carried her for a bit, but she wasn't too happy about that.

Then they both decided to pick up the pace and start trying to pass all the walkers ahead of us.



The end is in sight!



Made it!



So did lots of other people.











Now we're off for another walk!