A POPULAR dog walk is returning to Northumberland this month.

British dog owners and their canine companions of all breeds are invited to take part in the Agria dog walk on Saturday, May 18, at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens in Northumberland to raise vital funds for rescue centres across the UK. 

The event is set to be a great day full of family-friendly fun. Thousands of dogs and their families across Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Norway and Sweden will be putting their best paws forward, including Dachshund Rescue UK, Poodle Network and Beagle Welfare. 

For those who can’t make it to an English Heritage site, the Agria Dog Walk is also a virtual event. Those walking in their local areas will trigger a donation simply by posting a photo of their dog and tagging Agria Pet Insurance, with the hashtag #AgriaDogWalk2024. 

Tom Gannagé-Stewart, head of corporate partnerships and sponsorship for English Heritage, said: “English Heritage is thrilled to welcome the Agria Dog Walk for the second year in a row and deliver another fantastic event at three of our historic sites.

"Being part of such a significant effort to raise money for dog rescue means a lot to us as an organisation, and our partnership with Agria Pet Insurance helps us continue our vital work as an independent charity and raise awareness of the 150+ dog-friendly historic sites in our care.”  

Agria, one of the world’s leading animal insurers, is set to donate £5* for every dog that walks the walk around the beautiful British countryside to help support dogs in need. 

Vicki Wentworth, CEO at Agria Pet Insurance, said: “We’re so excited about this year’s event – especially as we attempt a Guinness World Record title. Through our close work in the rehoming sector, we see every day how increasingly tough it is for animal rescues, so raising money for them with the Agria Dog Walk means the world to us.  

“Last year 1,500 dogs and their families took part, generating donations of over £18,500 to help care for animals abandoned due to no fault of their own. Every dog who participates makes a difference, and we can’t wait to see them all take part on May 18!”