Doggies go the extra mile at festive hike
After the dogs had their workout, the owners, mainly from Volksrust and Newcastle, enjoyed the prize-giving, entertainment and picnicking.
Dozens of dogs and owners made their way to La Belle Esperance Adventure Farm, to participate in the Christmas Doggy Hike on December 1.
The event aimed to raise funds for the Newcastle SPCA and around R2 000 was collected for the society.
Excitable Jack Russels, regal German Shepherds, mysterious Native American Indian dogs, cute Yorkies, a tiny Chihuahua, a burly Rottweiler and many other dog breeds took control and walked their owners along the four kilometres of rough terrain.
Course designer, Robin Waite said: “This time the route was longer and more challenging.”
He explained hikers had to cross the river more often and walk through the thick indigenous forest; just as well, as it had been a blistering hot day.
Many of the dogs had never walked that distance or even been in the veld.
Sarah Galley of Majuba Equine Retirement, just outside Volksrust, said: “The puppies had their first socialising session today. A little anxious at the start, but relaxed as they got along.”
After the dogs had their workout, the owners, mainly from Volksrust and Newcastle, enjoyed the prize-giving, entertainment and picnicking.
Small to medium-size businesses donated shopping vouchers, 20kg of dog pellets, dog collars and leads, a haircut and blow wave, a camping voucher as well as a biltong hamper for the ‘top dogs’.
Heather Gero of Newcastle SPCA said the venue, which is next to Majuba Mountain on the old Memel Road, was perfect and would love the next hike to be a Christmas in July event.
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