Walk raises $13,000 for dog guides
Even the dogs despised the rain at the 30th annual Purina Walk for Dog Guides in Fergus on May 31.
While only a few stayed for the walk, more than 35 pledgers raised over $13,000 for Lion’s Foundation of Canada Dog Guides.
“It’s a great day to support the community,” said Lisa Winkler of the Lions Foundation.
Each dog guide costs approximately $25,000 to raise and train and they are provided at no cost to qualified applicants. Organizer Ben Collins, said there are two children in the area hoping to receive a dog.
The dog walk was held in more than 200 communities across Canada, raising almost $300,000 in online donations alone.
