Doggie day out in Millwater

Dogs on the Hibiscus Coast are invited to attend the first annual Helloworld Orewa/Millwater Dog Walk around the Orewa Estuary on Sunday November 4.

And, they are welcome to bring their human families along too.

Marketing manager Lynn Gordon, who is a sister to the branch owner Tony Page, says money raised from the event will be donated to the SPCA.

“We’re a family of animal lovers so the walk and the idea of raising money for the SPCA was a good fit for us,” Lynn  says. “Before joining Helloworld, I ran a dog day care and grooming business.”
The event will include a family treasure hunt and family quiz that can be completed as people complete the circuit. There will be prizes for the best dressed bikes and scooters, as well as lots of other giveaways.

Lynn says the plan is to make the walk an annual event.

She estimates it will take families around an hour and 45 minutes to complete the 7.5km track on foot and about 40 minutes for those on bikes.

Anyone interested in attending is asked to gather opposite Helloworld, on Millwater Parkway, at 9.15am for a 9.30am start.

Organisers thanked sponsors Pampered Pup dog daycare and grooming, and Nutro.