Wagging tails all round at Woofers Winter Walk

Twins Fraser and Olivia Steward with their dog Bella Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Many animal lovers were disappointed last year when the county’s biggest annual canine celebration, Suffolk Dog Day, was cancelled due to the sizzling weather.

So it was wagging tails all round when organisers announced they would be hosting their very first ‘sister’ meet up – where dogs and their owners could enjoy a three-mile stroll in slightly cooler conditions.

Despite the rain, dog owners and their four legged friends turned out for the Woofers Winter Walk at Helmingham Hall Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Hundreds of people showed up with wellies in tow for the bumper winter walk on Sunday, March 3, set in one of Suffolk’s most picturesque locations.

The festivities continued at the Woofers Winter Walk village, and included a doggy ‘selfie’ competition – all in aid of Suffolk Community Foundation.

Devam Henry with her dog Minnie Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Despite the rain, dog owners and their four legged friends turned out for the Woofers Winter Walk at Helmingham Hall Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Despite the rain, dog owners and their four legged friends turned out for the Woofers Winter Walk at Helmingham Hall Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Devam Henry with her dog Minnie Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Devam Henry with her dog Minnie Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Devam Henry with her dog Minnie Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Devam Henry with her dog Minnie Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Devam Henry with her dog Minnie Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Devam Henry with her dog Minnie Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Twins Fraser and Olivia Steward with their dog Bella Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Devam Henry with her dog Minnie Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Devam Henry with her dog Minnie Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Tracey and Noah Hudson and Gary Avis enjoying the walk with their two dogs Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Viv Sadler enjoying the walk with her dog Poppy Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Julia Johnson with her dog Lucy Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)