RiverStar-Aura Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) Does anyone here on DOL participate in this event? As I understand it, there are lots of mixed feelings on DOL regarding the RSPCA so I was just wondering if people are getting involved this year. Edited for spelling! Edited April 26, 2012 by RiverStar-Aura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chequeredblackdog Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I am planning on going to my local one. Even though I'm definitely not rapt about the RSPCA, it should be a fun day out (hopefully!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 nope :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) We are going to do it in Melbourne this year. My mum my sister my 10yr old nephew and my 4 pooches. We have been for the last 5 years and always have a great time, the dogs love it too. Edited April 26, 2012 by tlc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chequeredblackdog Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Sunday 20th may. Locations can be found on their website. http://www.millionpawswalk.com.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjelkier Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 No, too many badly behaved dogs and clueless owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubiton Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Dog used to love it but last time we went finding a car park was a nightmare even getting there early and someone had a dog that threw up about 4 times on the way around so must have been sick with something yet the owner walked the whole distance instead of thinking to stop and take the dog home. Luckily it was a cool day and mine had no interest in the shared water as that dog was somewhere up front. We no loner live close by And these days the dog gets worn out by her morning walk anyway which includes offlead time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Was going to but i'd rather put my funds towards a smaller rescue group and walk my dog elsewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaCharlie Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 We will be at the one in Canberra, but as part of a flyball comp. It is a normal competition for us, it just happens to run alongside the walk to promote the sport and give the public something to look at. I have done it a few times but only ever at small country walks (once at Katoomba and once at Kempsey). Too many incompetent idiots for my liking :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisys Mum Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I have never been to one.. I don't like the idea of having that many dogs in one area, SOME owners are clueless when it comes to keeping their dogs under effective control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 No - too many dogs in a small space! We are going to organize a Giant Paws Walk in the next couple of months instead - social outing to raise money for Dane rescue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I considered it, but there are just way too many people and dogs crammed into a small space for my liking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkycat Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 We do it every year and really enjoy it. There is a great mix of people, dogs, ferrets and other animals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 We seen a pig one year, he had a bandana on, so cute, I have a photo somewhere of the pig with my dogs, they weren't sure what to make of him. I must say each year we have been (twice to Melbourne, one to Sale and twice to Warrnambool) the dogs have all been very well behaved and we have seen no incidents. Touch wood this year is the same! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxiewolf Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Might Go to the Noosaville one, not huge on giving money to RSPCA when id rather support other rescues... But Brutus would soak up the people and dog attention like a sponge.. i think hed enjoy the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkabull Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I'll be taking Simi to the one up here. We recently took her to the Pet Expo and she loved all the attention! I'm not keen on the RSPCA so this is just to go out with my dog and have a fun day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Willow Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 I went one year and my dogs found it too stressful, with all the dogs in close proximity, so we decided to give it a miss after that. If my dogs loved it I would be going however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Nope. Rather put my money elsewhere. I don't support 'for 45% of all creatures great and small' - or there abouts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 We go most years, because the message coming across at the event I go to is very positive, focussed on responsible dog ownership and giving rescue dogs a chance, whether they come from the RSPCA or not. The dog related activities on show are very interesting as well. The other one we used to go to is Bark in the Park. One year my dog was the worst behaved dog there so we stopped going. Oh the shame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantis Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Was going to but i'd rather put my funds towards a smaller rescue group and walk my dog elsewhere Well done, better to donate to a worthy charity, rather than put money into an organisation that promotes & carries out the killing of innocent dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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