Rescue dog walking 1,000 miles for Manchester charity who saved him

After being found wandering the streets alone, rescue dog Toby is about to embark on a mission to walk 1,000 miles to raise money for the charity that saved him.

The two-year-old collie cross was found straying the streets in April last year before he was taken in by Dogs Trust Manchester. But it wasn’t long before he caught the eye of animal-lover Kate Badger who felt he could be her ideal walking buddy.

And having been proved right, the inseparable duo are now on a mission to walk a minimum of 1,000 miles this year for the charity.

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The former Dogs Trust resident and his new owner will be taking to the hills in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for four-legged friends less fortunate than himself.

Kate, a Festival Coordinator, from New Mills, in Derbyshire said: “Before Toby I have had three rescue dogs and really admire the work Dogs Trust does to help every dog that comes into its care. The charity supports dogs to live life to the full whilst they are with Dogs Trust, and once they have found a new family.

“I can’t imagine life without Toby. Despite what he went through before arriving at Dogs Trust he adores people and is a big softie. He comes to the local pub with me and everyone basically talks to him first and then remembers I’m there at the other end of the lead! I wouldn’t have it any other way. If he’s happy, I’m happy."

Kate is charting their progress on social media and has already shared their adventures at some of the region’s most picturesque areas, including Dunham Massey and Lyme Park and the hills around Buxton and Castleton.

She added: ““I want to do what I can to support their work. 1,000 miles may not seem like a lot,