PET owners and their dogs took part in a sponsored walk to raise money for the RSPCA.

The annual walk, organised by the RSPCA's north west Kent branch took place at Shorne Wood Country Park in Gravesend on September 20.

Branch Chairman Eric Grover who helped organise the event says that there was a good turn out of people, with fifteen walkers and their dogs taking part.

He said: "We raised almost £800 and all the proceeds will be used by the RSPCA branch in its valuable work in the field of animal welfare."

This is the thirteenth year that the branch has organised the walk and last year they raised £1000.

He said: "Even though we raised slightly less than last year, I'm still pleased with how the day went.

"We were lucky with the weather and there was a great atmosphere."

Walkers could choose from one of three planned routes within the country park, and a certificate of achievement was awarded to everyone who took part.

For further information about the work of the RSPCA visit rspca.org.uk.