A RECORD number of people took part in Margaret Green Animal Rescue's sponsored walk on Sunday, April 12.

More than 80 people met at the charity's rescue and rehoming centre for dogs and cats in Brentor and walked six miles around Dartmoor. On their return, there were treats for the dogs and plenty of cake for the hungry walkers.

The annual walk was extra special for the MGAR this year, as the charity celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Alan and Niki Ging, who manage the Tavistock centre, said it was brilliant to see so many people show their support.

Alan said: 'We are absolutely delighted with the turnout; it is always wonderful to see so many supporters and so many dogs, but this year we were overwhelmed by the support.'

On the walk the charity welcomed back many of the dogs that had been re-homed from the centre, including Sally who had a lifesaving operation recently and Charlie the Dalmatian cross, who came with his new owner.

Niki added: 'We have already been given £1,400 sponsorship money and we believe there is more to come, which is very exciting.

'The money raised will help us rescue and re-home even more dogs and cats.'

In addition to all the happily re-homed dogs that came along, volunteers walked the dogs currently waiting for their new homes.

Sarah Swainbank, a volunteer who walked rescue dog Hazel, said: 'She is a true lady with lots of energy. She deserves a loving home!'

Margaret Green Animal Rescue thanked all those who took part in the walk, all those who sponsored somebody and all their volunteers for helping on the day and for walking the rescue dogs.

• To celebrate Margaret Green Animal Rescue's 50th anniversary and to help mark the occasion, the Times would like to hear from anyone who may have rehomed a dog, cat, rabbit or small rodent from the centre with their story of how they helped give an animal a 'forever home'.

If you have a story and a picture of your beloved pet, email Lindsay Turpin at [email protected]">[email protected]