Pet lovers across the region are being asked to get their walking boots on for a special memorial for their four-legged friends.

The Dignipets Memorial Walk is for pet owners that have needed Dignipets previously or for anyone who wants to pay tribute to their past pets.

Dignipets specialises in at-home end-of-life pet care, catering to animals with chronic or terminal illnesses that would benefit from home-based veterinary attention.

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Merel Taal, a veterinary surgeon at Dignipets, said: "We are holding the walk so that people can come together with other pet owners in memory of pets that have passed away.

"People can either bring current pets for the walk or just come and join us to stroll through the beautiful setting of Baggeridge."

Ms Taal added: "I am walking for all the pets I helped crossing over the rainbow bridge in the last few years.

"The loss of a pet is sadly something every pet owner will eventually have to deal with.

"What better way to pay tribute then walking together in memory of?

"We have seen so many pets over the years and we really work hard to make sure their final moments at home are the best they can be."

The Dignipets team will be on hand at the event to provide information about elderly, hospice and end-of-life pet care.

To take part, pet owners can gather for the free walk at Baggeridge Country Park's main car park off Wodehouse Lane on Sunday, September 8 from 10am before setting off.