Dog walkers rally behind Melton's pawsome pet-friendly campaign
We reported last week how Mars Petcare and Melton Council had joined forces to set up a number of initiatives to show how pets can benefit the lives of young and old in the community and the campaign is being supported by the Melton Times.
Once the campaign is in full swing, the plan is to enter Melton in the annual Kennel Club competition to crown the nation’s top pet-friendly town.
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Hide AdAnd the first event took place on Thursday and involved a chance for 30 owners to walk with their dogs around the country park and get more information about the campaign and pet advice from experts such as Sara Kelly, scientific communications manager at Mars Petcare.
Sara said: “We have always known that pets bring fantastic benefits to our lives and now we have the evidence to prove it. From being more likely to survive a heart attack, to having lower levels of depression following spousal bereavement to being able to concentrate in the classroom more effectively – there’s no doubt that pet owners are healthier and happier.”
The campaign aims to compile a database of pet-friendly businesses in Melton, educate owners on how to care for them and train volunteers to visit care homes and schools with animals.