Howl-o-we'en! Join Cambridge's first spooky dog parade for the RSPCA
Dog lovers and adorable pooches everywhere - this is your casting call
Tara Cox
Inspiration for the Cambridge event came from New York's annual Halloween Dog Parade (Image: Erik Mcgregor/PA)
Dog lovers with pooches of all shapes and sizes are being invited to take part in Cambridge's first Hallowe'en dog parade this weekend in aid of a good cause.
The Hallowe'en Dog Parade has been organised by Cambridge residents Christina Orsborn and Chelsea Shamis, with the inspiration coming from an annual event held in New York.
There will be a prize for the canine in the best costume, and the aim of the parade is to raise money for the Cambridge branch of the RSPCA.
The walk will start at 1pm on Sunday (October 29) at Great St Mary's Church in Cambridge and walkers will head through the city centre before ending near the river and Scudamore's punt station.
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Christina said: "My step sons live in New York and he sent us photos of their Hallowe'en Dog Parade last year which really inspired me.
"I moved to Cambridge about five years ago now and I met a load of new friends through dog walking.
Cambridge Halloween Dog Parade organisers Christina Orsborn (right) and Chelsea Shamis (left)
"Chelsea and I thought this Hallowe'en parade would be a really good idea – we've also chosen to raise money for the Cambridge RSPCA branch at the same time.
"We set up a JustGiving fundraising page and we've already raised £140 without the walk even happening yet!
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"Grumpy's pet shop in Chesterton have donated a voucher for the best dressed dog - and it's all for a good cause."
Christina will be dressing up as Princess Leia from Star Wars – together with her Yorkshire terrier Woody who will be dressed as Chewbacca.
She added: "Chelsea's dog, nicknamed Batdog, will be dressed as a black widow spider.
"Woody and him are best friends.
Woody and Batdog
"I know some people aren't fans of dressing up their dogs but that's absolutely fine – they can dress up themselves or even just decorate their dog's lead.
"This event isn't about people dressing up their dogs, it's about a group of dog walkers raising money for an important local charity."
Christina Orsborn and her Yorkshire terrier Woody
The dog parade is a free event – but anyone who wishes to donate to the RSPCA can do so on the JustGiving Page by clicking here .
For more information, visit the event's facebook page
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