I’m taking part in the '99K For Canines' with Dogs Trust Ireland!
This September, I'm taking part in the "99K For Canines with Dogs Trust Ireland" challenge! My walks will be in memory of my handsome Westie Cody for his 10 years of fun company and hundreds of kms of adventures,
For those who don't know Cody's back story, he was a 4 y/o rescue who found his way to my home in 2014 as a companion to Gracie, my truly lovable and chaotic Terrier mutt. Life was equal mix of adventures and chaos 'til Gracie died in 2015. From then on, Cody was top dog at home. Like most rescues (& humans), he had "issues"! However, any challenges were easily forgiven through his fun character and ever-present companionship. He could "tell" exactly what he wanted and I could set my watch to his body clock! He was also a brave sailor who loved boating adventures. What a dog.
On 17 August, after ongoing health problems, Cody took his last breath. He leaves a huge gap, a very silent home and fantastic memories.
During September, I will walk at least 99 kilometres to fundraise for stray and abandoned dogs and pups. Through FB, I'll update you on where and how far I've walked.
Please donate whatever you can, even the cost of a cuppa! Every euro you contribute gives a second chance to our furry friends in Dogs Trust's care.
Dogs Trust Ireland's aim is to give stray and abandoned dogs a second life chance with responsible, caring new owners. Since opening in 2009, they have rescued and rehomed over 22,000 dogs. Public support funds their work and they are entirely reliant on the generosity of amazing people like you to continue this life-saving work. Every donation provides each dog in their care with nutritious food, veterinary treatment, a microchip, vaccinations, and most importantly, love and cuddles from their canine carers in a new forever home.
Thank you. Dogs Trust Ireland I will really appreciate your support!
Ann
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One week down, three to go!!!
Sunday 7th Sep
Wow, what a quick week! Week 1 has flown and, having walked 63.85kms, this means 64% of my September Dog’s Trust Ireland (DTI) challenge is done! Methinx its time to increase my target!
Before I go on, I’m sending a huge THANK YOU to Trish, Miriam, Judith and Michael. Your donations have meant the €99 target is exceeded already. Now, let’s get you up to date.
Cody-less walks are very different. As he was just shy of 15 years, our walks were getting shorter and more often. Without him, I cover more ground faster. Would I trade this to have him back? In a heartbeat! RIP Cody.
My daily average was 9K. However, I had 2 slow days as 4th was my birthday (Yayyyh!) when the Laytown beach Races got my attention. Lucky me: how cool that they chose my birthday for this amazing annual event. Great birthday celebrations at my friends’ beach home meant that 5th was … well … a slower day 😉! I caught up the other days.
Bettystown to the River Boyne The week’s ramblings started here. This was one of Cody’s and my favourite walks. Watching the gulls foraging, hearing the bird calls and enjoying the sea swimmers whoops as they dunk into the waves is one of life’s best therapies. Now, it’s my easy way for "dog-fixes", watching happy hounds enjoy freedom and the smells of beach life. A few “regulars” have spotted that Cody is missing and I really appreciate their caring words. I still find talking about his loss tough, though it's getting easier. Dog people “get” this gap, and several have experienced their own loss of precious paws.
Home to Laytown. Walking this side of Bettystown beach always seems shorter as there's lots more than wildlife to distract me. The beautiful beach homes keep me mentally plotting which would be mine if I won the lottery. Minor challenge: I don’t play the lottery! At Laytown, Gilna’s Cottage Inn has the best coffee to break the walk and people watch. This was a Cody favourite: dogs never forget who gives them treats!
From the Nanny to the Delvin. This walk from Laytown to Gormanston is stunning and walkers can detour into the dunes or through beach scrub for a change of scenery and pace. Cody loved it as wildlife scents kept his terrier’s inquisitive nose is always working, looking for opportunities.
Malahide Castle. The castle grounds were Cody’s happiest squirreling places. He never stopped trying to climb trees in the hope of catching these elusive smart critters.
Dublin city Train trips were a favourite Cody adventure. He always found a fan club and loved pressing his nose to the window, watching the world go past. The city parks were great fun too, people and duck watching.
These were last week’s highlights. With work getting in the way this week, I’ll need to be creative to keep my Km's high. Watch this space and lets see where my adventures in Cody’s name will take me.
Thanks again for last week’s donations. This is the link to my DTI fundraiser page.
https://events.dogstrust.ie/fundraisers/anngreene
All contributions will be super-gratefully received.
Thank You.
ShareThank you to my Sponsors
€53
Priscilla Sweeney
€20
Tracey Ashley
Go Ann! Well done on your fundraising and your lovely stories about fabulous Cody xxx
€21.20
Dick Anderson
Great job Ann! Here’s to Cody!
€53
Bill B
Keep walking Miss Ann, we love you. Bill & Linda
€53
Michael O'reilly
€21.20
Jude
Good luck Ann, not a problem for you xx
€21.20
Miriam & Oliver Mc Cabe
Well done Anne
€53
Trish @140 🐾
Good luck Ann …the perfect way to honour the bringer of happiness and celebration Cody the super doggy and a wonderful neighbour 🥰🥰
€20
What a wonderful tribute to Cody and a great support for Dogs Trust. Well done Ann and enjoy the walks, I hope Cody is with you every step of the way xxx