By Renee Wood
Healesville resident Charlotte Eaton is stepping up throughout the month of August, raising donations for Guide Dogs Australia through the Pawgust campaign.
The campaign allows people to set a daily walking goal for them and their pet while raising donations for the cause.
Charlotte jumped at the chance due to her love for animals and the charity.
“I saw it come up on Facebook and I’m all about my animals, I love them and I thought this is just something that I could do,” Ms Eaton said.
Karma is Charlotte’s two year old dog which will accompany her on a walk every day of August, for at least 30 minutes a day.
“We’re doing minimum half an hour each day, no matter the weather… just gotta do it,” she said.
After signing up and an initial donation, a pedometer for Karma was mailed which will count her steps to create a log for their walking journeys.
It’s also a benefit for Karma, who was born during the pandemic and hasn’t been able to socialise.
“She’s not used to seeing everyone else, she’s just been with her family and the neighbours… so yeah, trying to get her out a bit.”
Charlotte has set a goal of $290 for the month of August.
She’s also encouraging others to take up the vital cause, saying it costs $50,000 to train every new guide dog.
“It’s just to help so that everyone that needs a guide dog is able to have a guide dog,” Charlotte said.
“I’d definitely encourage other people….It was all straightforward, anyone could really do it.”
If you’d like to support Charlotte and Karma, visit www.pawgust.com.au/fundraisers/charlotteeaton/pawgust
