Paws for thought

Betty Henderson ANIMAL lover, rescuer and rights advocate, Hayley Louise Stout from The Under Dog rescue charity tragically lost her own beloved fourlegged friend in January. To honour the memory of her best friend, Curro, Hayley is organising a walk in celebration of her dog’s life, along one of his favourite routes in the area.

Hayley was devastated when Curro passed away unexpectedly during an operation, but she wants to get fellow dog lovers out in the very place where her pet loved to explore.

With the help of the pet-loving community, Hayley’s idea quickly gained traction, and on Saturday, March 25, at 11.30am people from all over will join in an amble along the scenic seafront paseo in Torre del Mar to Caleta and back.

The event promises to be a fun-filled morning, where participants can bring their furry friends along. Guests are asked to bring a donation of €5, giving them entry to a raffle and a

TOWNS across Axarquia celebrated International Women’s Day last week, and the regional government showed their commitment to women’s health by also marking International Endometriosis Awareness Day on Monday, March 14.

The regional government showed its

Women’s health

goodie bag. One lucky number will win a fabulous hamper and a vegan cake.

The charity walk is also an opportunity to raise funds for The Under Dog Rescue. With each step, participants will help make a difference in the lives of rescue dogs.

Contact Anna for further details: annatin line@hotmail.com.

support for the ADAEC organisation which supports women who suffer with endometriosis. This little-known condition affects one in 10 women worldwide, and until recently, it wasn’t even recognised as an illness.

The President of the Mancomunidad regional government, José Juan Jiménez, joined representatives from the ADAEC to read a manifesto in support of those living with endometriosis. The manifesto aimed to increase visibility and awareness of this debilitating illness.