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A busy year for Devon Loves Dogs, here are the best bits...
At the beginning of a new year we like to have a look back at what we achieved over 2023. Thanks to to the enthusiasm of our members, supporters and partners we had a very busy year! We celebrated 6 years of Devon Loves Dogs back in the summer and we've enjoyed a varied programme of events, Waggy Walks and pop ups across South East Devon. We're looking forward to another action packed year in 2024!
Read more here
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 Join us on a Waggy Walk
We're excited to announce walks with two new partners for 2024. Forestry England and The National Trust at Killerton Estate. The first of these walks is at Trinity Hill near Axminster on Wed 24th January. Followed by a walk at Ashclyst Forest on Wed 6th March. We also regularly walk with our partners across the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths and Rangers across Teignbridge greenspaces.
All walks are free and everyone is welcome but you need to book your place. All the details are on our website. If you can't see a walk listed that suits you, just check back at a later date - we're always adding new dates and locations.
Waggy Walk dates
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 Exe Estuary wildlife on TV!
We'd like to say a massive thank you to everyone who's helped to protect the birds around the Exmouth Wildlife Refuge this season (15th Sept - 31st Dec). People and dogs can easily disturb the birds preventing them from resting, feeding and ultimately surviving the winter.
You can find find out more about the amazing array of Wildlife on the Exe by tuning in to this recent piece filmed by ITV with our South East Devon Wildlife Wardens. You can see some beautiful footage of Dawlish Warren, Exmouth Duckpond and the wider Exe Estuary. We're so lucky to live and walk around these beautiful areas.
Exe Estuary Wildlife on ITV
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Dogs and their owners have been exploring Ridgetop Park near Exeter for several months now and we're continuing our programme of Waggy Walks with Teignbridge Ranger Matt.
Ridgetop offers over 52 acres of wide open space for running and sniffing, all in a number of securely fenced fields. With stunning 360 degree views from the top, seating areas, dog bins and lots of interpretation about the site, it's history and the wildlide that lives there, this park has a lot to offer. There are two free car parks available, with more to follow in the future.
More about Ridgetop Park
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If you walk around the Otter estuary you'll know that a lot has changed in the last couple of years. The Lower Otter Restoration Project (LORP) has now been completed which means there are new footpaths to explore, new bird viewing areas, a footbridge and a new car park.
We enjoyed a Waggy Walk with Otter Estuary Ranger Rick Lockwood in December and it was fascinating to learn all about the project and what's new out on site. We'll be joining up for more Waggy Walks later this year.
Find out about the Otter Estuary
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Top Tips for winter dog walking
Lots of us find winter tough, it brings new challenges for us and our dogs and with shorter daylight hours and cold and wet weather conditions it can be more difficult to ensure that we have happy, healthy dog walks. But don't despair, here are our top tips for enjoying winter walks.
Top Tips for winter dog walking
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