It was never going to be easy….three real dogs, two toy ones and four fundraisers together for a photocall at Brian House Children’s Hospice. Fleetwood canines Dexter, Mason and Megan were at the Hospice to help launch this year’s Bark in the Park, which takes place on Saturday April 16.

All money raised at the sponsored walk will go to Brian House, and Head of Fundraising Linzi Young persuaded her dad Dave to call in with his dogs to help model the bandanas which each participating pooch will receive this year.

Linzi said: “It was canine chaos! Getting all three dogs to look the same way at once proved impossible, but it was a great taste of what Bark in the Park is all about. We are expecting hundreds of dogs and their humans for the event at Lawson Showground and are hoping to raise several thousand pounds.

“People love Bark in the Park and we are glad to see it back in the fundraising calendar after a break last year. Pets at Home is kindly sponsoring the event again, and there will be canine-themed stalls and entertainment at the start line, making it a must-do for all local dogs and their owners.”

Bark in the Park is a 5km sponsored walk and attracts just about every breed – from giant Newfoundlands to tiny Yorkshire terriers. You can sign up online or join on the day. Entry costs £6 per dog, plus unlimited humans.