Dog-walking

If you're missing Fido because you had to leave him behind before moving to Sydney, if you're unable to own a pet because of restrictions where you're currently living or if you simply want to cuddle and walk some dogs without actually owning a pet, then you might want to visit Monika's Doggie Rescue.

Monika's Doggie Rescue is a private registered charity that tries to save and re-home dogs from the council pounds. These dogs, if not rescued, would otherwise be euthanised. When rescued, the dogs live on the premises at Ingleside until they are adopted by a loving family.

Because Monika's Doggie Rescue is mainly volunteer-run, help is always needed when it comes to giving the dogs some quality and loving human attention, as well as walking time.

If Ingleside is too far to travel, you can also visit the Petbarn in Alexandria on Saturdays to walk the dogs.

There are almost always dogs available to walk, there is no need to make an appointment and it is great fun to spend an hour or two walking the dogs to a nearby park and having a bit of a play-time with them. After the fun is over and the dogs are played-out, you then return them to Monika's, knowing that you have given an animal some good loving attention and a walk they badly needed.

Website (where you can adopt a dog or look at a list of other volunteer jobs)

Cost: FREE!

Walking times:
Ingleside: 10am - 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday
Alexandria: 10am to 3pm, Saturdays

Note: First timers should bring photo ID to register as a volunteer. If you are under 18 years old, you will need to bring an adult with you.

Maps:
Monika's Doggie Rescue
2 McCowan Rd cnr Bloodwood Rd, Ingleside


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Petbarn Alexandria
Corner of Harley Street & McEvoy Street, Alexandria NSW


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