The Big Paws
Join The Big Paws event and be part of something special.
Walk to honour the memory of your beloved dog while raising funds for dogs who desperately need your help. Turn your dog’s legacy into a lifeline for those still waiting for a second chance.
When a beloved dog leaves our side, the world changes. The house feels quieter; the walks feel longer, and a space opens in our hearts that only they could fill. The Big Paws event was created to honour that love.
More than a walk: your dog’s legacy can save another dog’s life
On Saturday 31st January, join the Big Paws walk in memory of your beloved dog. By signing up to take part, you’ll help raise vital funds for vulnerable, abandoned dogs who desperately need your help. Your dog’s legacy stretches far beyond your walk - every euro raised from this special event will help rescue, protect, and rehabilitate countless dogs still waiting for their second chance.
All across Ireland, people just like you will be stepping out on their dog’s favourite route, walking alone in peaceful reflection or side-by-side with family and friends. Channel your grief and honour your dog's pawprints - and the imprint they made on your life - by celebrating the bond you shared and the companionship that stays long after they’re gone. By taking part, you’ll turn treasured memories of walks with your dog into lifesaving action by being the reason so many other dogs will get a chance at the happy ending they deserve.
A love that lives on
Choose a walk you know your dog would love. Whether that's their favourite path, a quiet woodland trail, or the familiar streets you wandered together every day - walk it again with intention and nostalgia. Walk to commemorate all the joy they brought into your life while making a powerful difference for dogs who need you now more than ever.
I've always had a dog by my side, so they feel like an intricate part of me. Anybody who has a dog knows that that they enrich one's life more than you could ever imagine.
Clodagh McKenna, Celebrity chef and dog lover
Take a moment to reflect with The Big Paws podcast
As you walk, we invite you to listen to The Big Paws podcast with celebrity chef and dog lover Clodagh McKenna. Give yourself a few moments to connect with the stories of others who are feeling the loss of their precious dogs. Dedicate these moments to the memory of your dog and your grieving journey. (Available on Apple Podcasts here)
Be part of something special
Every step you take and every euro you raise honours all the love and happiness your dog brought to this world. Through you, your dog’s loving and joyful legacy lives on. Be part of something truly special and walk to give other dogs a chance at being loved and cared for the way your dog was.
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