These dogs were made for walking…. And running by the looks of things.

More than 200 people, many complete with four legged friends, took part in Sunday’s annual dog race at Camana Bay.

Organised by Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts (CARE) the event was hailed a huge success.

And although the winner of the five kilometre race wasn’t accompanied by a canine, there wasn’t one too far behind.

Marius Acker crossed the line in first place (18.58) closely followed by Ray Welds (19.48) and Mark Tilly (20.44).

In the women’s race, Claire Critchley came first (20.00) Tracey Walker next (22.24) and Jacqueline Davis third (23.22). But the loudest cheer of the morning was saved for Greg Meaker who, along with his dog Bella, finished first out of those runners with pets crossing the line in a respectable 22.34.

First woman with a dog that finished was Emily Davies after 25.11 with Berty at her side.

Sponsored by Brit Cay, the annual event is now in it’s third year.

Lesley Agostinelli of CARE said: “All of these activities contribute towards CARE’s mission to end Cayman’s animal over-population problem and to prevent the ill treatment, cruelty and suffering of all domestic animals.

“We are understandably very proud of all that we have achieved so far, which has been undertaken solely through volunteers and funded by our fundraising events. We have no staff and no physical facility however our average vet bill is $3,000 each month and if we are to continue to make a difference and end the suffering and over population problem that exists we need to always be raising funds and awareness by engaging the hearts and minds of the community to make a difference….It takes a village.”

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