A FORMER stray who was looked after at Dogs Trust Harefield before finding a permanent home is going the extra mile alongside her owner throughout November.

They aim to raise much-needed funds for dogs still waiting to find their furry-tail ending.

Exactly two years ago, Sean Bilton and his partner, Charlotte, decided they wanted a dog in their life, so, living in Harefield, they visited Dogs Trust in Harvil Road, where they first met Ccossbreed Mishka.

Sean, 39, said: “To think that Mishka had been fending for herself, living on the streets alone, is heartbreaking.

“She was malnourished and had a rash on her stomach. Dogs Trust gave her food, shelter, medication and love all the way until she came to live with us.

"Now I want to give something back to help other dogs, with Mishka by my side.”

Sean will be pounding the pavements every day throughout November as he is taking on a challenge to walk 200 miles with Mishka in 30 days.

He will be exploring all the green spaces Harefield has to offer and heading further afield, too.

Sean continued: “It's going to be a month of being tired, rained on, cold and muddy, but with my best buddy by my side it will be great. Knowing we are helping the dogs at Dogs Trust will make it all worthwhile. 

“Mishka loves her walks, but this will definitely be averaging more than we are used to.”

Richard Moore, rehoming centre manager at Harefield, said: “It’s always fantastic to hear how our former residents are doing, and Mishka has obviously found her forever home with Sean and Charlotte.”

If you would like to support them, go to www.justgiving.com/page/miles-with-mishka