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Shropshire kennel workers to climb Snowdon three times to raise funds for rescue dogs
Overview
Workers from Hilbrae Rescue Kennels near Shrewsbury are planning to climb Mount Snowdon three times in a single day to raise £2,000 to help cover increasing veterinary costs. Kieron Weaver and colleague Jim Brace will tackle the challenge carrying 35lb backpacks, alongside a small number of rescue dogs. The charity, which cares for stray and abandoned animals, faces high expenses due to dogs arriving with untreated injuries and medical conditions.
Key points
- Kieron Weaver and Jim Brace are climbing Mount Snowdon three times in one day to raise £2,000 for Hilbrae Rescue Kennels.
- The funds will help support rising veterinary costs and care for abandoned and stray dogs in Shropshire.
- The pair plan to begin their climb at 05:00 BST and aim to finish within 12 hours while carrying 35lb backpacks.
- A small number of rescue dogs will accompany the workers on the climb.
- Kennel operator Marty Burrell stated that high veterinary bills are one of the charity's biggest expenses, often caused by dogs being abandoned with untreated medical conditions.