Dog walkers and their canine companions were out in full force at Thetford Forest to raise money for an animal welfare charity.

Families from across the region met at High Lodge on Saturday (September 25) morning for an event dubbed 'Woof in the Woods'.

Thetford & Brandon Times: Families took part in the 'Woof in the Woods' dog walk at Thetford ForestFamilies took part in the 'Woof in the Woods' dog walk at Thetford Forest (Image: Angela Sharpe Photography 2021)

The gathering was hosted by FutureYou Cambridge, a company which makes vitamins including a turmeric-based joint supplement for dogs called Curcupet-K9.

For every person attending the weekend's walk, FutureYou pledged to make a donation to Blue Cross in support of their work on arthritis in dogs.

Thetford & Brandon Times: Dog walkers and their canine companions enjoyed a walk through Thetford ForestDog walkers and their canine companions enjoyed a walk through Thetford Forest (Image: Angela Sharpe Photography 2021)

Beginning on the fir trail, walkers taking part were given the option to stroll either 2.5km or 5km.

Blue Cross was founded back in 1897 and provides support for pet owners who cannot afford private vet bills.

Thetford & Brandon Times: Dozens took part in the 'Woof in the Woods' dog walk at Thetford ForestDozens took part in the 'Woof in the Woods' dog walk at Thetford Forest (Image: Angela Sharpe Photography 2021)

The charity also helps to find homes for unwanted animals, of which there have been thousands across the UK after lockdown buyers tried to rehome their pets.

Thetford & Brandon Times: The Woof in the Woods dog walk at Thetford Forest raised money for Blue CrossThe Woof in the Woods dog walk at Thetford Forest raised money for Blue Cross (Image: Angela Sharpe Photography 2021)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Woof in the Woods was organised by FutureYou CambridgeWoof in the Woods was organised by FutureYou Cambridge (Image: Angela Sharpe Photography 2021)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Participants at Thetford Forest for the Woof in the Woods dog walkParticipants at Thetford Forest for the Woof in the Woods dog walk (Image: Angela Sharpe Photography 2021)

Thetford & Brandon Times: Woof in the Woods saw participants walk either 2.5km or 5km through Thetford ForestWoof in the Woods saw participants walk either 2.5km or 5km through Thetford Forest (Image: Angela Sharpe Photography 2021)