THIS summer, Robert Donkers and four of his adorable dogs will be walking the distance from Lands’ End to John O’Groats to raise awareness and funds to end the suffering of dogs in China and Southeast Asia.

He will pass through Glazebrook tomorrow, Tuesday, and Wednesday on his journey to Scotland's most northern point.

Multiple festivals, such as the Yulin, exist which celebrate the torture and consumption of dogs.

Sadly, the Yulin dog eating festival only represents less than 0.01 per cent of the Chinese dog meat trade as a whole.

In China alone, more than 10 million dogs are killed in this way to be eaten every year.

This cruelty extends to the whole of south east Asia and even pet dogs are stolen, trafficked, tortured and killed.

Robert and his soon to be registered charity walkingtosavedogs.com raises funds to support carefully selected shelters and projects which rescue dogs from these festivals and the meat trade.

They aim to not only rescue the dogs but also put an end to the dog meat trade completely through education, changing legislation and providing the dog meat traders with alternative means to support their families.

Robert said: “My Shih Tzus Madeleine, Ronan, Wilbur and my Chihuahua Hannah will be the voice of millions of less fortunate dogs.

"My team of canine furry fundraisers are well-prepared for the task ahead. They love the outdoors and we have been walking on average 12 miles a day since May."

He will be wearing a GPS device so everyone can track his progress at walkingtosavedogs.com or support him by joining him along the route.

Robert devotes all of his time and energy to help end the suffering of dogs, you can donate here:

● Donate at www.walkingtosavedogs.com or www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/walkingtosavedogs

● Follow him on Twitter: @Donkersrobert and Facebook: Walking to Save Dogs.