Newcastle University student now walking strangers' dogs to raise funds

Jack Maguire, a 19-year-old Newcastle University student, is walking strangers' dogs every day in February after posting on a local Facebook group to 'borrow' a dog; he is raising money for Newcastle Cat and Dog Shelter and has raised more than half of his £700 target.

Jack Maguire is a 19-year-old student at Newcastle University who says he loves walking dogs. He started by posting on a Jesmond Facebook group asking to "borrow" a dog because he missed his own cockapoo, Ollie. His first outing was to Rothbury and Cragside with a cockapoo called Nala. He is spending February walking strangers' dogs to raise money for Newcastle Cat and Dog Shelter. What we know: - Jack Maguire is from Skipton and studies economics and finance at Newcastle University. - He posted on a local Jesmond Facebook group asking to "borrow" a dog for a walk because he missed his five-year-old cockapoo, Ollie. - His first walk was to Rothbury and Cragside with a cockapoo named Nala, and they stopped at the Vale café where the dog had a small treat. - He is walking dogs daily in February and is asking people to donate to Newcastle Cat and Dog Shelter rather than paying him. - He has raised more than half of his £700 fundraising target so far. - He has walked dogs across the Town Moor and plans further walks to Whitley Bay and Tynemouth. Summary: Jack's project has connected him with local dog owners and is raising funds and awareness for the Newcastle Cat and Dog Shelter. He will continue daily walks through February as he meets more dogs and explores parts of the North East. Representatives of the shelter said community fundraising helps them care for the animals there.