Girl, 7, raises money to prevent rhino poaching

Paige wants to raise awareness of rhino poaching and money for Dogs 4 Wildlife

A seven-year-old girl from Lincolnshire is to do a two-week sponsored walk to help prevent rhino poaching.

From 4 December Paige will be walking two miles (3.2km) every day alongside family, friends and classmates.

Paige, from Bardney, is supporting the charity Dogs 4 Wildlife which specialises in breeding and training anti-poaching dogs to be deployed to Africa.

She said: "I love animals, and I think everyone should try to save them.”

Lisa, Paige's mum, explained: "Seeing her take this initiative at such a young age is incredible"

One of the walks will be held at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster as part of their Santa Safari 3km fun run.

Dogs 4 Wildlife says the dogs it trains can help achieve up to a 75% reduction in the number of rhinos being poached.

Paige's fundraising efforts will support the training and deployment of Nkosi, a puppy who will be among the dogs deployed in Africa.

Paige said: "I hope my walk will help Dogs 4 Wildlife train more dogs like Nkosi so they can keep the rhinos safe."

Paige’s mother, Lisa, added: “Paige has always had a deep affection for rhinos, and it is clear that she is passionate about their conservation."

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