SKODA renews partnership with Dogs Trust

SKODA is renewing its partnership with Dogs Trust as the official vehicle supplier to the charity, writes Brian Byrne.

The agreement sees SKODA adding a Yeti and an Octavia Combi to the charity's existing fleet of SKODA vehicles.

Dealers nationwide will also fundraise for Dogs Trust during the year. First up is 'Pooch in the Park', a free 4K family dog walk on Saturday 24 August in Corkagh Park in Clondalkin, organised by the brand's West Dublin dealer Pilsen Auto.

The core function of Dogs Trust is to reduce the number of stray dogs that are destroyed in Irish pounds each year and to educate the public about canine care. Since opening its re-homing centre in Finglas in Dublin back in November 2009, Dogs Trust has helped save the lives of over 5,500 stray and abandoned puppies and dogs.

Members of the public can make a donation to Dogs Trust by visiting their local SKODA dealership. Regular updates will appear on facebook.com/skodaireland about local fundraising initiatives during the year. Dogs Trust receives no government funding.

Pictured above announcing details of the partnership are TV presenter Kirsteen O'Sullivan with Ciara Walsh, Marketing Communications Manager, ŠKODA Ireland and Mark Beazley, Executive Director, Dogs Trust. Kirsteen is also pictured with Marilyn, a St Bernard from Dogs Trust.