CANINES will be taking their faithful human pets walkies this weekend in aid of a Worcester-based charity.

A number of Droitwich businesses are joining the walk around the Malvern Hills, which has been organised by St Richard's Hospice.

Among those taking part in Saturday's walk is Kaja. The miniature long-haired Dachshund will be joined by around 25 members of staff from Hotelshop, based in the town's High Street, which books UK hotels for the leisure and corporate market.

Viv Hudson, managing director of Hotelshop said: "St Richard's Hospice is an integral part of our community, caring for our neighbours, relatives and friends."

St Richard's Hospice, in Rose Hill, off London Road, cares for people with life threatening illnesses.