Inspector John Jenkins

John decided to take part in the trek partly as a personal challenge, with his 50th birthday looming in May, and because he saw the benefit to everyone at the RSPCA at a difficult financial time – animals, supporters and colleagues.

He said: “I want to keep fit and have a goal to train for as I have a young son who keeps me busy and who I want to be able to do more and more outdoor activities with as he grows up.

“I also want to raise the profile of the RSPCA and what we all do to help animals.

John realises that one of the biggest challenges will be the fundraising, but plans to canvass anyone and everyone in raising money for the charity.

Here is just one example of why John needs your support...
 

Two puppies are found dead in a dyke

The grisly discovery was made by a dog walker in May this year after using a footpath on the river way. The pups were found floating in the water.

The puppies are believed to be Labradors and were only a few days old. The RSPCA believes that they had been drowned.

The dog walker, said: “I was out walking my dog and suddenly he shot off and then came running back to me with something in his mouth. At first I thought it was a bird but then I realised it was a puppy. I then saw another puppy floating in the water. It was just horrible and I was in tears when I realised what had happened to them.”

John, who is still investigating the case, said: “It is just heartbreaking to think that these puppies have died a horrendous death by drowning.

There were no other injuries found on their bodies, so we can only conclude that someone has driven them out to this remote location to drown them.

What upsets me the most is that their deaths were completely unnecessary. If their owner was struggling and unable to cope there are lots of charities who would have been willing to offer them some help."

If you would like to help John prevent more of these types of cases, visit John’s JustGiving page and support him on this incredible challenge.