All the shapes, sizes, ages, temperaments, personalities, backgrounds, stories, needs, hopes, fears

So many of you have sent me the most lovely and touching messages of support and encouragement during my great adventure with my Daddy. Every message was so gratefully received and carried us forward every day. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

The other HUGE motivation we had was the opportunity to raise funds for Dogs Trust and help them to continue the AMAZING work they do to help dogs find their forever home and best friends. Another MASSIVE thank you to all of you who gave so generously to this great cause.

When we came up with the idea of the journey, we just didn't know how much money we could raise. Mummy told us to be bold and set a target of £200 for every day of the 16 day walk. We are just blown away that we've got to almost £6,500 (including Gift Aid)!!

Here are just some of the gorgeous dogs that Dogs Trust is helping at this very moment, right across the country. This is why your donations are so important.

They're like humans as they're all shapes, sizes, ages, temperaments, personalities, backgrounds, stories, needs, hopes, fears and futures... Each one very special and very unique in their own way. You can read their stories at www.dogstrust.org.uk

I 'woof' each and every one of you, my doggy friends. I will keep all my paws crossed that you find the home and family you deserve and that it's as loving as the one I've been lucky enough to have for the last fifteen years.

Wags, licks and mountains of good luck

Basil xx

Today's tune: True colors - Cyndi Lauper