Isobel kicked off Schnauzerfest month yesterday with her walk around Tissington. ‘The rain stayed off in Derbyshire. 7 humans and 8 schnauzers walked the village, across fields, to end up for lunch at Herbert’s tea rooms. We raised £70’ A fabulous, fun start to the best month of the year

With 16 fab prizes up for grabs please help October be an amazing month of fundraising 🙏 Prizes are on our website which is where you can buy tickets which are £3 each 🥳 👇🏻 buff.ly/mhPZGPk

Our memories are never more precious than when they are all we have left of our beloved dogs. Knowing others understand how painful losing a dog is, can help. We understand. Our memorial page is always open, it's a place where we never forget those who are gone.

We're very sad that we have this news to share with you. In August Harvey celebrated his 13th birthday. Sadly, on Sunday he died. Harvey's story is one of incredible resilience and courage, and is testament to the deep, loving bonds which dogs and people form.

It’s been a while since we held an October raffle. It's the most exciting month when, since 2014 schnauzers and friends are walking, raising money and awareness. With the milestone of raising one million pounds since 2014 within reach, it'll be fantastic if it happens in October. So a raffle it is!

We're excited to let you know that if you're organising an event in aid of Schnauzerfest, you can now take donations using just your phone. It's perfect if you don't want to collect cash, and donors can claim Gift Aid when they donate, increasing gifts by 25%. It's as simple as tap & donate!

Whilst we don’t organise any walks, our wonderful supporters do so to help the charity in its work and ethos. Which is one that’s very welcoming to all dogs. Since the start of Schnauzerfest everyone’s welcome and our supporters with their walks agree. Here’s supporter Frankie in 2019 🙂

Help spread the word with Schnauzerfest cards and posters. Ready to download and print from this link buff.ly/3eBsxIx Carry with you, stick them on local community noticeboards, in vet practices, pet shops, it all helps people to hear about #Schnauzerfest

Our TEXT donate is an easy way to send support 🧡 Small amounts really do collectively make a big difference. The default donation for a text to 70085 with the word SFEST is £5 but it's possible to make a donation for any amount between £1 to £20. 🧡 Thank you Schnauzerfesters for caring.

Jump into supporting the Schnauzerfest lottery for a chance to win weekly cash prizes. It helps us deliver support to rescues around the UK 🙏 plus it’s fun to play. Tickets here 👇 buff.ly/3a5x30L #Schnauzerfest #SchnauzerfestLottery #Fundraising

It’s an exciting time for the UK’s schnauzers & friends as October brings walks, walks and more walks 🥳 Thanks to all who are organising their walks with friends, inviting others to join in and making October special. You might find a local group here www.schnauzerfest.org/walking-grou...

We’re shipping pre-orders now aiming for all to arrive by tend of Oct. It’s a huge task 🙂so don’t worry if yours takes a while. Buying the calendar helps our funds greatly as all costs are covered by private donors. They’re available from our website while stocks last www.schnauzerfest.org/shop

The beautiful face of Susie-Belle, relaxed, content. It’s almost 10 years since she died. I find it unfathomable to think she’sbeen gone so long. And yet she’s still so present in my life. That’s in part down to her legacy, Schnauzerfest. October is a month full of meaning to me & Schnauzerfest

Since the weekend supporters have confirmed walks at Rye Harbour (East Sussex), Brean Sands (Somerset, first Sunday in November) and Hertfordshire. We couldn't be more grateful to people organising their walks. Walks are organised by individuals, each will be different.

Celebrate the arrival of our new 'Let's Walk' range in our teemill store with 10% off everything using code: TENOFF up to midnight. Everything you buy will help us to pay vet bills this winter. Our Teemill range is organic cotton and British made. Shop now ⬇️ schnauzerfest.store

Yesterday Millie and friends raised awareness and funds and had fun🧡 ‘..at my local parks dog show two Schnauzerfest friends traveled quite a way to help me, and not only managed the schnauzerfest crèche they ran the stall and sold merchandise, all sorts of books and trinkets- and raised £194.02’

Another walk added 🙂 The support coming in to get over the million pounds milestone is really great, everything you do makes Schnauzerfest what it is. And gets us closer to that huge milestone 🧡 Kim’s walking group which is organising the walk is here or DM & we’ll connect you buff.ly/3Q1dj2q

How does one million pounds sound? One... …million …pounds… This is the amount that’s a breath away from being raised since the first Schnauzerfest walk in October 2014. A million pounds raised by this amazing community. It's an astounding sum of money. For any charity it is a big milestone.

When we say big, we mean BIG!

Our teemill range includes accessories like this fabulous back pack - perfect for your walks! We're offering 10% off, store-wide up to midnight on Monday (tomorrow). Use code TENOFF at checkout. Browse our full teemill store here: schnauzerfest.store

You are amazing supporters. Here’s the link to help us this way 🙏 www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/schna...

…and just in, Plymouth will be walking in support on 19th October. Ruth of Wingwalk fame is organising and welcomes everyone. We can connect you or if you’re a Facebook user her group is here buff.ly/3PAkeQN

With thanks to Rachel for organising a walk in support of Schnauzerfest on 12 October, Avonheath, Dorset. All details are in the Dorset Schnauzer Facebook group or we can connect you if you DM. We believe there’s been a walk for Schnauzerfest in Dorset every year since 2014 🧡 buff.ly/2YGiMER

Use code TENOFF at checkout in our teemill store all weekend. Our new 'Let's Walk' design is perfect to show support on your walks in October and beyond. Our Teemill range is British made, organic cotton, sustainably responsible 10% off is available up to midnight on Monday. schnauzerfest.store

Our Teemill store is offering 10% off everything up to midnight on Monday. With our new ‘Let’s Walk’ design plus many others it’s a good time to shop and support 🙏 schnauzerfest.store

Sunny September afternoon walk in the New Forest? Don’t mind if I do. 🧡 #SchnauzerGang #DogsofBluesky

Details of how to get details of the North Cumbria meet-up on Sun 19th Oct coming soon!!

We can't give all details of walks (logistics prevent) but can point you in the direction of supporters kindly doing walks in aid of the charity in October. Here's just some. See our website for tips on organising one. It can be as small & simple as you like! www.schnauzerfest.org/walking-for-...

From now until midnight on Monday, when you shop in our Teemill store - including this new 'Let's Walk' design - there's 10% OFF when you use CODE: TENOFF at checkout. Shop our teemill store here: schnauzerfest.store

REGULAR GIVING… …is a powerful way to help 🧡 The smallest monthly donations make a big difference. They give us income stability. As a tiny charity reliant on your support, set up a Direct Debit today & your money will help the minute it’s received 🙏 See more 👇🏻 buff.ly/40DSSxK

We thought you'd like to see this... ...the amount that's been issued in #Schnauzerfest Grants since April. Every penny has been donated and raised by a simply wonderful community. Every penny changes and in some cases, saves lives. Thank you Schnauzerfesters, thank you for everything.

It's with great sadness we share news of the death of one of our longest supporting dogs, Darwin. Doma writes of her beloved friend, "Darwin is my first ever dog and led me to a new life with her, Schnauzerfest and lots of new friends who got it - she was my whole world. We're beyond heartbroken."

“I’ve said it before and will say it again Schnauzerfesters are the best. A wonderful surprise. The more i look at it I see more details, even down to the schnauzers on my leggings.” Ruth did her wingwalk for Schnauzerfest and today received this lovely gift from a supporter in awe 🙂

2-4pm Sunday 19th October! How specific can I be about where it is? The place is an enclosed dog field, and they also have a private walk. I‘ve booked for 2 hrs so people can come and go. They even have a little onsite coffee van 😎🖤🐾

North Cumbria Schnauzerfest October Schnauzer Social is booked for 2 - 4pm on Sunday 19th October 2025! It’s free but will be asking people to indicate if they’re coming to make sure have enough parking! More details to follow, you can get it in the diary now @schnauzerfest.bsky.social #schnauzer

We’re happy to say that through amazing generosity of many, the appeal raised almost £5000 🥳 This incredible sum helped make the Schnauzerfest Grant a really useful contribution to helping Hope Rescue get through the awful crisis they are battling. Thank you Schnauzerfesters you’re the best 🧡

Our website has a great sale on, thanks to amazing donations of brand new items like coats, jumpers, harnesses and more. Stock up now and help us to pay vet bills this winter 🙏 Shop our sale 👇🏼 www.schnauzerfest.org/shop?categor...

There’s a lot happening & due to illness we’re running a bit behind. BUT we’re catching up now, it’s the most exciting time as October rushes towards us, so no slacking now 🙂 A bumper newsletter will go out this week, put yourself on our mailing list to receive 👍 www.schnauzerfest.org/sign-up

Sign up for our newsletter and hear what your support does every day for the dogs 🥰 See more 👇🏻 www.schnauzerfest.org/sign-up-for-...

When lottery winners donate prizes back to us we’re very touched, it’s so generous. Thank you to all who have done this 🥰 Playing is an easy way to help us pay vet bills and win cash for yourself. We have winners every week. See more 👉 buff.ly/3a5x30L

We love this sort of news 👏🧡 Thank you if you helped last week 🙏 by using #easyfundraising! Not joined yet? Sign up, it’s free and your online shopping won't cost you any extra - the brands you shop with will donate, not you! Sign up today: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/schna...

Join Natalie & Evie celebrating 3 years of Lincolnshire schnauzer walks on 12th October with a walk along Humber bank from Waters Edge Visitor Centre. Meet at 11am. All details are found in Natalie’s Lincolnshire Schnauzers Facebook group. We thank Natalie for organising 🙏 buff.ly/3UZltsB

🍰WOOFTERNOON TEA anyone? If you don’t fancy walking to celebrate Schnauzerfest month (aka October) a Woofternoon Tea is a tasty alternative 🧁 Do it with friends, with fun and love and help the dogs have better futures 🙏 Get started 👇🏼 buff.ly/4enon59 www.schnauzerfest.org/woofternoon-...

October’s coming and we’d love to see lots going on in aid of the charity. Dog walks are easy & fun, tell us about yours. But anything can be done (that’s legal 🤣) how about a cake sale at work, a Woofternoon Tea, or anything you fancy 🧡 Let our guide inspire you 👉🏾 buff.ly/3zP0rFY

TANGO is here to ask you to buy a lottery ticket and help dogs have happy, healthy lives like him 🙏 If you see him on Instagram be sure to say hi 🙂 Play here 👉 www.givinglottery.org.uk/support/schn...

When you’re out and about with your dogs remember to tell people about #Schnauzerfest - the more who hear, the more good news for the dogs we create together.

North Cumbrian Schnauzer gang! I’m looking to organise a social for @schnauzerfest.bsky.social in October at a local dog field to raise some cash. I’ll sort out advertising and even go back into the depths of fb to do so 😳 Would anyone be interested? #schnauzer #schnauzergang

As well as our website based shop where you’ll find calendars, cards, marketplace items & have a sale on at the mo, our Teemill store is brimming with a range of sustainably produced UK made items. It’s worth taking a look for our new designs and stock ☺️ schnauzerfest.store

Thank you everyone who supported the recent raffle. From the donors of the prizes to all who entered, you created a really successful fundraiser. All money raised goes towards the Grant which will head to Hope Rescue later this month. All 5 winners have been emailed today (check your inboxes).