CHRISTINE TRWOGA is braving the elements for the 21 mile Manchester Marathon, and all because of her love of Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

Christine from Radcliffe, in Manchester, is the owner of Sasha, a three-year-old bitch who is about to become a mum in May!

Christine decided that she would run for rescue after speaking to her local rescue for Staffords, and hearing of their ongoing hard work to build funds for housing and rehoming dogs. The run takes place on May 21st.

If you would like to sponsor Christine, you can do so by sending cheques/postal orders (made payable to Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue) to us: c/o Ali Smith, Assistant Editor, OUR DOGS, 5, Oxford Rd Station Approach, Manchester, M60 1SX. A list of sponsors and a grand total will appear after the event.