GALLERY: RSPCA Darwin Million Paws Walk to raise $20,000

WATCH: From Great Danes to tiny chihuahuas, see the cutest little pups taking part in the RSPCA’s biggest annual fundraiser.

GREAT Danes and tiny chihuahua plodded along together as part of a major annual fundraising event for Territorian animals in need.

Two hundred people and 150 of their fluffy friends – approximately 999 little legs — walked together at the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens as part of the annual Darwin RSPCA Million Paws Walk on Sunday.

Recently rescued puppy Omwarl may have been missing a leg, but her owner Claire Bowry said that would “hardly” stop her from keeping up with the pack.

Ms Bowry said she rescued her three-legged pup 10 months ago, after Omwarl lost her leg after being shot.

Joining them on the walk were Allan Anderson and Ian Wagstaff, who joked they were known as “the sharpie people” because of their two rescues, Hugo and Hank.

“Whenever they need one to rescue they call us,” Mr Anderson said.

Mr Wagstaff said Hugo was neglected as a puppy, and was found with no fur while his skin had turned black. For the first few months after being adopted he had to sleep standing up.

“They’re living a better life now,” Mr Anderson said.

Animal fosterer, Jen Wolfe said she had cared for 20 cats over five years and countless dogs through programs run by the RSPCA and other welfare groups.

She said the animals stayed at her home over short periods, either while waiting for new homes or as respite care if their owners were going through a difficult time.

Ms Wolfe said she had an emotional moment on the RSPCA walk, after reuniting with a “bottle baby” puppy she had raised from just one-week old.

Ms Wolfe said it was a difficult moment to give up the four puppies from Tiwi Islands who she had cared for until they were eight-weeks-old.

General manager Peter King said it was a “huge day” for the Darwin RSPCA, with 90 per cent of their funding coming from events and donations.

He said the Sunday walk was expected to raise around $20,000.

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Renae ’Rocket‘ Bretherton with Ollie at the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens for the RSPCA Darwin Million Paws Walk on Sunday May 29.

Tess Robinson, left, with Corey and Kat Nestler with Doughnut at the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens for the RSPCA Darwin Million Paws Walk on Sunday May 29.