Offices, factories and shops will be going barking mad on October 5, as it is the Blue Cross take your dog to work day.

Hundreds of people across the country are taking part in the event to raise funds for the Blue Cross animal welfare charity.

Take your dog to work day is sponsored by Dogs Today magazine and is now in its fourth year.

This is just one of the many events that animal lovers can get involved in during the Blue Cross' annual awareness and fund raising week, which runs from October 2 to October 10.

The Blue Cross is one of Britain's oldest animal welfare charity.

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