TV property star and solo volunteer take on the Camino de Santiago for PAWS-PATAS

Shaun Garner, a TV property star and volunteer, is walking the Camino de Santiago alongside his friend Emily and PAWS-PATAS volunteer Paula Tyrrell to raise money for the Almería charity that rescues and re-homes abandoned dogs and cats. Shaun and Emily will follow the Camino Inglés, a 119-kilometre route from Ferrol, while Paula will embark on the Camino Francés, a longer and more challenging route.

Shaun, Emily, and Paula each have a unique approach to their walk. Shaun and Emily, familiar to viewers of the TV show, will complete the route in five days. Paula, on the other hand, will walk the Camino Francés alone, carrying everything she needs on her back and facing the trail's steepest climbs and longest stretches without companions.

So far, Shaun and Emily have raised over €1,700 from 59 donors, and Paula's route is expected to raise a similar amount. All donations go directly to PAWS-PATAS' shelter in Los Gallardos, Almería, where they provide food, veterinary treatment, and emergency shelter for animals in need. PAWS-PATAS has turned to its community for support this year, including previous appeals for volunteers and fundraising events.

Supporters can donate through Shaun and Emily's fundraising page or Paula's separate page, both of which are live and accepting contributions ahead of the September start date. PAWS-PATAS expressed gratitude for the support of all three walkers, including the animals currently in their care.