Michaela Meade
Yarraville’s Lauren Brack is hoping she and her dog Diesel can raise money for a good cause this month by taking part in Petember.
The event is a month-long fundraiser that has participants dress up their canine companions to raise money for Variety assistance dogs, which help kids living with autism, anxiety and epilepsy.
Each week in September, owners dress up their dogs in line with the theme they are given, and the public gets to cast their vote for their favourite.
Ms Brack said she stumbled across the fundraiser by chance.
“I found it while I was scrolling through Instagram, didn’t know much about it,” she said.
“They were looking for people to sign up.
“I’m always taking photos of [her dog Diesel] anyway, so I thought why not.”
Ms Brack has set herself and Diesel a goal of raising $100 for the fundraiser.
“If we don’t reach that goal, I’ll donate the money myself,” she said.
Ms Brack said she’s been enjoying the time in lockdown with her furry friend – which has provided time for photoshoots – although not as much as Diesel has.
“I think they [dogs] are enjoying it more than anyone,” Ms Brack said.
“He’s been a lifesaver.
“The only thing keeping us connected to society is trips to the park.”
Details: fundraise.variety.org.au/fundraisers/laurenbrack
