Rokethon’s second charity walk took place on November 2nd, with Princess Charlene joining participants at the Chapiteau de Fontvielle for the heartwarming event dedicated to combating animal abandonment.
The Princess, who serves as President of the Société Protectrice des Animaux de Monaco (SPA), took part in the solidarity walk accompanied by her eight-year-old Chihuahua Harley, leading the way for a large crowd of participants and their lovely companions for the symbolic walk.
The event, organised by the Rokethon association, aims to raise awareness for animal mistreatment all while promoting responsible adoption and generating donations for animal shelters.
Upon arrival, Princess Charlene also met Lee Ji-yeon, a South Korea representative for Last Chance for Animals. The international organisation helped secure historic legislation in South Korea in 2024 that prohibits the breeding, slaughter, distribution and sale of dogs for consumption.
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Following the charity walk, the Princess toured the various workshops and information stands set up by animal welfare organisations. She then watched the adoption parade, where rescue dogs seeking new homes were presented to the public in the form of a fashion show, called ‘Walk me home and love me fur-ever’. They were accompanied by models wearing ethically produced designs.
Rokethon president Sylvia Sermenghi welcomed the Princess’ continued support for the cause, noting her longstanding commitment to animal welfare.
Through events like these, Rokethon continues to advocate its central message: choose adoption over purchasing from breeders.
Beyond the event, the association’s long-term ambition is to be able to acquire property that could serve as a sanctuary for elderly, abandoned and mistreated dogs who struggle to find placement in he already packed existing facilities.
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