A pub in Sheffield raised over £50, pushing the campaign’s fundraising total past the halfway mark.

Alder, a pub in Neepsend, hosted a dog-themed quiz on 20 November where the £500 barrier was broken. 

In addition to the money directly raised in the form of donations, a sponsorship was secured for Peggy, an autism assistance dog.

Before the event, Quizmaster Daniel Tennant said: “How can you not support something so cute? We’re all dog lovers here, and we’re a very dog-friendly pub. We’re known for being a dog-friendly place, and this campaign felt like the perfect fit for us.” 

The Alder bar is known for its dog-friendly atmosphere, and is featured on Dog Friendly Sheffield. 

People who took part in the quiz had a chance to win dog themed prizes, including a top prize of a Snoopy themed calendar. 

A participant of the pub quiz, Jess Steele said: “What a lovely night. It was wonderful to see so many people coming out to support such an amazing charity. It was a brilliant way to raise both awareness and much-needed funds. The sense of community spirit was incredible.”

The last Pup Quiz will take place tonight at the Fox and Duck.

Over the coming weeks, Paws for a Cause plans to raise £1,000 to help 10 children with autism meet their support dogs, recruit 10 puppy socialisers, and encourage 15 people to sponsor autism assistance dog Peggy.

To view upcoming events, donate, register interest as a puppy socialiser or sponsor Peggy, visit here. For more information on Support Dogs, visit here.