A DOUBLE-HIP replacement is not ­hampering charity ­walker Kenny Carter from a 14-mile hike in aid of Ipplepen-based Animals in Distress.

Kenny with daughter Michelle, pictured, aims to hit the road from Starcross to Teignmouth on July 1.

Michelle said: ‘We were very lucky to be able to adopt our two cats from Animals in Distress, and were so pleased we were given the opportunity to change these beautiful cats’ lives.

‘They have certainly made our lives better too. We wanted to do something to help all the other animals at Animals in Distress.’

She added: ‘My dad likes a challenge and he wanted to come with me, which makes the walk all the more special as he has had a double hip operation.’

Anyone minded to sponsor Michelle and Kenny can do so via their sponsorship page at https://www.animalsindistress.uk.com/fundraisers/sponsored-walk.