Walk/Run for the Animals
Register. Raise funds. Save animal lives.
Walk/Run is more than just a fun walk with your dog, it's a critical fundraiser that fuels our lifesaving mission. Join us and make a difference for thousands of pets in need. Register for a 3-mile walk or 5k run. You'll take in some of the finest views our community has to offer with scenic views of the Columbia River.
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Registering is just the first step on the journey. Share your fundraising page with your friends, family, coworkers, and animal lovers - ask them to help you make a difference for pets. Along the way, you'll help pets in need and earn some fun prizes, too!
Join Us
Date and Location
May 3, 2025
Downtown Vancouver Waterfront | 695 Waterfront Way
Registration
Standard Registration - March 16 - May 3 | $50
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Prizes and Event Info
When you fundraise, you'll help us provide essential services to shelter pets! Getting cool prizes for your fundraising efforts is an added bonus.
- Registration Fee - Walk/Run tote bag
- $75 - Vaccines & preventative care for two shelter cats or kittens and Walk/Run t-shirt
- $150 - Spay/neuter for one adoptable dog or puppy and Walk/Run baseball cap
- $300 - Three private behavior and training sessions for an adoptable dog and Walk/Run sweatshirt
- $750 - Dental care for a senior shelter animal and a pair of hand warmers + power bank
- $1,250 - Vaccines, microchips, and spay/neuter for a litter of stray kittens and $100 gift card to the Cove or AC Hotel restaurant + "Animal Hero" title
- $2,500 - Medical care and behavior support for pets rescued from neglect and a ticket to the HSSW Gala or Winemaker's Dinner
- $5,000 - Specialty surgery and medical rehabilitation for an adoptable pet and Pet portrait session with Fuzzy Butt Pet Photos
Check out photos of the impact prizes in our prize sheet!
Fundraising is even better with friends by your side! Take your impact to the next level by starting your own Walk/Run team. Choose a team name, join our Team Captain fundraising sessions, and save more animals together!
Interested in creating a team? Check out our handy guide.
Highlight your business and celebrate your commitment to our community and animal welfare - join the Walk/Run for the Animals Vendor Village! With more than 1,000 attendees at the event, the Vendor Village is a bustling center of activity with giveaways, activities, music, and lots of dogs and animal lovers!
When you join us, you don't just help make Walk/Run a fun and festive time, your registration fee provides critical funding for our lifesaving work with the animals!
Fees are $150 for a 12'12 space ($100 for nonprofit vendors).
View our Vendor Information Packet.
Want to help spread the word about Walk/Run for the Animals and its lifesaving impact? Click the links below to download a poster or flyer - you can print and post them in your community (ask first, of course) to help promote the event.
Check in with local businesses like coffee shops, community centers, pet-friendly shops, and more. If your workplace allows, consider posting one there and encourage your coworkers to support the animals.
Tools for Fundraisers
Registering for Walk/Run is a great beginning, but the real magic happens when you start raising funds for the animals.
Put the fun in fundraising by checking out our fundraising guide.
Setting Up Your Fundraising Page – Step-by-step guide to getting started.
Personalizing Your Fundraising page – Tell your story to connect with donors.
Goal Setting & Why It Matters – When to adjust your goal for maximum impact.
How to Create Merch for Your Fundraising Team –Design and sell items to support your cause.
Strategies for Getting Bigger Donations – Don’t forget to fill the tip jar!
Creative Ways to Fundraise – Unique ideas beyond asking for donations
Join us online or in person for a training session where you'll discover the latest trends and best practices in fundraising!
- March 11th - Fundraising 101 for First Timers
- 5:30-6:30pm | Vancouver Campus, Education Room
- March 26th - Tips, Tricks & Creative Ideas
- 5:30-6:30pm | Vancouver Campus, Education Room
- April 8th - Tips, Tricks & Creative Ideas
- 5:30-6:30pm | Vancouver Campus, Education Room
A strong team captain makes all the difference in the world - especially when it comes to fundraising for the animals!
We know you've got this, but just in case you could use some additional inspiration, we've crafted these helpful resources.
Join a Team Captain Meet-up
Meet other fundraising leaders, swap ideas and get support to rally your team to success during one of our scheduled sessions. Sessions take place at our Vancouver Campus in the Education Room.
Thank You Sponsors
Walk/Run for the Animals is our celebration of people and pets, and it wouldn't be possible without our incredible sponsors! Sponsorships support more than the event, they make it possible for us to achieve our mission to rescue · return · restore · rehome · reconnect one animal at a time.
Presenting Sponsors
Thomas A. Plein Foundation
Animal Champion Sponsors
Top Dog Experience Sponsors
Hill's Science Diet
Leonardo's Pizzeria
Tail Wagger Sponsors
Allied Fastening
Cafe Yumm
Daimler Trucks
Perkins & Co.
Media Partners
Become a Sponsor
When you join us as a sponsor, you support our lifesaving work with the animals. Whether it’s a second chance at a happy home, urgent medical care, or programs and services that help keep families together, HSSW sponsors make a difference for animals in our community.
View our Sponsorship Packet
To learn more or become a sponsor, contact Emily Stennes at [email protected] or 360-984-6063.
Questions? Contact:
Emily Stennes, Director of Special Events and Sponsorship
[email protected] | 360.984.6063
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Event Time: 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
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Date: May 03, 2025
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Phone: 360.984.6063
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Location: Downtown Vancouver Waterfront | 695 Waterfront Wy. Vancouver, WA