Walk/Run for the Animals

May 2

Walk/Run for the Animals

Walk/Run for the Animals marked a great day for pets in our community! More than 1,100 walkers and runners gathered at the Downtown Vancouver Waterfront for the 34th annual event. The sun was out, spirits were high, and together we raised more than $270,000 to fuel our lifesaving work with pets in need.

Walk/Run for the Animals is a single-day event, but the need in our community exists year-round. Thanks to our dedicated Walk/Run fundraising teams and more than 2,000 generous donors and sponsors, the future is even brighter for pets in our community.

Want to relive all the Walk/Run fun? Check out photos from the event at the links below.

Walk/Run Photos Photo Booth

Save the Date:

Make sure to mark your calendars for May 2, 2026, and let's do it all again!

Earn impact prizes through June 1st

Prize Levels and Impact

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!

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.